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The Facade of Objectivity: We Can Do Better

By Aminah Hashmi, BA Politics and International Relations I’ll just come out and say it: the pretence of objectivity hinders good journalism. Good journalism is not just presenting ‘what happened,’ it contextualises the event and helps people understand why it matters. The preoccupation with keeping to ‘complete impartiality’ in

From the archives: Afrasian and how we changed for the better

From the archives: Afrasian and how we changed for the better

By Gabriel Mullins, BA History “The tension was clear between the traditionalism of the school and the progressivism that the institution’s very existence demands.” Much has changed in the last 60 years, but there has been a common thread at SOAS- the existence and incessant publication of our student

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