Posts Tagged ‘spotlight’
 

 
International Political Forum

How The Dutch Are Reinventing The Poisoned Food Industry.

Although it has been a year since I moved from my hometown Amsterdam to London, I’m far from integrated in terms of the British food culture. Keeping a ‘normal’ healthy diet, I find it hard to find decent, afforda...
by International Political Forum
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The Palestinian Bid: Is Changing the Game Such a Bad Idea?

Let me start off with my stance; I am pro-Israel. I also happen to be pro-Palestine. These juxtaposing labels placed on the cheerleaders of either side of the conflict are neither helpful nor constructive; there should be a two...
by Rosanna Rafel
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Today’s Cuba – Running To A Standstill

Last week’s exchange of political prisoners between the US and Cuba, followed by a handful of far-reaching declarations tabled by the White House were widely acclaimed as a new opening between Havana and Washington. For all t...
by Mateusz Mazzini
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Palestine’s Version Of The Ice Bucket Challenge

Over the last couple of weeks the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has created a storm on social media, with thousands of people posting videos of themselves being soaked in ice water as a campaign to create awareness about the amyotr...
by Priyanka Mogul
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The culture of Korea’s university festivals: A South Korean student’s perspective

With a dazzling display of a riot of color, blasting music from amps and thousands of people milling about, it is impossible not to notice the school festival when event takes place. Robert J. Fouser, a former professor of Kore...
by Yaerin Ku
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UK Women Aged 16-24 Most At Risk Of Being In An Abusive Relationship

The Home Office recently claimed that women in the United Kingdom aged 16-24 are most at risk of being in an abusive relationship, especially while attending university.
by Isabela Vrba
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International Political Forum

Unfinished Exodus? The Jewish Community of Iran

The Middle East has always been home to vibrant Jewish communities, whose history in the region dates back more than 3,000 years. Despite occasional bouts of tension, Jews were generally permitted to practice their religion pea...
by Miriam Puttick
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Regional Developments In The Battle For Syria

In an unfolding tragic tale of twists and turns, the Syrian conflict has transmuted from that of a show of solidarity for the Arab Spring in 2011 to that of a continuous conflagrative self-destruction perpetrated by several arm...
by Samson Faboye
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Rufgee crisis: Lessons David Cameron can learn from Lebanon’s example

In the midst of the current refugee crisis it’s easy to get caught up in numbers. Germany is expecting 800,000 by the end of the year – and 500,000 annually for years to come. Australia says they’ll let in 12,000 and Davi...
by Mohamad Osman
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