The Endless War: Canada’s Role in Afghanistan
The United States’ initial decision to invade Afghanistan came after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, where members of terrorist group Al Qaeda hijacked four American planes and used them to More
Opinion: The Federalist Papers, Trump, and the Undermining of Constitutional Authority
In examining the current political turmoils of any given state, it is worthwhile to consider its institutional principles drafted by its founding figures. The intentions of these individuals usually relate More
Analysis: Backlash to New Citizenship Amendment Bill in India
On the 9th of December 2019, India took a major step toward the official marginalization of Muslims as one house of Parliament passed a bill that would establish a religious More
Ontario Liberal Party: Rebuilt?
After a historic defeat in Ontario’s 2018 general election – which saw the end of fifteen years of governance – the Ontario Liberal Party is hoping to make a comeback. More
Opinion: New Year, New President? Allan Lichtman and Predicting the 2020 Presidential Election
As we enter a new century, we also enter a new year of political leadership, with the upcoming US presidential election to be held on November 3rd, 2020. Whether or More
T-10 Months: MJPS U.S. Election Outlook
In exactly 10 months, Americans will head to the polls for the 2020 election. Donald Trump will be fighting for reelection against the Democratic presidential nominee, while all 435 seats More
2019 Year in Review
As the 2010s come to a close, MJPS has rounded up some of the most important political developments of 2019. This year, writers from McGill and beyond published four hundred More
A New Stage in the War on Drugs?
The well-known US government campaign against the drug cartels of Central and South America threatens to take another turn, causing issue amongst Mexican politicians and officials. Trump’s mooted plans to More
Elections in the Digital Era: The Rise of Political Marketing
Twitter Canada announced on October 7 that the 2019 Canadian federal election was the most-tweeted Canadian election in history. Some candidates and leaders have embraced social media strategies throughout the More
Friend or Foe: Donald Trump and the U.S. Military
When Trump attended the 120th Army-Navy football game earlier this month, he was greeted with rousing applause and fans chanting “Commander in Chief” and “Four more years.” He used his More