Editor's Note
Army for Hire
Cries of the Women in Afghanistan
The World Tomorrow
Queer Asian Youth
Postcards from the Big Blue
Welcome Welcome to Five Minutes to Midnight’s latest issue about human rights and international affairs. To view a description of each article, move your cursor over the title box. Simply click on any title to read the article in full.   Editor's Note       by Hannah Renglich With the passing of 2006 to 2007, it is important to consider the future, both in the short- and long-term. This editorial explores some of the challenges most pertinent to today's world.   Army for Hire       by Mike Rosenlund In a world of big business and major conflict, Private Military Companies are a logical next step. Mike Rosenlund analyzes the benefits and shortcomings of such organizations, using the example of Blackwater Security Consulting.   Cries of the Women in Afghanistan       by Brebeuf College High School A student from Brebeuf College Catholic High School in Canada examines the rights of women in a post-Taliban Afghanistan.   The World Tomorrow       by Hannah Renglich Is sustainable development a possibility? Does economic development necessarily mean environmental degredation? Can developing societies be condemned for ravaging the natural world out of pure survival needs? Hannah Renglich analyzes Philip Woodhouse's perspective on the sustainability of the environment.   Queer Asian Youth       by Anita Li Where plurality and diversity is a fundamental characteristic of Canadian culture, children of immigrant families may still feel isolated or unaccepted by the standards of both their home and external environments. Anita Li takes this disconnection to a new level, exploring the voice of homosexuality among Asian youth.   Postcards from the Big Blue       by Maria Luisa Roldán Due to climate change, over-fishing, and human intervention, the world?s coral reefs are suffering in many different ways. Yet, as Maria Luisa Rold?n's photo essay proves, their excelling beauty should encourage the world to step up to the challenge of their preservation.