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PRALER supports asylum claim of Ovaherero Freedom Fighter

PRALER supports asylum claim of Ovaherero Freedom Fighter

By Emily Dickinson-Holdcroft, BA Social Anthropology Ovaherero Indigenous Nation of Afrika currently fighting for reparatory justice for the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama people, committed by Germany in 1904. This act of genocide, one that Britain is deeply complicit in given their integral involvement in the 1884-85 Berlin Conference,

Welcome to Intersectional AI: The Launch of The SOAS Centre for AI Futures

Welcome to Intersectional AI: The Launch of The SOAS Centre for AI Futures

By Toby Oliver-Clarke, Editor In Chief, and Bernardo Monteiro, MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies Wednesday 25th January marked the opening of the SOAS Centre for AI Futures . A joint venture between the SOAS Department for Anthropology, The Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities, and Quilt.ai, the centre

‘Pieces on a Chess Board’ - Prince Harry Explains His Time Fighting for The Military

‘Pieces on a Chess Board’ - Prince Harry Explains His Time Fighting for The Military

By Sophia-Fai Roche BA Social Anthropology and Global Development Prince Harry has been under fire recently for revelations made in his autobiography ‘Spare’, regarding his actions during the time he spent fighting in the military. Amongst other revelations, Prince Harry spoke of how he killed 25 people while fighting for

Anti-government protests in Israel

Anti-government protests in Israel

By Mahir Ahmed, MA Global Media and Communications The previous Israeli government was characterised by various anti-Netanyahu factions such as Yesh Atid, Labour, and Blue and White, all of whom sought to oust Benjamin Netanyahu from office. This alliance was not without its problems, as inner political turmoil caused the

Geopolitical challenges loom over the G20 summit in Bali.

Geopolitical challenges loom over the G20 summit in Bali.

By Safira Rachmadian, BA International Relations and Global Development On Monday 14 November, leaders of the G20 nations arrived in Bali, Indonesia for the annual G20 summit. This year’s summit has been overshadowed by peak political unrest concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as increasing tensions between

US convoy attacked in Haiti amidst deepening political instability

US convoy attacked in Haiti amidst deepening political instability

By Polina Isangulova, BSc Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities On Monday 14 November 2022, shots were fired at a US embassy convoy making its way into Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The attack, attributed by local officials to the ‘400 Mawozo’ gang, is one in a string of violent incidents caused by the

Istiklal Terrorist Attack: Unclaimed and Useful

Istiklal Terrorist Attack: Unclaimed and Useful

By Bernardo Amaro Monteiro, MA Middle Eastern Studies A terrorist attack took place on Istiklal Avenue, a central commercial site on the European side of Istanbul. The blast resulted in over 80 people injured and six dead, including two children. Sadly, 13 November 2022 is yet another date in the