Tag: Twentieth Century
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Please Don’t Overlook Austria: The Unpleasant Roots of Austria’s Far-right Party
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), with a historical Nazi connection, won 28.8% in recent elections amid rising right-wing sentiment and protests. Hanako Nordborg traces the roots of the Far-right movement in Austria.
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The Trials of the Greek Junta: A Brief History of an Overlooked Legal Past
In “The Trials of the Greek Junta: A Brief History of an Overlooked Legal Past,” Samantha de Verteuil recounts the aftermath of the military dictatorship in Greece (1967-1974) and the trials that followed its collapse.
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How Political Influences Derailed LBJ’s Troubled Vietnam Campaign
Freddie Webb explores how domestic political pressures significantly undermined President Lyndon B. Johnson’s approach to the Vietnam War.
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Rejecting Historical Conventionality under the 4B Movement and Hell Joseon: Evaluating the Rationale and Success of South Korean Youths in Performing Social Inactivity through these Frameworks
The 4B Movement and Hell Joseon reflect South Korean youths’ discontent against patriarchy, advocating for female empowerment, identity reconstruction, and societal escape from traditional norms. Harry Fry examines the success of these moments and their impact on youth experiences.
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Queer Resistance to Oppression: The Rising Voices of LGBTQ+ Resistance in Iran
Olivia Norbury discusses the oppression faced by LGBTQ+ Iranians under the Islamic Republic and their resistance efforts today and across history.
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The Role of Sinhala Nationalism in Political Conflict and Violence in Sri Lanka
The complexities of Sri Lanka’s socio-political landscape have been deeply influenced by the ideology of Sinhala nationalism, which espouses belief in the ethnic and religious superiority of the Sinhalese majority. Louisa Steijger examines its violent impacts.
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Buildings That Mean Death: Israeli Settlements in Palestine
Over the last century, Israeli settlements have increasingly moved onto Palestinian land, often in violation of international treaties. Aliya Okamoto Abdullaeva examines the history and present context of this.
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Newsreel Narratives: Media Influence and Manipulation in the 1956 Suez Crisis
The 1956 Suez Crisis was heavily covered by the media in both France and Britain. Edie Christian examines how this media coverage was used by the government to justify their actions.
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