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Liz Mendes

Liz grew up in Brazil and is now pursuing her academic degree in Political Science at UBC. She is passionate about Philosophy, Russian Literature, Social Justice and Political and Diplomatic History. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, camping and relaxing at home with a good movie. She loves to study and research topics regarding Human Rights, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and Gender Inequality.

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COP 30 and Deforestation: The Cost of Hosting the Climate Summit in the Brazilian Amazon

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes May 22, 2025May 14, 2025

COP 30 and Deforestation: The Cost of Hosting the Climate Summit in the Brazilian Amazon.

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Drill Baby Drill: Can Trump’s Fossil Fuel Pursuit Reshape Environmental Politics?

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes April 12, 2025March 27, 2025
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Progress and Challenges in Regulating Illegal Salmon Fishing Practices in Russia’s Waters

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes January 8, 2025January 9, 2025
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Winds of Change: Lessons from France’s Unexpected Election Results

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes August 15, 2024December 28, 2024
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A Ban on TikTok: The Battle for Digital Dominance

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes June 21, 2024December 28, 2024
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink: An Innovative or Problematic Technology?

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes April 5, 2024April 7, 2024
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Trump’s Potential Disqualification for U.S. Presidency: A Stumbling Block Behind the 2024 Elections

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes February 1, 2024February 17, 2024
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How Could Pope Francis’s “Progressive” Stances Impact the Catholic Church?

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes October 28, 2023December 28, 2024
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How Will the BRICS Expansion Shape the Future of Emerging Political Economies?

Avatar photo by Liz Mendes September 24, 2023October 10, 2023
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Israeli Judicial Overhaul: Response to a Judiciary Crisis or a Threat to Democracy?

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