Author: Angel Difan Chu

Angel Difan Chu is a fourth-year undergraduate student at University of Toronto double-majoring in International Relations & History and minoring in Italian. She is the co-managing editor of R2PLive at the Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (CCR2P), and an executive member of the University of Toronto Model United Nations and History Students Association. In addition to writing for the NATO Association of Canada, Angel is also a research analyst at the G20 Research Group based at the Munk School of Global Affairs. Angel’s academic interests include ethnic conflict resolution, R2P, and international law. Born and raised in Beijing, Angel is bilingual in English and Mandarin. This summer, she interned at the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario. After graduation, Angel plans to attend law school and enter a career that will enable her to utilize her knowledge in both international affairs and law.
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The Conscription Issue in Canada’s Two World Wars

In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses Canada’s policy of conscription during both World Wars on the anniversary of the Dec 17, 1917 conscription election.

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The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit

The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…
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One Year After the Lampedusa Tragedy – A Reflection on the International Legal Regime on Refugees

In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses the Lampedusa Tragedy and reflects on the International Legal Regime on Refugees.

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests – The Other Side of the Story

In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu offers an analysis of the democracy movement in Hong Kong, and explores important legal and historical considerations often overlooked in the media.