Tag: Volume XVII Issue 2
Mutually Assured Uncertainty: Russia, NATO, and the Role of Nuclear Signalling
Nuclear weapons are commonly considered one of the biggest threats to humanity. The father of the atomic bomb, Dr. Oppenheimer, even quoted: "I became...
A Quiet Tale of the Muzzled Mind, the Intellectual Straitjacket and Cancel Culture
“Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two makes four. If that is granted, all else follows."
1984, George Orwell.
The Cult of Consensus
The...
The Height Of Madness: The Tale of the World’s Highest Battlefield
Nestled between the world’s largest mountain range at 21,000 feet is “the Land of Abundant Roses”, or “Siachen”, a glacier in the Kashmir region...
Dangerous Connections: Social Media, Tourism and the Taliban’s Efforts to Rebrand Afghanistan
In an effort to reshape global perception of their rule, the Taliban use social media and tourism to present a sanitised image of Afghanistan....
Heidelberg vs. Silicon Valley: David contre Goliath ?
« Qui domine l’intelligence artificielle dominera le monde. » Vu que le développement de l’intelligence artificielle devient crucial pour le pouvoir des États, l’Europe semble presque...
EU Cohesion Policy in Times of Crisis
The EU's cohesion policy is the centrepiece of connecting citizens to the EU institutions and showing them how the EU can directly affect their...
More Than Faith: Christianity as the Cultural Bedrock of Europe
In November 2024, the Finnish Baroque Orchestra and the Helsinki Chamber Choir were confronted with a shocking decision by a school principal. Their performance...
The Illusion of Being Informed: The News Find-Me Effect in the Algorithm Age
“Birds of a feather flock together.” This old saying feels particularly relevant in the algorithm-driven world of today’s media. We’re constantly surrounded by news...
The 8th of January 2023: The Failed Bolsonaro Coup d’état
The invasion of democratic institutions, the will to take over the government, speeches against democracy and the spread of fake news sound familiar. But...
Between Beijing and ASEAN: Cambodia’s Diplomatic Balancing Act
With little media coverage, but many political questions that often go beyond its borders, the Kingdom of Cambodia remains one of the most curious...
