Communism isn’t a cool viral trend
Please stop romanticising the Soviet Union, it wasn’t romantic. At the moment, #SovietUnion has 138.5M views on TikTok, the video platform used by mostly 19-35 year-olds. Many of these posts are Continue Reading
Afghanistan’s new move has left tribes in food suffering
In the tribal region along the Durand line the government has taken a number of steps to improve security, which has made life difficult for locals. In Kunar Province of Continue Reading
Clubhouse: Are virtual talks a blessing for podcast creators?
Featured image source: CCNULL // Marco Verch Following the emerging success of TikTok, a new social network is currently on the rise: Clubhouse. The new app makes it easy for Continue Reading
What’s going on in Myanmar? Dr Ronan Lee interview
Dr Ronan Lee answers questions on the current situation in Myanmar, following the recent military coup. He is the the author of Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis and a visiting scholar at Queen Continue Reading
Trump’s impeachment trial: Republicans siding with Democrats is almost impossible
Following the Senate vote to proceed with Trump’s impeachment trial, the U.S. Senate is gearing up for its fourth day of trial. The nine House managers in charge of prosecuting Continue Reading
Green is the New Black. Well, for Copenhagen Fashion Week, it is.
Painting The Runway Green In recent years, the fashion industry has strived to push for sustainable fashion, but no one has made as massive a statement as Copenhagen, Denmark. When Continue Reading
5 things I’ve learnt that boost my productivity as a student in lockdown
If there’s one thing this pandemic has given us, it’s space to self-reflect. For me, these lockdowns have been a time to look at how to make myself more productive Continue Reading
China bans BBC World Service after state-run CGTN stripped of UK license
The BBC World Service has been banned from airing in China, a week after state-run China Global Television Network (CGTN) had its broadcasting license revoked by Ofcom. State news agency Continue Reading
Founder in Focus: Fighting for journalism with the EJN
Caspar Barnes sits down with the founder of the Ethical Journalism Network to find out what drove him to stand up for journalists’ rights. Aidan White glides into our early Continue Reading
Catalan regional elections to take place despite COVID-19 concerns
Across Catalonia, regional election are set to go ahead this weekend despite concerns over the spread of coronavirus. These elections are a critical point for the region’s future and have Continue Reading