Academic
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Starship Troopers: The Image of the Republic of the Future or Fascist Society?
Starship Troopers novel. What a weird choice for an essay on political philosophy, right? According to some prominent thinkers like Hannah Arendt, politics is not just thoughts of the philosophers of higher standing and debates in parliaments. Politics is often created in the discussions in bars among friends. This way, political thought condenses into and…
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Reframing Migration: Challenging Misconceptions and Embracing Diversity
Imagine waking up one day to realize that your familiar daily routine has completely shifted. You’re now surrounded by people who don’t speak your native language, the price of bread has fluctuated, the sun sets much earlier, and even your beloved coffee tastes different. In this moment, you begin reflecting on the multitude of decisions…
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Policy Imperatives in the Face of Adversity: EU Energy Crisis 2022/23
Authored by: Swastik Pravit Jallepalli, Alicia Tremel, Ruxandra Botas, Matyáš Holub and Joséphine Cauwe Abstract Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union has found itself in a difficult stance regarding its member states’ energy policies. The crises of the last three years have left many economies crippled, with inflation rates skyrocketing and food…
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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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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…