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You Resemble Me by Dina Amer: Initial film review and reflections from discussion with director Dina Amer

You Resemble Me by Dina Amer: Initial film review and reflections from discussion with director Dina Amer

By Sanna Hamid, BA History and International Relations Dina Amer, writer and director of You Resemble Me and former journalist, reported on the ‘first female suicide bomber’ in Paris for Vice News, before it was announced as false information. What she didn’t know yet was that Hasna Ait Boulahcen’

The Blockade of the Lachin Corridor – An Azerbaijani Powerplay?

The Blockade of the Lachin Corridor – An Azerbaijani Powerplay?

By Mia Jin Haagensli, MSc Politics of the Middle East As of December 12, the Lachin corridor, a mountain road linking Armenia and the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, has been blocked. The corridor is the only road connecting the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh, with Armenia. Thus, it is

Throwing Soup At The Problem?; A brief history of the Just Stop Oil Protests

Throwing Soup At The Problem?; A brief history of the Just Stop Oil Protests

Unzeela Manzoor- BA Politics and International Relations Amid momentous climate change calamities, environmental activists under the banner of ‘Just Stop Oil’ have been seeking to amplify their call for climate justice through a plethora of protests. The organisation conducts a couple of dozen meetings per week throughout the country and

Rising Murder and Manslaughter Rates in London

Rising Murder and Manslaughter Rates in London

By Lilly Donald, LLB Law The significant increase in murder and manslaughter rates in London has been ongoing in recent years, as homicide rates have slowly risen since 2014. Over 100 people each year are victims of homicide in London alone; 2019 was labelled London’s bloodiest year, with 149

Is Britain heading towards a General Strike?

Is Britain heading towards a General Strike?

By Archie Thomas, BA Politics and International Relations 2022 has been a year of strikes. Mass industrial action has hit rail, mail, and higher education. With these disputes largely unresolved, strikes have now also been called for by nurses, bus drivers, civil servants, and delivery workers. Is Britain heading for

LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Shadow of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

By Mia Jin Haagensli, MSc Politics of the Middle East The long-awaited 2022 World Cup just kicked off in Qatar, and football fans all over the world are ready for a month of intense games associated with excitement, pride, and a sense of belonging. For many, the month-long cup serves

Questioning the Monarchy

Questioning the Monarchy

By Manjiri Nene, MA Global Media and Communication The fifth season of The Crown is the latest depiction of the monarchy’s most turbulent time in recent history – the 1990s. The show tries its best, but fails to satisfy the audience’s expectations. The writers attempt a more dynamic narrative