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Greece wildfires: A summer of catastrophe and conspiracy

Greece wildfires: A summer of catastrophe and conspiracy

By Felix Flanagan, BA Politics “As Greece battles unprecedented wildfires, it is stories of arson and conspiracy that have captured the country’s popular imagination, rather than concern from the climate crisis.” This summer Greece was ravaged by the worst wildfires since records began. Throughout the summer many parts of

South Africa: The Rainbow Nation Divided

By Joel Bennett – BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics “The path to national liberation was a long and hard-fought struggle for the politically disenfranchised Black, Indian, and mixed-race populations.” The 27th of April 1994 remains a momentous date in the modern history of South Africa. Referred to as ‘Freedom Day’, it

Free Meals, Every Day. Who, Why and How?

Free Meals, Every Day. Who, Why and How?

By Anon Yu Henriksen, BA International Relations and Korean ‘Do you want anything to drink?’ The first question that greets me as I approach the trolley standing right outside the SOAS gates exudes generosity. This SOAS staple is heavily used by our student body, myself included. Although, I am always

Black British History Contributions Beyond Slavery

Black British History Contributions Beyond Slavery

By Eden Folkes, MA Migration and Diaspora Studies “In October the only options are discussions on black trauma and suffrage.” Every year it’s the same story, ‘Let’s talk about Black history’ which has almost become synonymous with ‘Let’s talk about slavery.’ The options in October for students

Black Liberation in ‘White’ Scandinavia

By Anon Yu Henriksen, BA International Relations and Korean Scandinavia. A small corner of the world, known for its hostile weather, Vikings and wealth. The image of the three countries has been shaped by the likes of Frozen, Midsommar, and HC Andersen. What all of these have in common, is

Delroy

Delroy

By Maryam Mohammed, BA Korean and Politics “Delroy’s motto and message is ‘The world is your oyster.’ So here I am, using the open oyster of this page to help Delroy and his story reach just a little bit further.” I know that you’ve paused in your tracks

Analysis: The UKIP-isation of the Conservative party

Analysis: The UKIP-isation of the Conservative party

By Felix Flanagan, BA Politics The biggest headline to come from the recent Conservative party conference in Manchester was certainly the dismembering of HS2. A perhaps even more significant takeaway, however, was the focus on ‘culture war’ issues. Views once reserved for far-right Tory backbenchers appeared at the forefront of