Maia S. Zasler

A passionate and goal-oriented student at Sciences Po Menton and Columbia University, pursuing a dual BA in Economy & Society and Sustainable Development.
A Tale of Oil Rigs and Windmills: Environmental History and Hope in Azerbaijan
Energy

A Tale of Oil Rigs and Windmills: Environmental History and Hope in Azerbaijan

By: Maia Zasler From: Sciences Po Menton Heydar Aliyev, former President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, famously phrased the country’s vision for its natural resources: “Oil is the greatest wealth of Azerbaijan
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"Democracy Dies in Darkness": Bringing the Light to American Business
democracy

"Democracy Dies in Darkness": Bringing the Light to American Business

By: Maia Zasler From: Sciences Po Menton The Washington Post, an American daily newspaper, adopted the tagline “Democracy Dies in Darkness” in 2017. The slogan references the organization’s steadfast commitment to illuminating
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The Future of Food: Why We Need to Think Beyond the Factory Farm
Food Systems

The Future of Food: Why We Need to Think Beyond the Factory Farm

The highly industrialized manner of meat processing prioritizes mass production over all else. With origins in the rise of industrial agriculture in the United States (1850-1950s), the factory farming industry has since proved practically impervious to lawsuits and social movements
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On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel
Development

On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel

Disclaimer: The data presented in this article was largely compiled before the Hamas attacks of October 7 and the ensuing violence in the region. The current conflict, tragic loss of life, and heightened
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