Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
I am an freelance writer from Quebec currently living between there and Laos. I just graduated from Université Laval in Quebec City and I now aim to start out my writing career. I have been writing regularly for a few years both inside an academic context and outside. I have a degree in International Studies and Modern Languages with a focus on politics and in the English and Chinese languages.
My main writing interests are in international relations and current affairs, especially on subjects related to Asia and the Middle East. I also have a major interest in History. Serious subjects aside, I also love to write about my personal passion - travel. While being a French native speaker, I write in both English and my native tongue.
Being new to freelance writing, my work has not yet been published in many sources, but two of my academic research papers have appeared on the Canada Watch news website (site down) and on Sithandone.fr (in French).
For those French-reading people out there, I also write regularly on my blog - MaTo autour du monde.
Latest Articles
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Obama and Ahmadinejad's Re-Election Candidature
While there are forthcoming Iranian presidential elections in June, it is important that US President Obama engages Iran now instead of waiting for the results.
Feb 6, 2009
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges Toward Iran
Newly sworn in as US president, Obama faces the challenge of engaging Iran, whose influence is now continually increasing, after 30 years of broken relations.
Feb 4, 2009
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Obama's Middle East Foreign Policy Challenges
As Obama is sworn in as US President, he faces a troubled international environment, especially in the Middle East where US influence is increasingly challenged.
Jan 20, 2009
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Applying the Iraqi Surge Strategy to Afghanistan
Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks.
Jan 9, 2009
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Obama's Foreign Policy Objectives in Afghanistan
President-elect Barack Obama wants to make Afghanistan his top foreign policy priority. However, there are still lingering questions over his real objectives.
Dec 21, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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How to Bring Peace to Afghanistan
A new non-military solution needs to be found so that peace can be achieved in Afghanistan. A solution that involves the Taliban and all the countries in the region.
Nov 27, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Obama's Middle East Foreign Policy
What can be expected from future president Barack Obama's foreign policy toward the Middle East? What will be different from the Bush years and what should stay the same?
Nov 9, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Boat Racing Festival in Laos
Laos has many wonderful festivals throughout the year but one of the biggest is the Boat Racing festival. In the small town of Sainyabouli, it is particularly impressive.
Nov 7, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Gazprom and Russia-Venezuela Relations
Through Gazprom, Moscow is deepening its influence and political clout in Latin America at the expense of the United States.
Nov 5, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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Gazprom, Rabaska and Russian Interests in Canada
Gazprom is entering the North American natural gas market through the Rabaska terminal in Quebec, Canada. A move that worries the United States.
Nov 5, 2008
- Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
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