Category: Politics
Did You See the TikTok about Macron?
Do we need to be fluent in memes to keep up with political discourse? Cheese, bread and food in general – the French might be experts in cuisine but what
Read MoreSaudi Arabia and Iran Friends Again?
The changing geopolitical dynamic in the Middle East and China’s growing influence in the region March 10th, 2023 marked a momentous occasion wherein China brokered a deal between Iran and
Read MoreWho has the power to t/sell the truth?
How influential leaders bend the rules to their personal advantage… It isn’t everyday that the leader, or in this case former leader, of a nation starts a social media frenzy
Read MoreHiding in plain sight
Is the modern media landscape undermining our ability to detect and punish malicious leaders? “You can fool part of the people some of the time, you can fool some of
Read MoreMicrochip politics: A call for growing Chinese dependence on the free world
The Dutch government is giving in to US pressure and will introduce further export restrictions for high-end chip manufacturing machines destined to go to China. Hereby recognizing the security threat
Read MoreWomen’s education ban in the eye of the storm: Afghanistan and the Taliban rule
Afghanistan is, once again, making headlines in international news. Although disappointing, it should not surprise us. It would be hypocritical to assume that, after the Taliban regime rose to power,
Read MoreWhy the Dutch Government’s Decision to Apologize for Slavery is Highly Controversial
On Monday, December 19, 2022, it is very likely that the Dutch government will apologize for its involvement in slavery. One would think this is a milestone in a long
Read MoreMoldova on the verge of energy crisis: Between the West and the East
Moldova. One tiny Eastern-European country, situated right between the ongoing war in Ukraine and the European Union border, in the face of Romania. Why should we know more about it?
Read MoreScotland’s Long Road to Independence
Last week, an important UK Supreme Court ruling took place for the Scottish independence movement. The judges decided unanimously that the Scottish government needs consent from the UK government in
Read MoreBrussels, we have a problem
The Goddess Iris served as a messenger between the gods of ancient, Greek mythology. Today, “IRIS II” shall serve as the European Union’s guardian of communication in times of natural
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