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Mirror Politics: Power and Beauty in East Asia
Companies capitalize on our insecurities, perpetuating a cycle of consumption. These standards of self-care set for women pressure women to remain "beautiful" at any time, regardless of their career, age, and background. They keep us buying, keep us conforming, and keep beauty tightly bound to neoliberal ideas of worth and discipline within the international political economy.

Sae Shiraishi
Aug 257 min read


Geopolitics: The Missing Lens in a Fragmented World
Geopolitical literacy means more than knowing international headlines; it is the ability to connect geography, history, and political dynamics to understand why events happen and how they might evolve. It requires critical thinking to identify patterns, assess multiple perspectives, recognize bias, and interpret data and narratives objectively.

Miriam Cornejo Rodriguez
Aug 254 min read


Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword for Human Rights
Social media is a double-edged sword in the context of human rights. While it has empowered activists, facilitated global awareness, and provided a platform for marginalized voices, it has also enabled cyberbullying, disinformation, and digital manipulation. The challenge lies in maximizing its positive potential while mitigating its risks.

Sofia Mihaliková
Apr 254 min read


War-Blogging to War-Instagramming: The Evolution of Alternative Media Spheres
The emotional pull of a photograph creates share-ability on social media, challenging the traditional journalism.

Alexandra Walsh
Feb 257 min read
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