Political Theory
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Climate Justice: The Equitable Way to Save the Planet
The world is, quite literally, burning. Every year, billions of tonnes of…
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Remembering Black Power Movements: 50 Years After the Sir George Williams Affair
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the largest student protest in…
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The Chicken and the Egg: Examining the Paradox of Politics
At times, aspects of the law can appear contradicting. While laws require…
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McNamara vs. Bundy: Ruthlessness in Public Office
Suppose for a moment that you are a very staunch Liberal, living…
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Cabinet Shuffles and Competing Ideologies: Equality of Opportunity and Equality of Respect
On January 10th, the Minister of Treasury and Liberal Member of Parliament,…
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State Sovereignty in the 21st Century: It’s Not All About Borders Anymore
Throughout the course of international relations studies, it has been widely acknowledged…
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Unwavering Authoritarianism in the Middle East
The Middle East has experienced years of authoritarian rule. Despite modernization theory’s…
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Year in Review: The Greatest Political Hits of 2018
With 2019 on the horizon, MJPS reflects on a tumultuous year of…
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Security or Freedom: A Defense of ‘Draft Dodging’
The state, as outlined by Weber’s popular definition, is the structure that…
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Locke, Mill, and the Role of the Notwithstanding Clause in Canadian Democracy
On September 10th, 2018, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced that he intended…
