From brave heroes to the real implications of warfare

What we can learn from Francisco Goya’s revolutionary approach to painting war scenes To see the paintings mentioned in the following article, follow these links: Fear sparks on the faces

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Bad Bunny, the new Taylor Swift of Latin America?

The music scene has long been dominated by one name: Taylor Swift. Swift has captured the hearts of many with her heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. Without a doubt, everyone

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Ban social media for adults instead

Last month, a landmark law took effect in Australia: a social media ban for all children under the age of sixteen. The government’s argument is clear: social media is deemed

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Information Wars and the Erosion of Truth Diplomacy

The Quiet War for Credibility In international affairs, wars are no longer confined to territories or weapons. They begin with narratives, often before the first political move is made. The

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Candance Owens and the making of Charlie Kirk’s “whodunnit” mystery 

The new right, the new Qanon?  Rian Johnson’s Knife’s out third instalment has found an unlikely competitor in Candace Owens’ podcast. Since the death of Charlie Kirk, American political commentator

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A case for income-based fines

A €170 fine can ruin someone’s month or barely register at all. If punishment depends on income, can flat fines ever be fair? And who do they actually deter? About

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Climate mitigation is a selfish act

In the past 30 years, there has been a climate top every year, with the intention to find solutions for both climate change and its consequences. Furthermore, a lot of

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The cost of the sun disappearing 

The rays of the sun are far more than a simple provider of Vitamin D; they are there to pick you up after your worst shifts at work, or when

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Understanding, not deterrence: A response letter to “End of the Beginning”

This article was written by guest contributor and former checks member (2022-2023) Paul Johann Lindhorst. In the new print edition of the “Checks&Balances” magazine, the author sincerely and seriously contemplates

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“Mining Our Way To Carbon Neutrality”: The Cost of the Capitalist Logic

This article was written by guest contributor Adam Sereir. The Green Lie. As the planet burns and temperatures soar, world leaders scramble to draft climate resolutions.However, these policies are less

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