A new Italy: Europe’s problem
Another domino has fallen... will it topple a united Europe? The post A new Italy: Europe’s problem appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleAmerica’s incurable illness
Parkland might seem to have shaken the United States, but the gun debate will go on as insoluble as ever The post America’s incurable illness appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleShifting sands: the future of EU-Africa relations
European Affairs society hosts engaging talk inviting students to think about EU's role with Africa and other former colonised areas' development and trade on the eve of Brexit The post Shifting sands:...
View ArticleRacial identity in Southeast Asia as a modern social construct
Exploitative and divisive ideologies around race are a tool of power – just take a look at Southeast Asia The post Racial identity in Southeast Asia as a modern social construct appeared first on The...
View ArticleScotland’s Lions
After over a decade of mishandling Scotland, the Scottish National Party is inevitably losing their popular base, and it's about time The post Scotland’s Lions appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleIsrael’s radical re-style
Israel's shift to the right and far-right come with alarming consequences for the Palestinian-Israeli peace process The post Israel’s radical re-style appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleThe end of the Viktator?
Most likely just the beginning– Hungary is another example of European fascism on the rise. The post The end of the Viktator? appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleCold War heating up
The Trump administration's decision to pull out of the Iran Nuclear Deal could have violent consequences The post Cold War heating up appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleBritain’s war amnesia
Is it too late to remember the sacrifices of Britain's Colonial soldiers? The post Britain’s war amnesia appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleUK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms
Sophie Marriott writes: Theresa May's visit to the UK's closest partners in Africa displays the paternalism and imperialism still present in global trade The post UK’s turns to African trade partners...
View ArticleWhy it matters if Brett Kavanaugh gets selected for the Supreme Court
Leah Marlow explores the case of Brett Kavanaugh and how the defence of his behaviour by other American politicians the misogyny that prevails in American politics under the Trump administration. The...
View ArticleThe rise and fall of #MeToo
Hollywood and U.S. politics are undoubtedly intertwined. Despite the #MeToo movement, both are still bound by a mistreatment of women. The post The rise and fall of #MeToo appeared first on The...
View ArticleBrett Kavanaugh hearing: #MeToo is not enough
Eleanor McLaughlin speaks of the recent appointing of Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Justice and the impact of this vote for victims of sexual misconduct. The post Brett Kavanaugh hearing: #MeToo is...
View ArticleBDS protest cut short by van of police officers
A BDS protest against the unethical investment of the University of Manchester in defence of Palestinian rights was cut short by six police officers The post BDS protest cut short by van of police...
View ArticleWhat does the Pittsburgh shooting say about far right politics?
Nimo Omer looks at the dangers of spreading far-right ideals following Saturday's Pittsburgh shooting The post What does the Pittsburgh shooting say about far right politics? appeared first on The...
View ArticleSuicide by stupidity? Contemporary colonisation by Christian crusaders
Jay Darcy argues that the recent death of US Missionary John Chau was not a murder but a reasonable act of self-defence by an ancient and protected society The post Suicide by stupidity? Contemporary...
View ArticleBritish museums must de-colonise
Hannah Vallance argues that British Museums must de-colonise if they are to create space for indigenous communities in the mainstream historical narrative. The post British museums must de-colonise...
View ArticleThe role of history in society and how its been abused
Armand Azra looks at the ways history can be appropriated, rewritten and abused by undemocratic and nationalistic campaigns, as he sees happening in Malaysia today The post The role of history in...
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