How French “Manifestations” Differ From American Protest
Protesting is an integral part of French political culture, whereas for many Americans, it often feels optional or…
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The Past as Power: Memory Politics and Diplomatic Constraints in East Asia
In East Asia, the past is not history, it is a political weapon that continues to shape diplomacy today.
Le musée, front caché de la guerre en Ukraine
La guerre en cours pousse les musées ukrainiens à anticiper la création de son récit du conflit, expliquant le…
People Before Highways: How American Roads Tore Apart Neighbourhoods
With the advent of the American Interstate Highway System (IHS), American society was ushered into a new millenium…
An Artifact of Colonialism: The Canadian Government’s Obligation to Assist…
Thousands of Indigenous artifacts have been confiscated or coerced from Indigenous communities, and many more…
China and Russia: A Complicated History
The relationship between China and Russia has a deep — and not always amicable — history. Their rapprochement in…
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: Unpacking Afro-Costa Rican Identities
Through local anecdotes and an interview with expert Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere, Afro-Costa Rican identity is…
Nostalgia Nationalism: Twisting the Image of the Past for the Present
“Anemoia” is nostalgia for a time you’ve never known. While often used to describe the odd feeling you get when you…
2020 is Not 1968, But What Can We Learn from the Comparison?
Of course, 1968 is not 2020; but acknowledging the differences can help us understand where we are now and indeed…
Monumental Symbols: The Hagia Sophia
Proudly anchored in the historic district of Fatih, Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia stands as a monument that seems to…