Author: Rebecca McFadgen

Rebecca McFadgen is a recent Political Science MA graduate from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During her studies, Rebecca developed a keen interest in Aboriginal rights, environmental issues and maritime security. Rebecca's Master's thesis examines the impacts of the Canadian federal and provincial governments' duty to consult on the empowerment of First Nations communities in sustainable resource development decisions. She also holds a BA with Honours in French and Political Science from Dalhousie and completed her undergraduate thesis in French on the unique political situation of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.
Rebecca McFadgen Security, Trade and the Economy

The Distancing of Waste From Rich to Poor Countries: Dangerous Implications for Development in the Global South

Overconsumption and the emergence of a “throwaway” society have contributed to the dangerous practice of exporting waste from rich countries to poor ones.

Rebecca McFadgen Society, Culture, and Security The Middle East and North Africa

Scarlett Johansson and Sodastream: The Role of Celebrities on the International Stage

Rebecca McFadgen discusses Scarlett Johansson’s recent defense of Sodastream – a company that manufactures its products on territory designated as part of a future Palestinian state – and whether celebrities have any real impact on international relations.