Academic(ish)
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How to Understand: Neo-liberalism
We then, are not unlike the goldfish, deeming our state of nature chaotic and harsh, limited to only the natural chaos inside of us which for thousands of years kept us breeding and existent. Fueled to procure enough for ourselves and those we are charged with caring of, neglecting the desires and chaos within others, only aspiring…
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How the Georgian Civil Society Taught Us The Power of Will
On the 14th and the 22nd of February 2023, a radical faction in the Georgian Parliament, formed by ex-members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, proposed two versions of the “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” bill, which requires that nongovernmental organizations, print, internet, and broadcast media must register with the Justice Ministry as “agents of…
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The Current State of EU Migration Policies: An Overview of Europe’s Approach
By Veronica Armendariz The issue of migration has been a contentious topic in Europe for several years, shaping political discourse and policy agendas across the continent. With the European Union (EU) being a key player in addressing this challenge, it is crucial to understand the current state of EU migration policies. This article provides an…
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Automation and Worker Displacement: A rudimentary consideration of the“AI Boom”
By Nico Mastrangelo While a liberal economic view accounts for constant progress and economic growth over time, workers in the modern era remain frustrated with seemingly increasing wealth inequality.¹ While economic outputs have invariably grown since the digital revolution², and time spent at work has somewhat decreased,³ Worker wages adjusted for purchasing power, seem to…
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Central Asia: Between National Identities and Economic Dependencies
By Dilzhan Kaiypova Despite differences in language, religion, and culture overall, the USSR had been very successful in constructing a common identity that is well preserved in the minds of the people even after more than thirty years of its dissolution. As a prominent element of this identity, Russian is still spoken, especially by the…
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The Failed Revolution? On the Human Rights Situation in Belarus in 2023
By Alicia Tremel The images of the peaceful protests by Belarusians following the presidential election in August 2020 went around the world. The nationwide demonstrations were led by women, notably the trio of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Maria Kalesnikava and Veranika Tsepkala and were characterized by impressive symbols. Women in white dresses carrying red flowers or the…