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Author: Marissa Young

Marissa Young is the Program Editor for Women in Security with The NATO Association. She is entering her fourth year of her BA Honours in Political Studies and History at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Marissa has conducted research at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto in G7/20 Diplomacy and Global Health Security. At Queen’s, Marissa has been actively involved with the Queen’s International Affairs Association as their Chief Financial Officer, and has travelled across North America on their competitive Model United Nations team. Her research interests centre around Women in Security, where she hopes to specialize in gender integration efforts within the armed forces. You can contact Marissa at young.j.marissa@gmail.com.

The Case for Girls’ Education

Marissa Young, Women in Security August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 Marissa Young

Marissa Young makes the case for improving girls’ education in conflict zones.

Flawed Foundations: Revising Argentina’s Approach to Gender-based Violence

Marissa Young, Women in Security August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 Marissa Young

How can Argentina better combat gender based violence? Marissa Young discusses recent policy shifts within Argentina, and what must happen next.

The Politicization of Procurement

Marissa Young, Procurement July 11, 2016July 8, 2016 Marissa Young

How does politics slow the procurement process down? Marissa Young discusses the implications of Ottawa’s most recent shift away from the F-35.

Confronting Sexual Assault: Why College Campuses Need Reform Now

Marissa Young, Society, Culture, and Security June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 Marissa Young

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault. In wake of two high profile sexual assault cases involving college athletes, Marissa Young discusses the critical policy reforms that need to take place within the criminal justice system and beyond

A Forgotten Discourse: Including a Gendered Analysis in Conflict Studies (Part 1)

Marissa Young, Women in Security June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 Marissa Young

In the first of a three part series, Marissa Young reflects on the May 17-29 Olmsted-Fulbright field study to Israel by highlighting the importance of using a gendered lens in conflict studies and peace building.

Changing the Face of War in Russia: Women in the Russian Armed Forces

Marissa Young, Women in Security May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 Marissa Young

In the wake of a historic change in Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Marissa Young reflects on the history and current condition of women in the Russian armed forces.

Unveiling a new-Jihadism: How Women are Combatting ISIL

Marissa Young, Women in Security May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Marissa Young

Jihadism vs. Female Fighter? Marissa Young discusses the effect of independently organized militant women’s groups on ISIL.

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