Estival recommendations
Attempting to escape from the capitalist society in which I live- gosh, my life is so hard- I've endeavored away from consumption this...
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Leilani Radaideh
- Jun 29
I’m Right Where You Left Me: Perpetually Living in my Memories
Can you recall your very first memory? What about your beloved childhood pet's name? Or the taste of your favorite childhood dish? ...
Marta De Grandi
- Jun 18
Last Sunday Summary of 2022/23
Hello everyone and welcome to the Maastricht Diplomat last Sunday Summary of this academic year. While some of us are already in the...
Sofia Van Trooijen
- Jun 12
Harmonising the Urgency of Climate Change
With summer around the corner, as we reach the middle of June, temperatures have already reached as high as 30 degrees Celsius. During my...
Laura Osterrieth
- Jun 1
(In)justice was served: a case on Sanda Dia
Sanda Dia was a 20-years-old Belgian student, who was studying civil engineering at the prestigious University of Leuven. Coming from a...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
- May 31
Lützerath: Post Mortem
If you have followed the news in January and are somewhat interested in climate justice, you will definitely have come across reports...
Alodia Heijmans
- May 29
Eesti-residency: The New Digital Nation with Edward Lucas
A small innovation of technology and a revolution on the global market, the system of Estonian e-Residency, also called...
Maya Müller-Perron
- May 28
Re-envisioning religion - Verhoeven´s feminine chapel
As I enter the room, daylight shines through brightly painted windows, casting warm, playful reflections of light on the walls covered...
Chiara Matschuck
- May 28
Another Week, Another Sunday Summary
It is the 28th of May and the end of the week. So, it is high time for another Sunday Summary. Let´s have a look together at everything...
Guest Writer
- May 27
Fostering Good Practice in International Volunteering
Tips to avoid pitfalls and enhance your positive impact International volunteering is a fast-changing and exponentially growing field....
Esther Neville
- May 25
A forgotten crisis: Human Rights Violations in Western Sahara
Throughout history, borders have perpetually changed, relocated and alternated depending on which state was in power. A location may...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger & Sofia van Trooijen
- May 25
The Long Shadow of Lex Oppia
She passes a hand through her many stolas, indecisive as to what to wear. Settling for a simple yet elegant maroon, the fabric slips...
Jane Hilgert
- May 25
"Papers, please."
There is a heart beat. Good , strong, steady. A chest rises as air fills the lungs. Blood is being pumped through the veins. And not only...
Leen Mahayni
- May 25
Lebanon, Caught in the Middle
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, was once dubbed the "Paris of the Middle East" and "Middle Eastern Switzerland". From a financial...
Emre Küpcük
- May 25
Putting a Stop to Ethnic Cleansing in a growingly realist world: The Rohingya and the ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been examining the ongoing situation concerning the livelihoods of Rohingya people in Burma,...
Mercure Libbrecht Gourdet
- May 25
A tale of a former arctic
The year is 2045. Osuitok, now an old man, steps out of his truck, puts on his jacket and backpack, and sets off. His destination is the...
Louise Chanut & Maya Müller-Perron
- May 25
Building Walls or Breaking Barriers: The EU's Struggle with Migration Control
Two positions on the EU´s migration crisis: A few days ago, on the 28th of March 2023, the committee on budgets of the European...
Anthi Likitsakos
- May 25
Is Force-feeding Torture?
When we think of torture, we might think of war criminals, communist states, and violent and gruesome practices. However, some types of...
Lisa Feldstein & Federica Broggi
- May 25
Let’s talk: FGM and Reproductive Health Rights
Ever heard of FGM? Whether you have or not, it would be useful to clarify that this acronym stands for Female Genital Mutilation,...
Jonathan Wijayaratne
- May 25
Vox Populi Vox Dei: Addressing the European Democratic Deficit
Brussels, 15 May 2019. Public television networks in all 28 Member States of the European Union are broadcasting the Eurovision Debate...
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