Category: Politics
Sports and Politics: Why we Should not Treat Sports as Independent From Politics
“The US should stop politicizing sports, and stop disrupting and undermining the Beijing Winter Olympics.” According to the statement of a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, the United States’ decision to
Read MoreJohnson’s Christmas Madness – Not the only UK news you should care about
We are all aware of illegal parties during the pandemic. Not everyone abides by the rules in place, especially young people tend to ignore restrictions to have a little more
Read MoreCommercial Superpowers as Members of the United Nations
Given their economic and political power, should global corporations such as Facebook and Amazon be joined as members of the United Nations?
Read MoreTrouble at the Border: How Lukashenko uses Migrants as a Weapon
Internal division and rise of populism marked the migrant crisis in Europe six years ago and the aftereffects are still felt today. In the Mediterranean region, boats full of desperate
Read More“No internationals”: How the Dutch housing crisis arose
It has not been as difficult as it is today to find a place to live in the Netherlands since World War II. The prices of houses for sale have
Read MoreFrom one coup to the next – the arrest of the Malian president
A country with a very tumultuous past is Mali. This West African country has a history of colonisation, wars and terrorism. This week, after a relatively calm period, the commotion
Read MoreDancing to Lukashenko’s Fiddle – The arrest of Roman Protasevic
Last Sunday, a Ryanair passenger jet was forced to the ground in Belarus as a result of a suspected explosive, some argue following the command of President Lukashenko himself. The
Read MoreProtests in Colombia – The kindling and the spark
Starting April 28th, nationwide protests against the government took place in Colombia, lasting several days. Adding to rising economic and social pressures, a new tax reform was the final straw
Read MoreFrom genocide to military dictatorship: what is happening in Myanmar?
Myanmar, or Burma as many people might remember it, is a country that has been growing through many changes since the 20th century. Not only the name has changed, but
Read MoreBananas and their Political Influence: The Dark History of Chiquita
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide: they are tasty and have many health benefits. While you can find bananas from different brands in most supermarkets, the one
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