Category: Politics
Trump and his $5.7 billion; the story of the U.S. government shutdown.
Following a stall in talks over the 2019 budget in the United States, the American government has shutdown as of the 22nd December. Difficulties have ensued from U.S. President Donald
Read MoreNetanyahu’s Year: Navigating a Political Minefield
During the hectic period between Christmas and New Year’s, not able to tell which day of the week it is, we somehow do find ourselves able to look back on
Read MoreA Responsible Student’s Burden: Voluntourism – A threatening new Business Model
Come vacation time, our social media accounts are regularly flooded with all the amazing things our friends get up to. White beaches, snowy mountain tops and green valleys dominate our
Read MoreA Soft Proposal that was Hard to Chew: the Brexit Chequer’s Proposal
At the Chequers meeting, Theresa May realistically faced two options: either continue down the path toward’s a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, or formulate a ‘soft’ Brexit option and hope for the best.
Read MoreConstructing National Unity: rooting side by side?
At Evergrande Football School’s campus, only the big football on the main square would prevent a stroller from thinking he or she would be in a university campus of Oxford
Read MoreDhivehin Dilemma: The Story of Revived Maldivian Democracy and Indian Ocean Power Politics
The word ‘Maldives’ evokes pictures of paradise in the collective imaginary. Yet, there beyond the turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and palm tree hammocks, hidden from the tourists’ eyes, unfolds a
Read MoreThe Politics Behind Hummus
The Arab-Israeli conflict has been ongoing since after the end of the second World War as a result of conflicting claims of the land, Zionism, and, as a response, Arab
Read MoreOne Ball to Unite Them All – Politics of the FIFA World Cup
“Football brings us together in one single team and we are united by our affection for this spectacular, vibrant, uncompromising game. Players of these teams have a great degree of
Read MoreHow Truckers’ Protest Brings Change to Brazilian Politics
In Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, life is standing still. Since over a week, the main highway is blocked by countless trucks. Hundreds of uniform-looking school busses drive past, horns
Read More1984 Is Now – How China Keeps Track of Its 1.4 Billion Citizens
If you had to award your public behavior a (Dutch) grade: which one would it be? Do you always pay your rent and tuition fees on time, are you involved
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