Year: 2017
The Fall of Venezuela
Although Venezuela has been characterized by political turmoil in much of recent history, many claim it is currently experiencing its lowest point in the century. The land gifted with the
Read MoreTrump’s Realistic Options Towards North Korea Are Limited
It has been over two weeks since Easter has finished. Normally, Easter greetings are coming from the conventional authorities, like the Pope (in 65 languages) or country leaders of the
Read MoreThe Politics of Soccer
Sports and politics are intricately intertwined. Politics often manifests itself through sports, both national and local identities become associated with sports teams. This is for example seen in one of
Read MoreReimagining “Reaching Across the Aisle”
In American political rhetoric, the oft-repeated phrase “reaching across the aisle” refers to the bipartisan cooperation, a nod to the physical separation in Congress between the members of the two
Read MoreAn Equation with Two Unknowns – How the unconventional 2017 presidentials brought about insecurity and hope
For several decades, the French presidentials have been one vested in traditions – From the different party preliminaries to the massive meetings in the weeks before the first round of
Read MoreM-Pesa: the mobile revolution in Kenya
In our world, technology has always been a driver for innovation. However, nowadays we tend to perceive it more and more often as a burden – being available all the
Read MoreHumanitarian Intervention or Protection of the Interests of Global Powers?
Humanitarian intervention has been a controversy in the field of international relations since the end of Cold War. The controversy mainly emerges because the principle of humanitarian intervention clashes with
Read More…Living Through the Shock of Contrast and Difference: An Interview
Mustapha Abdu-Aguye comes from Zaria, Nigeria. He moved to Groningen, the Netherlands, 5 years ago to do a Master’s degree in Nanoscience. Currently, he’s half way though his PhD in
Read MoreThe Wounded Invisible Hand Regulating the World
China, the once communist nation, is turning into a capitalist country. According to the Financial Times, the Chinese government is even willing to privatize its education and health system. In
Read MoreThe White Gold: Lithium Exploitation and its Impact on the Native Populations
“The Saudi Arabia of Lithium,” is what Forbes called the “lithium triangle” made by salt flats of Uyuni in Bolivia, Atacama in Chile and Hombre Muerto in Argentina. The regions together
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