Hurricanes Are Having Their Period
Katrina, Wilma, Irma and Sandy, the list goes on and on… No, these are not the latest victims of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein. On the contrary, these women themselves
Read MoreAbe’s Gamble – A Report of Japan’s Snap Elections
Back in the beginning of 2017, the popularity of prime minister Shinzo Abe and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was at an all-time low. Many Japanese had grown tired of
Read MoreA Big Mess in the Oceans – And No One to Clean Up?
It is a normal part of our daily life, it comes in all different shapes and sizes and is used in a variety of ways – plastic. Ever since its
Read MoreNatural Heritage as a Diplomatic Tool?
With its rise as the second most promising economic power over the last decade, China, by far regarded as the leading actor in using economic models in diplomacy. Whereas in
Read MoreHow Democratic Debate Suffers Under Self-Censorship
There it is again. You read something you are profoundly disagreeing with on Facebook. Maybe it is an incorrect statement from a politician. Maybe it is a ridiculously wrong post
Read MoreBhang: Flying High Above the Law?
“The cannabis drugs commonly used in India are derived from the flowers, leaves (and the resinous matter derived therefrom), fruit, young twigs and bark of the stem of the plant
Read MoreAn Essay on Urban Design – The Problem of the Automobile
This won’t be an article to convince you why we should battle climate change. Its effects are undeniable: there have been thousands of articles, essays and researches, both scientific and
Read MoreThe 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
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