The changing of the calendar year is often a time of renewal and rejuvenation, when people take up on the offer of a clean slate and resolve to improve something in their life. Following a year that saw both great devastation as well as great development, it is important to look beyond ourselves and create global resolutions. By keeping informed and using our knowledge to take action, we may be able to create positive change in our world. Wishing you and yours a happy new year.
Thanks for reading,
Hannah Renglich
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
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Syrian President Under Fire (by Arash Rowshanzamir)
A UN commission investigating the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has asked to speak to senior Syrian officials as a result of recent declarations, which allege Syrian involvement in the assassination.
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Military Spending: So Good or No Good? (by Chris Im)
While Canadians tend to pride themselves on their country’s pacific tendencies, recent studies show that perhaps greater resources for the Canadian military would be beneficial to the country in terms of its status within the international community.
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Killer Coke (by Jessica Chee-Hing)
North America recognizes the corporate giant known as Coca-Cola as the name behind a product that graces the vending machines and soda fountains of every city. As Jessica reveals, this same company brings grave fear and torment to the lives of its workers in Columbia.
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Interview with Dr. Lau Kin Chi: 1000 Women for the Nobel
Peace Prize 2005 (by Monique Woolnough)
Through conversation with a professor from Lingnan University in Hong Kong, International Development student Monique Woolnough had the unique opportunity to discuss the importance of recognizing, valuing, and rewarding women who are successful in fostering peace in their communities.
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Open Source Software Versus Closed Source Software
(by Rawi Samman)
Open source software is becoming increasingly popular and in fact is a critical component of FMM’s first international outreach program, the Article 13 Initiative; however, most computer-users are unaware of the benefits that such technology provides.
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