Tag: Political History
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How the UK Failed to Destroy Supranationalism in Europe
The United Kingdom’s involvement with both mainland Europe and the European Union has always been complicated. Connie Greatrix analyses the UK’s hostility towards supranationalism and bureaucratic systems, and how this has affected foreign policy and international relations.
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The Fight For Memory: The Mass Graves That Haunt Spain
Arianna North Castell shows how mass graves in Spain reveal long-hidden victims of Franco’s regime.
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Kommunalka: The Thin Wall Between the Public and the Private in Soviet Collective Housing
Kommunalka, shared apartments in the Soviet Union, emerged post-World War II, fostering unique communities despite a lack of privacy. Olivia Hiskett reflects on their complex blend of Soviet ideology, necessity, and pre-revolutionary communal traditions, shaping social dynamics amidst distrust.
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The Art of Arpilleras under Augusto Pinochet’s Authoritarian Rule
Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile (1973-1990) was marked by violence and repression. Louisa Steijger discusses female responses through arpilleras, vibrant tapestries documenting daily life and resistance.
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Tracing the Paths of Dispossession: The Legacy of Bantustans in Post-Apartheid South Africa
During apartheid, South Africa institutionalised racial segregation, implementing Bantustans which were designated black home territories. Edie Christian explores the legacies of the Bantustans in South Africa today.
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Conceptualising Longevity within the Theoretical Wheel of Fortune: Trajan, Henry VIII, and Mao’s Cult of Personality
Harry Fry considers the concept of the wheel of fortune in relation to rulers spanning across history, from Roman Emperor Trajan to Mao Zedong.
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Grimond’s Gunfire: The Radical Revival of the U.K. Liberal Party
When the U.K. Liberal Party was on it’s last legs, Jo Grimond’s leadership changed the fate and trajectory of the third-party. Sam Marks outlines Grimond’s life and legacy.
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Examining Venezuela’s Economy and Oil Industry during Hugo Chavez’s First Two Presidential Terms
Hugo Chavez has been the most transformative and constructive leader for modern-day Venezuela. Meenakshi Nirmalan analyzes Chavez’s first two terms as Venezuelan president and how the economy faired under extreme reliance on oil.
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