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2014 JOY LIZETTE AGUILAR U2 Major in Political Science & Minor in Communications ** Joy currently serves as a Board of Director on the International Relations Students’ Association of McGill Inc., a non-profit organization with consultative status to the United Nations. Her main academic interest is the region of Southeast Asia. Her other interests include youth diplomacy and public relations. In her spare time, Joy enjoys eating pistachio-flavoured macarons and searching for green tea-flavoured food items across Montréal. IRINA CRISTESCU U3 Joint Honors in Political Science and History & Minor in French Language and Literature *** Irina was born and raised in Romania and emigrated to Canada at the age of ten. Her background has shaped the direction of her undergraduate work, which has focused on Eastern European politics and history - a subject she hopes to explore further in future graduate work. 2014 EDITORIAL BOARD CHARLOTTE CHEONG U3 Major in Political Science and Economics *** Charlotte’s broad research interests include transitional governance, Southeast Asia, clinical and infectious disease epidemiology, and transport policy, with comparative dimensions. Currently residing in Montréal, she is involved in work in the areas of anti-discrimination, labour and disability rights and that promotes access to justice for human rights claimants. When she’s not writing about herself in the third person, Charlotte enjoys photography, learning new languages, hockey and performing the piano, while coping with chronic wanderlust. WILLIAM DOAN U2 Honours Political Science and International Development Studies student & Minor in East Asian Studies ** William was born in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. He has chosen politician as his future job because he wants to make a difference for his country of origin. His greatest goal in life is to become a political representative. In spare time, his favorite habit is playing the violin, which helps him relax and forget all tiredness. BRETT EDWARD HARTLEY U1 Major in Political Science & Minor in Economics * Brett’s research interests include EU Monetary Policy and UN Security Council Reform. During his time at McGill Brett has developed a passion for Model United Nations, participating in both of McGill’s annual conferences (McMUN, SSUNS 2014). In addition, Brett will serve as Co-President of the McGill Pre-Law Students’ Society for the 20142015 academic year. This is Brett’s first year as a member of the MJPS Editorial Board. LAUREN DUVALL U3 Major in International Development Studies (States & Governance) & Double Minor in Political Science and French Language & Translation *** Lauren enjoys researching and writing about the Middle East and North African politics. Hailing from sunny Florida, USA, Lauren plans on remaining in the Great White North and becoming a Canadian citizen. MATTHEW LANGDON U3 Major in Political Science & Minor in Political Economy *** Apart from a meticulous adherence to grammatical rules and proper syntax, Matthew’s academic interests include international affairs, trade, and urbanism. Outside of MJPS and his McGill course load, he is passionately involved in model UN and other international relations simulations, as well as he is an avid sailor, traveler, and follower of international football and tennis. JIMMY LOU U3 Honours in Political Science & Major in Economics *** Jimmy was born in Taiwan and raised in Vancouver. His research interests include international political economy and public policy. Passionate about editorial experiences, Jimmy also serves as an Editor for the McGill International Review and was previously the Editor-in-Chief for the 2013 edition of MJPS. Following graduation, he looks forward to further refining his academic skills and eventually pursuing a career in law. MOHY-DEAN TABBARA U3 Honours in Political Science & Minor in Economics *** Mohy hails from the city of Montreal, though he has lived in Cairo, Egypt for over 10 years. His interests include Middle Eastern politics, democratization & party system institutionalization, Far Right political movements and quantitative methods.