United States has a major involvement, as well as a major stake, in a majority of today’s unfolding conflicts. From Europe to the Middle East, the presence of American advisors and diplomats, as well as their equipment and weapons, make their mark. With the current presidential race in the United States, it is estimated that the question of American involvement in foreign conflicts will serve as a major backdrop of the election in November.
The Blackout Strategy: India’s Growing Dependence on Internet Shutdowns
On 28 September, the Home Department of Odisha, India ordered a 48-hour suspension of all internet services, including social media and mobile data in Bhadrak district. Over the past six years, this approach has become a default strategy of the regional and central governments in dealing with protests, communal violence flares and even mundane issues such as prevention of cheating during exams.
‘Watching the Universe Unfold Together’. An interview with John Conway, the Director of the Onsala Space Observatory.
Utblick magazine interviewed Professor John Conway and discussed about astronomy’s advantage in explaining complex scientific ideas through images and the importance of international collaboration for scientific discoveries and progress.
A Guide to Japan’s Ruling LDP’s Leadership Election
On September 27th, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will cast votes to determine its next party president. The leadership election comes not only at a crucial time for the LDP itself, which has been hit by corruption scandals and is facing a general election that must be held within a year, but also amidst an increasingly difficult geopolitical and security situation in the Indo-Pacific.
The Rise of the Far-Right in Germany – How Did We Let This Happen?
On 1 September 2024, two state elections took place in Germany – and their results are historical
How the Attacker Became the Defender: A (brat) Summer Course on Political Branding
While social media was living its brat summer, eating whole cucumbers and reflecting on “If You Asked Me On A Deeper Level” posts, the already fiery American presidential election was thrown into turmoil.
Norway’s Way into the EU?
Whether or not Norway should seek to enter the European …
The Rise of the European Far-Right – Orban and the EU Elections
On March 15th, Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Prime Minister celebrated the …
Your Vote, Our Future – Why the European Parliamentary Elections Matter More than Ever
The elections to the European Parliament are once again upon …