Current Affairs
A Growing Resentment Of My Own People Manifests Inside Of Me
In the intricate dance of Western politics, Naina Sidhu reflects on the rise of Indian representation and its promises, despite leaders’ disheartening and paradoxical positionalities. This article looks to dissect a disconnect that has at times synonymizes some of the Indian political diaspora with bigotry and threatens the pursuit of racial equality.
The election of a generation: Erdoğan v. Kılıçdaroğlu
Doa Acikgun dives into the 2023 Turkish general election and argues that a victory for Kılıçdaroğlu represents a one-in-a-generation moment for Turkey and its future.
Saint, sinner, slander, silence
Norpell Wilberforce challenges the biased misunderstanding in international media concerning the recent Dalai Lama affair and provides an alternative, Tibetan interpretation of the events.
Two visions of Italian womanhood
Staff Writer Dylan Stewart explores the new landscape of Italian politics in this interrogative article that explores the intersection of womanhood, politics, and the future of Italy.
The cost of intervention
In a heartfelt, personal piece, Staff Writer Lucy McCulloch explores the notion of humanity with relation to reintervening in Afghanistan.
Riots and rainforests
Staff Writer Jamilya Betram dives into the world of Brazilian politics and explores what the recent election of President Lula means for the biggest country in South America.
A privilege, not a right
Dylan Stewart investigates the role of social media in Latin American politics, exploring how the people of the region can make their world a more inclusive and resilient space.
Cocaine, conflict, and corruption
Staff Writer Lucy McCulloch dives into the world of Colombian politics, exploring whether the nation will reach a state of peace.
The erasure of the woman
Staff Writer Jamilya Betram offers a piercing account of the catastrophic life for women under Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
Ciotti’s boulder
‘Instead, Ciotti might realise too late that he was never Hercules, but Sisyphus.’ Staff Writer Jensen Hawkes explores whether or not Éric Ciotti can become a leader in French politics.
Can social media save Iran?
Staff Writer Lucy McCulloch incisively explores the role that social media plays in the protests that have gripped Iran in recent months.