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A warm welcome from the Editor
Dear readers, With summer now officially over, the Christmas lights coming back up in Maastricht and the temperatures getting frigid...
Head Editor
Oct 19, 2023


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...
Leilani Radaideh
Jul 17, 2023


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? ...
Leilani Radaideh
Jun 29, 2023
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...
Marta De Grandi
Jun 18, 2023
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...
Sofia Van Trooijen
Jun 11, 2023


(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...
Laura Osterrieth
Jun 1, 2023


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...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger
May 31, 2023


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...
Alodia Heijmans
May 29, 2023


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...
Maya Müller-Perron
May 28, 2023


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...
Chiara Matschuck
May 28, 2023


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....
Guest Writer
May 27, 2023


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...
Esther Neville
May 25, 2023


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...
Lee-Ann Lichtenberger & Sofia van Trooijen
May 25, 2023


"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...
Jane Hilgert
May 25, 2023


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...
Leen Mahayni
May 25, 2023


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,...
Emre Küpcük
May 25, 2023


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...
Mercure Libbrecht Gourdet
May 25, 2023


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...
Louise Chanut & Maya Müller-Perron
May 25, 2023


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...
Anthi Likitsakos
May 25, 2023


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,...
Lisa Feldstein & Federica Broggi
May 25, 2023
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