Opinion
Making Colonialism Great Again
‘Expansion and domination are no longer exceptions but routine instruments of American foreign policy’
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Taiwan’s History is Complicated - and the Indigenous Population Pays the Price
Written by Emma Dear, BA Chinese Taiwan is often depicted in international media as a self-governing island famous for its microchips and its complicated relationship with China. Some may know Taiwan as the birthplace of bubble tea, with lush night markets and delicious food. Few people stop to research Taiwan’
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When Europe Decides Africa Is Liveable: Cape Town and the Politics of Approval
Written by Atiya Gaffar, BA Politics and International Relations When Love Island chose Cape Town as the setting for its recent villa, millions of UK viewers encountered a carefully framed version of the city. Infinity pools, mountain backdrops, golden light and ocean views filled the screen. On social media, influencers
Sport and Societies
Where is the SOAS Philosophy Society?
Charlotte Allex - BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics Almost every university in the UK has a dedicated society for philosophy, and SOAS was no different until this year. While the precise reason for the society’s inactivity is not entirely clear, the lack of candidates willing or able to take
Sport and Societies
Is the 2026 World Cup Doomed?
By Siddhant Pawar BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics As the world grapples with political instability, the United States is preparing to host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the planet: the FIFA World Cup. A tournament meant to unite nations through football risks being overshadowed by political baggage,
Sport and Societies
AFCON 2025: A Final No One Will Forget
By Zainab Syed, Sport & Societies Staff Writer, BA Politics and International Relations If you thought football finals were dramatic, the Senegal vs Morocco 2025 AFCON final was peak cinema, and not in the way anyone expected. What was meant to be a celebration of African football turned into a
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I Couldn’t Stand By Exhibition at the SOAS Gallery
Louise Van Randwyck, BA History of Art and Social Anthropology A picture can paint a thousand words, and that’s exactly what PositiveNegatives achieved in their latest exhibition, I Couldn’t Stand By, at The SOAS Gallery. The organisation, founded by SOAS alumnus Dr Benjamin Worku-Dix, aims to transform academic
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Safe Spaces to Connect with Iranian Culture in a Time of Crisis
Anonymous If you’re a member of the Iranian diaspora, sleepless nights and frequent doomscrolling have likely become an unwelcome part of daily life. As more images and videos emerge from the recent protests, and as communication within Iran remains restricted and heavily monitored, many of us have experienced a
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“I'm Basically Done”: Highlights from Dissertation Season
Helen Nicholls, Comparative Literature MA It hit home that I needed to get out more, when the library staff began to say, ‘see you tomorrow,’ as I left the library every day during winter break. This was the reality for many of us. Now as the new term gets underway,
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Valentine’s Day Survival Guide: for the Single and the Situationship’d
Leila Campagna, BA International Relations Valentine’s Day can feel bleak when you do not have a romantic partner, but it does not have to be. At its core, it is a celebration of love in all its forms. That includes romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. If you are living
Opinion
Modesty or Masculinity? How the West Misreads Muslim Femininity
Jannah Kamaly, BA International Relations and History From school corridors to the streets of Britain, the hijab continues to be an object of contestation. More often than not, oppression is the first word that comes to mind. However, for many young Muslim girls, it is not the hijab that restricts
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‘Men don’t read, silly!’ - Hunting Performativity Toward Conformity
Kristi Greenwood, Contributing Designer, BA Japanese December finished with a ‘performative male contest’ at SOAS, with individuals taking to the stage in ‘I hate period cramps’ hoodies, ‘reading’ feminist literature, and Labubus hung on carabiners. The contest was a huge hit with SOASasians, platforming the Queersoc and Feminist society, the