Tag: Twenty First Century
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The King of Spin – How Alastair Campbell went from the Dragon of Downing Street to revered Centrist Dad
Sam Mackenzie follows the career of ‘spin doctor’ Alistair Campbell, exploring how he was able to change public perceptions towards him.
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Dancing Dissidents: The Soviet Culture of Ballet as a Form of Repression and Revolt
In the Soviet era, ballet served as a propaganda tool reflecting state ideology, suppressing artistic freedom while promoting Russian superiority. Kate Taylor discusses ballet’s defectors such as Nureyev and Baryshnikov to reveal how it was a tool which shaped West-USSR relations until 1991.
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Boiling Over: The Indian Farmers Protest
The Farmers Protest is a significant moment in contemporary Indian history. Ami John details the causes and consequences of the protest.
Retrospect Journal 