Since the first organised expedition into the Arctic in the late 16th century, the region, alongside the Antarctic, has been the frontier that countries haven chosen not to wage war over. In a world where it seems countries have forgotten the environmental value of their … Continue readingTHE GREAT ARCTIC WARMING – THE MELTING OF ICE AND POLITICS IN THE HIGH NORTH
When discussing the recent wave of globalisation, academics and students alike tend to focus on social, political and economic developments. Institutions ranging from the United Nations to the European Union have been viewed as mechanisms for entwining global and regional goals while multinational corporations have … Continue readingBUILDING BRIDGES ONLINE: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S UPDATE
Social theorist and historical figure Karl Marx surprised university students with a surprise appearance. Walking through the corridors, the shock and awe of passersby proved that Marx is still one to stand out from the crowd. When asked by a student why the spontaneous appearance, … Continue readingMARX IN THE 21ST CENTURY: HISTORICAL FIGURE MAKES AN UNEXPECTED COMEBACK
Viewers around the world held their collective breath on July 7 as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disembarked his plane in the Eritrean capital of Asmara. This was, after all, the first time an Ethiopian leader had set foot in Eritrea since Africa’s second most … Continue readingETHIO – ERITREAN PEACE: OLD FOES EMBRACE AS NEW FACES SEEK TO RESHAPE THE HORN OF AFRICA
As global tributes continue to commemorate the death of Kofi Annan, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, we reflect on the legacy that he left behind. During his ten years as Secretary-General (1997-2006), various conflicts and challenges to the world persisted. But so too did … Continue readingVALE KOFI ATTA ANNAN: A TRIBUTE TO THE 7TH SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS
By Hamah Hosen – Taking inspiration from Trump’s modern populist handbook, Matteo Salvini has embraced an ‘Italians first’ approach towards EU migration since his election as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Interior Minister of Italy. Salvini, acting as Italy’s de-facto leader, has also strategically … Continue readingRIDING THE POPULIST TRAIN: SALVINI & EU MIGRATION
It’s no secret that Trump is an inexperienced statesman. The former real-estate mogul and reality T.V. star entered the White House having never held political office, the first to do so in more than sixty years. In such a case, policy fumbles are not surprising. … Continue readingA POSITION OF STRENGTH? TRUMP’S RELATION WITH NATO & RUSSIA
Once the richest country in Latin America, the economic, political and humanitarian crises that have engulfed Venezuela are threating to destroy what is left of an already unstable country. Once a prosperous country, Venezuela now has the highest level of inflation and almost all its … Continue readingVENEZUELA IN REVIEW: THE THEN, THE NOW, AND THE SOBERING REALITY OF THE FUTURE
Researching people’s conditions, improving people’s lives and winning people’s hearts.’ Or Fanghuiju for short. But the jovial slogan loses its ring once it’s unveiled what it truly masks. A regime that is racist, callous and totalitarian. A full-fledged police state. A state that is committing the most … Continue readingXI JINPING IS WATCHING YOU: FANGHUIJU AND CHINA’S SURVEILLANCE OF UIGHURS
In the first presidential election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed victory, winning 50.8% of the vote. With all 10 provinces declared, challenger and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa attained only 44.3% of the vote. By winning a slight majority of … Continue readingTHE CROCODILE BITES: MNANGAGWA CLAIMS VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE