Review – Killers of the Flower Moon Trendy Blogger

Review – Killers of the Flower Moon

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Flower Moon KillersDirected by Martin Scorsese, 2023 At the heart of this film are the rights of Indigenous peoples, the harms of trade and political barriers, and the challenges faced by First Nations people. It depicts the broader indigenous struggle and encourages local mobilization to ensure the empowerment of these groups in the United States … Read more

Feminist foreign policy places greater emphasis on ending gender-based violence as key to national security Trendy Blogger

Feminist foreign policy places greater emphasis on ending gender-based violence as key to national security

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Gender-based violence has affected an estimated 736 million women worldwide, and ending it must therefore be a key aspect of a country’s domestic and foreign policy. Every year, from November 25 to December 10, advocates and governments around the world celebrate 16 days of activism against gender-based violenceto highlight the devastating impact of gender-based violence … Read more

Opinion – Rethinking the precariousness of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh Trendy Blogger

Opinion – Rethinking the precariousness of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh’s Hindu minority experiences a precarious sociopolitical landscape shaped by structural violence and partisan dynamics. While their alignment with the Awami League (AL) demonstrates capacity for action and strategic decision-making, it also exposes them to greater risks in times of political upheaval. For example, a total of 1,068 homes and business establishments belonging to minorities, … Read more

Thoughts on the 2024 elections in Namibia Trendy Blogger

Thoughts on the 2024 elections in Namibia

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Africa has experienced a period of change with Namibia choosing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Namibia has elected both a new president and a more diverse National Assembly in the country’s seventh elections since its independence from South Africa in 1990. Originally scheduled for November 27, 2024, in some regions the elections will take … Read more

Review – New Cold Wars Trendy Blogger

Review – New Cold Wars

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New Cold Wars: The rise of China, the invasion of Russia, and the United States’ struggle to defend the WestBy David SangerPenguin Random House, 2024 David Sanger’s new book presents a timely analysis of emerging challenges for American foreign policy, describing contemporary tensions with China and Russia as a reincarnation of Cold War dynamics. Although … Read more

Opinion – Pakistan’s diplomatic dilemma in world affairs Trendy Blogger

Opinion – Pakistan’s diplomatic dilemma in world affairs

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Earlier this year, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali coached a BBC journalist, challenging the developed world’s double standards when asked about Guyana’s oil drilling plans amid a climate crisis. In a show of controlled anger, the president questioned the journalist about his right to lecture a country that has kept vast forests alive, for the benefit … Read more

Opinion – Is Somaliland defying the odds, or are the odds based on a flawed premise? Trendy Blogger

Opinion – Is Somaliland defying the odds, or are the odds based on a flawed premise?

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Since Somaliland unilaterally declared independence in May 1991, the unrecognized state has achieved a democratic record that only a few countries in the developing world can match. On November 13, 2024, Somalilanders voted in two thousand polling stations across the country. Wadani, the largest opposition party led by Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro), won a clear … Read more

How Călin Georgescu and far-right leaders turn conspiracy into spectacle Trendy Blogger

How Călin Georgescu and far-right leaders turn conspiracy into spectacle

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Far-right political leaders are increasingly relying on conspiracy theories as the backbone of their campaigns, not only to rally supporters but also to create a captivating spectacle of disinformation, exploiting fears surrounding religion, LGBTQ+ rights and public health to polarize societies and amplify their programs. . Călin Georgescu has emerged as a new case study … Read more

Toxic Citizenship, Everyday Extremism, and Social Media Governance Trendy Blogger

Toxic Citizenship, Everyday Extremism, and Social Media Governance

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The violent riots in the United Kingdom in early August 2024 and the decision of the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to leave X (Twitter) announced on the 16th August 2024 may seem like totally disconnected events. Yet both reflect a widespread concern that social media actively promotes division and networks based on hate-fueled violence. … Read more