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"Kim Jong-nam was just a typical man who had trained to become leader of North Korea and loved all things Disney. Unfortunately it was this exact same love that led to his sad demise in February 2017." Our latest article by Mohit Verma. https://medium.com/laurier-global-insights/keeping-up-with-the-kims-the-worlds-newest-political-family-drama-3f7812269b7a #.2qkr0tiqp

Keeping Up With The Kims: The World’s Newest Political Family Drama – Laurier Global Insights Sibling rivalries suck. Being the oldest brother of two other siblings, I find that the benefits and drawbacks go back and forth.

South Korean Politics: A Korean Drama Come to Life – Laurier Global Insights While North America and albeit, most of the world was captivated by the rise of the tyranny that is Donald Trump, not much is being…

"Owned by the world’s wealthiest autocracy, Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Company) has traditionally kept its books out of public scrutiny. However, since the announcement of a potential IPO last year, its valuation and political implications have become an important issue of study and discussion."
- Ivy Xu

IPO of the Century – Laurier Global Insights Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commonly known as Aramco, is Saudi’s national petroleum and gas company.

"Canada’s politicians have increased efforts of open dialogue on tackling poverty and low/high class pay gap on our home soil."
- Brookelyn Ondusko

Fighting Poverty With Politics – Laurier Global Insights Brookelyn Ondusko

"Identity liberalism, also identity politics, refers to the style of politics that emphasizes shared experiences within groups characterized by gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, etc."
- Ivy Xu

Is this the end of identity liberalism? – Laurier Global Insights If you fall on the left half of the ideological spectrum, you probably have read numerous articles and posts calling for less identity…

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Check out the implications in Mr. Trump’s first presidential ‘address’ since his win, and what this might mean for Canadian markets written by Brookelyn Ondusko

Yes, Trump’s withdrawal from TPP will hit Canada – Laurier Global Insights Brookelyn Ondusko

LGI weighs in on Veritas Cafe closure:

Thoughts on Veritas Closure – Laurier Global Insights Laurier’s Veritas Café was closed last December due to the termination of the contract between the Café manager and the Graduate Students…

As Women's March begins in Washington and around the US, LGI would would like to express solidarity and share an empowering quote from Hillary Clinton.

"The economic policies of US newly elected President Donald Trump, introducing an aggressive fiscal stimulus program which focuses on infrastructure and defense. The unpredictable economic plan suddenly gets a thumbs up from the Wall Street"
- Rosaline Novelia

Trumponomics – Laurier Global Insights The economic policies of US newly elected President Donald Trump, introducing an aggressive fiscal stimulus program which focuses on…

"In the summer of 2016, 13 of Canada’s Premiers met to discuss a new trade deal on internal trade. Canada’s Free Trade Agreement (dubbed CFTA) was meant to be an update of a 23-year old provincial trade agreement between the provinces and territories. The old agreement is considered outdated, missing coverage of some economic sectors within Canada."
- Brookelyn Ondusko

Continuing CFTA: Developing Canada’s Internal Trade System – Laurier Global Insights Brookelyn Ondusko

"The latest press conference by the Federal Reserve stated that the economic data is showing a positive economic outlook, which is getting closer towards the employment and inflation target. Market expects the Fed will increase the interest rate target in December."
- Rosaline Novelia

Let’s Wait Awhile: US Economy – Laurier Global Insights The latest press conference by the Federal Reserve stated that the economic data is showing a positive economic outlook, which is getting…