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The Era of Barbarianism: Human Notions that Emulate Ancient Questions
The questions of the new world are the same questions barbarians asked themselves in paleolithic times.
A New Westphalia: From 1648 to 2023, the Era demands a Change in Borders
As most history buffs would know, the Treaty of Westphalia that took place in 1648 was a treaty that decided modern nation-states after the Thirty Year war in Europe. Borders were decided among the ruling Counts, Princes, and Dukes. The basic formality was to be fulfilled on certain main factors such as resources, the people, …
Global Politics – The Strings that decide our Fate
As Netanyahu openly threatens the Arab world, a concept of global politics is to be examined. “If the Arab world wishes to maintain it’s interests, it should remain silent”. Countries very much like humans operate on the basis of interests. One nation is concerned with safety, whilst some nations are concerned with economics. Smaller nations …
An Identity Crisis – The perfect litmus test of Character
Erik Erikson was a researcher whos’ work concentrated on the crisis of identity development, or an identity crisis. He had broken down 8 stages of personality growth which can be found in all his research papers. We will concentrate on the clashes of personalities and the development of an identity over time. Erikson believes that …
Heroes – A Social Concept
Human nature is based on groupings and incapable of handling blame, the aim of folklore and heroic stories was to cast a shadow over these flaws, or had planned to. Folk tales depict heroes. Heroes were always deciphered as doing what is right by all, not for a few, whilst being brave enough to take …
Belonging – A Youthful Attempt to be a part of Something
There are many things to fight for. There are many ways to fight for what is “right”. Although subjective, fighting for a cause has been a long-standing trend among the youth populace. It has this sudden effect of belonging to something bigger than oneself. It would be inconvenient to be singled out and not belong …
Israeli Blueprint: The Idea of Recognition
The concept of precedent is based on decisions taken by a superior Court, a Supreme Court, House of Lords etc. Legitimacy of nations, too, is decided by the highest authority within the State machinery. What leaders do is recorded in history and is used as a guidance tool for future leaders in the region to …
West v. Islam – As tolerance fades from Liberal nations, it ignites separation towards the Islamic World.
Liberalism championed itself as the forefront for equality, free market economics, individualism, and most importantly tolerance. Tolerance has been considered one of the core principles of liberalism since its advent from John Locke. Credited to Voltaire, however sources differ and say Elizabeth Beatrice Hall was the one who, initially said, “I do not agree with what …
9/11 – The Great Conspiracy
“Our very Freedom came under attack” During George Bush’s administration, America witnessed the most horrifying attack on its soil in its history. Deeming it as an intelligence failure, America was struck with 4 hijacked planes on integral locations within their administrative zones. The World Trade Center in New York was attacked with two planes flying …