On September 9, 1999, in southern Moscow, 94 people died when explosives laid at the foundation of their apartment building detonated, causing it to collapse. Four days later, another blast killed 118 in another apartment; three days after that, a … Continue reading
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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
Corruption and the Facade of a Strong Russia
For most people living in the Western world, Russia has historically been seen as a competitor, an adversary, or an angrily dissatisfied state. Whether that be the Soviet Union during the Cold War, or the modern-day Russian Federation under President … Continue reading
The 2024 BRICS Summit: Shaping Global Alliances and Defying Western Narratives
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is a term first coined by economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 and later adopted into the lingua franca of economists and recognized by the included countries themselves. The organization is comprised of … Continue reading
A Faltering New Axis Formed: North Korea VS Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, surprised many. Yet, those living in the Western world seem to have forgotten about the conflict until now, for very good reasons. Kim Jong-un, the so-called “Supreme Leader” … Continue reading
From Neutrality to Alliance: Unpacking Sweden’s NATO Decision
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on March 7th, 2024, ending decades of neutrality amid soaring concerns about Russia’s aggression in Europe following its invasion of Ukraine. The decision to join this military alliance, rooted in the … Continue reading
How Fast-Paced Media Has Shaped Our Perception of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Excerpt: News on the Russo-Ukrainian War tends to focus on basic information with little in-depth analysis. Conversely, the war must to be reported accurately, in-depth, in context, and with expert opinions; it cannot be covered only at surface level.
Today’s … Continue reading
Les élections présidentielles en Russie sont-elles toujours pertinentes ?
Le 17 mars passé avaient lieu les élections présidentielles en Russie et la victoire de Vladimir Poutine n’a fait aucun doute. Gagner les récentes élections signait un quatrième mandat pour le président qui est entré au pouvoir le 31 décembre … Continue reading
The Death of Russian Journalist Alexei Navalny
Excerpt: An in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding Russian Opposition Leader and journalist Alexei Navalny’s recent death; and what his passing means for Russia’s future.
“He loved life in many ways … he knew so much, and he knew so … Continue reading
Nagorno-Karabakh: A New Form of Humanitarian Crisis
Armenia and Azerbaijan both claiming authority over the Nagorno-Karabakh region has resulted in disputes dating back to the 1990s. Formally recognized as an autonomous region of Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh consists of predominantly ethnic Armenians. The “anti-terrorist” operation by Azerbaijan on September … Continue reading