Sam Landis, BA Social Anthropology & International Relations Since the onset of term on 26 September, SOAS management, under the direction of Adam Habib, has suppressed freedoms of expression, assembly and protest guaranteed to students and workers. The authoritative tactics adopted this year follow i those taken during of the
Opinion
By Josephine Aitken, BA Social Anthropology When we hear the word ‘war’ we try to draw on our pre-existing knowledge of it, usually of the World Wars we learnt of in school, or conflicts in ‘developing’ countries. From media consumption, the image we construct of Ukraine prior is of a
Iran
By Hiba Ul-Hasan (BA History) and, Unzeela Manzoor (BA Politics and International Relations) Hiba: It would seem evident that, given the circumstances of her killing, and Iranian laws that violate UN human rights rules, there should be a focus on condemning and holding the Iranian regime responsible? The news outlets
International News
By: Marie Vandermeulen, B.A. International Relations and Law “These attacks confirmed fears that the American troop withdrawal would leave Afghan women particularly vulnerable to the Taliban’s onslaught “ In recent years, the Dasht – e Barchi neighbourhood of Kabul has witnessed some of the region’s most destructive attacks. In
Mahina Wasim, BA Politics One-third of Pakistan is underwater. As of June 2022, Pakistan has been enduring severe monsoon weather which saw area-weighted rainfall 67 percent above normal levels in that month alone. Up until August 27th , rainfall was 2.9 times the thirty year average for the region . Severe
By Ciaran Hay (Credit to Cristina del Carmen Giocondo for translating) Political Economy of Development Msc Unfair pay and working conditions ignite intermittent walkouts throughout ‘SOAS Welcome Week’. Sitting down with Consuelo Moreno it becomes immediately apparent that the SOAS cleaners, security, library assistants and other staff are facing pay
International News
By Neel Sengupta MSc Development Studies In the 8 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has shifted in tone and material reality. The first months were characterised by a defence on the part of the outnumbered and supposedly outgunned Ukrainian Armed Forces against concerted Russian efforts to
culture
By Tahera Islam BA/BSc Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities with Foundation Year It is no surprise that Kanye West, despite being considered one of the best-selling male artists, producers, and entrepreneurs today, is also known for his reputation for controversial actions and crazy statements. From West interrupting Taylor Swift
culture
By Naaz Hussein, BA Politics and International Relations A discussion with Dr. Dooling: Education and action does not end in October. Black History Month was initiated in 1969 in the United States, permeating into a yearly tradition to celebrate black achievement and recognise the systemic oppression faced by Black individuals
features
By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations From African tribal hairstyles to dreadlocks and the afro, Black hair has played a significant role in the history of the Black race. African societies in the past styled their hair for reasons other than fashion. A person’s haircut might reveal a lot
culture
By Amelia Casey-Rerhaye, BA Arabic The thing I love most about the annual Turbine Hall installation is the curious wonder you feel as you first walk into the enormous space. The knowledge that something grandiose and immense lies just beyond those glass doors thrills me every time. Chilian artist and
features
By Sanna Hamid, BA History and International Relations. The report has been described as ‘just the beginning’ of efforts to dismantle anti-blackness, create effective policy change, and develop a more equitable Muslim community. Recently, the Muslim Council of Britain and Everyday Muslim Archive launched a report detailing the experiences of