Maria Teresa Vanikiotis
Maria is a graduate of the London School of Economics where she earned a master's degree in Global Politics. She is currently a freelance writer and editor based in Bangkok, Thailand, where Maria also works full-time for the International Organization for Migration.
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Mona Eltahawy's recent article in Foreign Policy has caused a stir, but she's right about women in the Arab world.
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A contrast of California’s attitude toward illegal immigrants with that of Arizona's
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Le Pen’s tough stance on immigration clearly strikes a chord with people angry at the level of high unemployment. However, further analysis of the effects of immigration is strongly needed.
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Despite fears of catastrophe, we cannot turn our backs on nuclear energy, which offers a compelling solution and a credible way to manage the coming energy crisis.
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Newt Gingrich has lashed out at the media for asking him about his personal life, but NBC should press him on his open marriage at tonight's GOP debate.
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With America constantly striving to stay at the apex of the world's globalization, it must begin to take multilingualism and foreign language education programs more seriously.
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The California Dream Act is a investment in the state's education and economic future, as well as a step forward in acknowledging the legitimacy of an entire generation of immigrant Americans.
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Read about the new PolicyMic features.
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Young Greeks facing harsh economic realities are adapting by pursuing small business and returning to traditional ways of life.
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Join the Debate: Are the riots in Britain motivated by theft and crime, or are they the result of high youth unemployment and sweeping austerity measures?
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Joelle Yazbeck, manager of the MIT Enterprise Forum, sheds light on the promise of Arab entrepreneurship and the importance of encouraging young Arabs to embrace a daring and creative mindset.
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Arab governments lament the loss of foreign investors, but they should see the silver lining: The opportunity for local and regional entrepreneurship to flourish.
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The 1952 Egyptian revolution eerily mirrors that of January 25. It's time for Egypt's youth to wake up and stop repeating the mistakes of the past.
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Like in the Arab world, the European masses take to the streets in protest against government corruption, which has ravaged their countries’ economies.
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As the presidential election heats up, the GOP seems to only have one strategy: bash Obama. But this plan is already backfiring on Republicans.
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Globalization has brought fast food and sedentary lifestyles to many countries. We should tackle this problem in the same way we tackle tobacco consumption.
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The vision of a united Europe is slipping out of reach. The European Union's inability to organize its immigration and asylum policies is destroying the dream of a united continent.
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The so-called "papers, please" law is an apt title because the law will require any person who is “lawfully” stopped, detained, or arrested to prove his status,
Maria Teresa Vanikiotis Hi Monique - Your comment really struck me as it reminded me very much of a book a read a few years ago called "Tortilla Curtain" by T.C. Boyle. It paints a picture you describe and writes from the perspective of white Americans who live in...