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We the Sheeple
“It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to...
Ollie Corfe
Dec 3, 20208 min read


A “small” European solidarity gift
Italy has been one of the most harshly affected European countries after the escalation of the coronavirus pandemic. The virus has...
Luca Corrado Esposito
Nov 26, 20205 min read


The Blue Wave Takes Over the Red Mirage
The 2020 election—a historical event during a historical year—has finally come to an end. After months of advertisements, constant media...
Sofia Quiñones-Vilela
Nov 19, 20208 min read
Traitor, Hero, Whistleblower: the Revival of the Edward Snowden Case
A hero, a traitor, a whistleblower, a patriot: these are words that still fail to encompass the controversy that Edward Snowden created...
Stefania-Ruxandra Pilă
Nov 12, 20205 min read


COVID-19 Dispatch: Ayaan Hirsi Alii Talks On Feminism, Black Lives Matter & Cancel Culture
On Tuesday 13th of October, the Room for Discussion Podcast welcomed Ayaan Hirsi Ali: a feminist, activist, author, scholar and former...
Katja Komazec
Nov 10, 20205 min read


The Politicization of the Supreme Court
Ever since the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the nomination of now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the Supreme Court’s...
Rado Baarda
Nov 9, 202022 min read


XINJIANG AND BEYOND: 2020 DIVIDES CHINA-EU RELATIONS
Every day, China and the EU trade over 1 billion Euros. China is the EU’s second-biggest trading partner after the United States, while...
Julia Collado Serrano
Nov 5, 20205 min read


Why are Western Countries more unsuccessful than East Asian countries in battling the Coronavirus?
Contrary to its usual status of superiority, Western countries have been hit particularly hard by the Coronavirus, with around 9 million...
Elisabeth Hoole
Nov 4, 20206 min read


112 Long Days of Hibernation: The Story of Melbourne’s COVID-19 Battle So Far
The second wave of toilet paper hoarding hit Australia in late June, and purchase limits were reintroduced in the country’s biggest...
Roosa Näveri
Nov 3, 20205 min read


Rostra Debates, America Decides
The United States of America has worked on the principles of a two-party system since 1850. Ever since, the dichotomy between the...
Miguel Adan Marquez
Nov 2, 20209 min read


For the right to survive, Trump must fall
An eerie silence fell upon the large blue-cladded crowd. They all stared at the giant screen in disbelief as the map of their great...
Miguel Adan Marquez
Oct 29, 20205 min read


Double Standards Faced by Women in American Politics
With the conclusion of the recent vice-presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, there was a...
Elisabeth Hoole
Oct 28, 20206 min read


New New Labour
Brexit, coronavirus, the US presidential election – competition for the spotlight of public attention is rarely so fierce. On the stage...
Ollie Corfe
Oct 16, 20205 min read


Subject: Your Package May Be Lost
November 3rd, 2020. That is the date that seems to be marked on calendars worldwide. Americans are anxiously waiting for this day as it...
Sofia Quiñones-Vilela
Oct 15, 20208 min read


The Abraham Accords
When Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the world held its breath. Shortly afterward, he moved the United States...
Sofia Quiñones-Vilela
Oct 8, 20204 min read


November’s Fight is Far From Over
The Republican National Convention, which took place during the last week of August, showed that the race for the 2020 presidential...
Rado Baarda
Sep 9, 202011 min read


How beef with China can cost Australia its actual beef business
By now, we are all well versed in the gist of the pandemic we are currently living through. Well-versed might even be an understatement;...
Nadia Winona
Jul 15, 20203 min read


Guide to Kremlin’s Power Vertical, constitutional public vote, and more..
It is not a secret that Vladimir Putin is the de facto leader of Russia, and it is doubtful to expect any changes in his status quo by...
Nicole Golovenko
Jun 30, 20205 min read


Tara Reade’s Forgotten Story
The #MeToo movement has opened many doors for women – giving them a safe environment to come forward, testify, and wield the hammer of...
Sofia Quiñones-Vilela
Jun 29, 20205 min read


Fixing the Ship of State’s Helm
Fixing the ship of state’s helm Polarization is affecting our society tremendously. Over the last decades, many (western) countries have...
Camiel Fortass
Jun 17, 20203 min read
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