According to the Oxford dictionary, soft power is a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence. In recent times, fashion shows have become an important avenue for exercising soft power, and the latest … Continue reading
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Somalia: A Failed State?
The civil war in Somalia is a conflict that continues to cause millions of deaths and represents trivialized violence rooted in Somali communities.
Somalia is one of the most ethnically homogenous African countries, with 85% of the population belonging to … Continue reading
Make Art, Not War: How Possession of Art Leads to Diplomatic Disputes
The Parthenon Marble is a 160-meter-long by one-meter-wide marble frieze depicting the procession during the great Panathenaeas. The Panathenaea (or Panathenaia) was a multi-day ancient Greek festival held annually in Athens to celebrate the goddess Athena. The frieze, carved … Continue reading