The Surprising Reason Why There Is so Much Thai Food in London Pubs
Trust me, a pad thai is exactly what you need after a couple of cold ones. It even leaves room for a couple more.
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My Wife is a Diplomat: A Deep dive Into ‘Diplomacy-core’
Kasia Donnell, MSc Politics and International Relations, 03/02/2025
There is a niche of social media dominated by hashtags like #diplomacy, #unitednations, and #internationalrelations. Content on TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram romanticises the life of studying and pursuing a career in International Relations (IR). Montage videos set to a dramatic
The Fusion of Scrolling and Charity: When Our Attention Becomes the Donation
The issue stems from the broader commodification of our attention
A guide to mixing friend groups
Deepika Anand, BA Politics and International Relations, 03/02/2025
Have you ever thought of mixing friend groups so that all of your friends can be friends with each other? Well, it's not an exact science and it can definitely get tricky. In my experience, mixing your friend
I Smell Petrol, I See Fire: A History of Success for Pathetic Fascism
Remain alert, for the smell of petrol is permeating our society. Remember, the fascism of yesterday will not look like the fascism of tomorrow.
The Battle for Fiction: Robots vs. Writers
AI can copy, it can learn and emulate but it can’t build, can’t master and most importantly, AI cannot craft.
It's Not Just Because He’s Hot: Luigi Mangione and Media Misogyny
Characterising Luigi Mangione’s supporters as women who find him attractive regardless of his alleged violent actions reads as an attempt to avoid having this complex discussion.
‘Soviet Core:’ Exploiting Trauma through Aestheticisation
By diffusing this romanticised vision of Russia and its Soviet past, we strengthen Russia’s international image and with it, its cultural impact.
Fine Print: Is Your MP a Psychopath?
'It may be too extreme to suggest that many of our MPs are psychopaths, some are just plain selfish, but there may potentially be a few that linger.'
Editor's Note - Issue 31
Barty Roberts, Editor-in-Chief, BA Politics and International Relations 03/02/2025
Elections are back next term - and with the return of polling we can also expect the return of some of the nastier side of SOAS politics. Last year’s elections were marked by disqualifications, intimidation and general vapidity.
Roaming Reporter: Muslim Students Speak Out
Jacob Winter, Senior Staff Writer, BA Politics and International Relations 03/02/2025
SOAS is almost unique amongst British universities in how prominent its Muslim students are. Islam is the single most adhered to religion at SOAS, with 31% of its students declaring itself to be Muslim in 2021/22.
Europe’s Most Pro-Palestinian State? Irish Policy Towards Palestine Since October 2023
'UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese recommended that Ireland should match their policies to their rhetoric, increase humanitarian aid, and emphasised continuing pro-Palestine activism in Ireland.'
South Korea - Martial Law, Impeachment and Arrest Warrant for President
'The President’s announcement has
sparked widespread concern and fear.'
Apple Facing Legal Scrutiny Over DRC Conflict Minerals
"Macs, iPhones, and other Apple products are tainted by the blood of the Congolese people" claims the DRC's legal team.