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The Iron Lady: Lloyd’s Thatcher Shows the Strength Necessary to Lead

The Iron Lady: Lloyd’s Thatcher Shows the Strength Necessary to Lead

Ross Donohue, International Affairs & Political Science '12 March 1, 2012 0

The Iron Lady is a film that has been engineered to win Academy awards, but behind the artsy appeal, the glitz and the glamour lies a solid critique on the modus operandi of western

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Movie Review: Microphone

Movie Review: Microphone

Ross Donohue, International Affairs & Political Science '13 November 28, 2011 0

Last September, director Ahmad Abdalla released his second feature film, Microphone, which received a warm reception from the international film community. The film was praised as a magnificent artistic achievement in a variety of

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The Call of Duty: A Case of Compulsory Military Service

The Call of Duty: A Case of Compulsory Military Service

Ross Donohue, International Affairs & Political Science '13 October 28, 2011 3

Compulsory military service was last utilized by the United States during the Vietnam War, during an era symbolized by passionate protests and stubborn resistance. At no time since has the country been embroiled in

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From the Barrel of a Gun

From the Barrel of a Gun

Ross Donohue, International Affairs & Political Science '13 March 9, 2011 0

With the tragic shooting in Arizona splashed across the American media, there has been a flood of commentary attempting to make sense of the senseless act of violence. Amongst them are commentators who have

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