Author: Kevin Hempstead

Kevin Hempstead is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he majored in History and Political Science, as well as a graduate of the London School of Economics, where he specialized in the Theory and History of International Relations. Currently, Kevin is working within trade and commercial affairs at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, and desires to eventually relocate to Ottawa or Washington to work within policy for either government or think tanks. Outside of work, Kevin is a coordinator for the Ontario Council for International Cooperation’s Development Drinks committee, organizing networking events for Toronto’s development and NGO community. For any inquiries or questions, Kevin is available for contact at kevinhempstead@gmail.com.
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Turning A Blind Eye to Human Rights? America’s Strategic Partnership With Bahrain

Kevin Hempstead analyzes the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Bahrain and why Human rights abuses in Bahrain are often swept under the rug.
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MRAP’s, Goodwill Initiatives, and Human Rights Abuses: Uzbekistan and the Central Asian Conundrum

Kevin Hempstead explores the troubling human rights records of Central Asian countries, specifically Uzbekistan and why more has not been done to try and stop human rights abuses in the region.