Sound as a weapon. It might seem improbable at first, yet in Lebanon, countless residents have lived with the unsettling roar of overhead fighter jets, the persistent hums of drones, and the jarring crash of sonic booms for decades. Families … Continue reading
Category: Politics
The Failure of the South Korean Martial Law
From the first days of its establishment, South Korea’s government has been haunted by political scandals that have shaken the nation to its core. Presidents once hailed as heroes of independence became symbols of corruption and authoritarian rule. What begins … Continue reading
The Rise of Conservatism and the Decline of Liberalism: A Global Shift?
An ideological shift is reshaping Western democracies. This transformation is not limited to electoral politics but extends to broader changes in governance, social values, and international relations. While much of the focus has been on Western nations, this shift has … Continue reading
When Memes Hurt: Symbolic Violence and Internet Humor in Times of Crisis
While internet memes are often dismissed as harmless entertainment, their humorous nature frequently masks a more troubling reality: they are constructed from symbolic forms — language, images, gestures, and sounds — that are deeply embedded in cultural systems of domination. … Continue reading
Shock Therapy: The Human Cost of Radical Capitalism in Argentina
In December 2023, Javier Milei, a former economist and self-proclaimed ‘anarcho-capitalist,’ took office as president of Argentina, vowing to dismantle government control, slash public spending, and let free-market forces dictate the economy’s course. Rising to power on a wave of … Continue reading
The Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela’s Naval Incursion and Its Implications
On March 1st, a Venezuelan naval ship entered the waters off Guyana’s Essequibo coast. This came as part of an over century-long struggle over the Essequibo territory which forms almost two-thirds of Guyana. While Venezuela disputes accusations of the incursion, … Continue reading
The Ottawa Treaty: Why the Global South Signed While Superpowers Stayed Out
In 2023, nearly 2,000 people were killed and over 3,600 injured by anti-personnel landmines (APLs) across 53 countries—with civilians making up 84% of the victims, including hundreds of children. These staggering statistics serve as a stark reminder that, despite the … Continue reading
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Reaffirms Commitments, Highlights Youth Delegates
From March 10th until March 21st, 2025, the 69th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) gathers thousands of participants from 45 nations at the UN headquarters in New York. The commission began … Continue reading
La division du Myanmar ; la conséquence dissimulée de l’instabilité politique
Dans les dernières semaines, des opérations militaires conjointes entre la Chine, le Myanmar et la Thaïlande ont été effectuées autour des frontières du Myanmar et de la Thaïlande, afin de démanteler des infrastructures et organisations d’escroquerie de masse. Le contrôle … Continue reading
Nationalism Without Borders: The Transatlantic Rise of the Right
Nationalism is resurging, transforming the political landscape across the Western world. Over the past decade, right-wing movements have gained ground, challenging liberal democratic norms and reshaping agendas, from trade policy to cultural discourse. In the U.S., Donald Trump has led … Continue reading