Category: Academic
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The Failure of Intervention in the Bosnian War
The Bosnian War (1992-1995) resulted from Yugoslavia’s collapse and the wider collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Louisa Steijger demonstrates how intervention in the conflict from the rest of world was delayed and ineffective.
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An “Irresponsible” Miracle: The Economics of the Brazilian Military Dictatorship (1964-1985)
Alexander Stroem examines the economic policies and consequences of Brazil’s military dictatorship.
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Defecting from the Soviet Union: The Story of Rudolf Nureyev’s Escape
Annika Rasmussen tells the story of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
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Rethinking the Nahda: Decentring Europe in the Arab Renaissance
The Nahda, also known as the Arab Renaissance, was a set of reforms surrounding education, traditional thought and culture. Olivia Norbury explores the differing perspectives of historians on the Arab Renaissance, with many viewing it as a complicated and nuanced process of modernisation.
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The Court of King Henry VIII and the Importance of Dynastic Portraiture
The Tudor dynasty leveraged portraiture to assert their legitimacy and power, with images emphasizing ancestry and wealth. Emily Jones considers portraits of Henry VIII and his heirs as not only symbolising dynastic continuity but also reinforcing monarchical authority and stability throughout turbulent political times.
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The Long Telegram: George Kennan and the Birth of Containment
Eva Beere explores George Kennan’s Long Telegram and its impact on U.S. foreign policy.
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Marxist Clerics? Subversive Clerics and their Repression in Argentina Junta (1976-1983)
Alexander Stroem considers the church’s complex role during Argentina’s dictatorship. Involving both collaboration and opposition, it simultaneously reflected significant human rights violations and the emergence of Liberation Theology.
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Through a Colonial Lens: Photography and the ‘Orient’
The invention of the first commercial camera triggered a widespread interest in capturing the landscape and people of the so-called ‘Orient’. Yael Frankie explores the multifaceted nature of photography, both acting as a means to perpetuate harmful stereotypes of the ‘Orient’ as backwards, but also allowing for counter narratives and photographs from non-westerners.
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