Numerous compelling reasons exist to study politics and development in the Middle East. One of the most significant reasons is the region’s abundant natural resources, particularly its vast oil reserves. These valuable resources have catapulted Middle Eastern countries onto the global stage and made them crucial players in geopolitics. As a result, nations with substantial...
During my academic journey, I demonstrated exceptional proficiency in mathematics and frequently aided my peers in primary and secondary school. However, upon reaching sixth form, I encountered a significant obstacle in this once-familiar subject. To my surprise, I discovered a newfound passion for government and politics, a topic I had never considered. Whether it was...
Abstract Human societies have disputed, connected, and negotiated over water resources since time immemorial. This interplay between water resources and politics is studied through the discipline of hydropolitics. While dominant discourses in hydropolitics lean on the ‘conflict or cooperation’ dichotomy to explain state behaviour, historical accounts of hydropolitics call for a more inclusive and comprehensive...
New York City, known for being the city that never sleeps, showcases an extraordinary blend of human ingenuity and limitless energy. Its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and diverse cultural landscape serve as a testament to the marvels of modern urban living. Little did I know, an enlightening journey awaited me at the AFS Intercultural Youth...
Back in Year 11, I was unsure what I wanted to do when I finished school. My choices were somewhere between business and economics, but I still did not feel that it was something I wanted to connect my life with. My permanent decision about my future career was made after a tragic event: the...
I never thought I’d be living and working in Bangkok for seven months, but here I am. I’m interning at Humanitarian Affairs Asia as a Social Impact Intern, helping organize the 3rd Global Peace Summit for January 2024. In addition to my internship under the Ministry of Education of Thailand, I volunteered as an English...
From a young age, I have been deeply committed to volunteering and giving back to my community and country. This passion has led me to work with numerous charities and non-governmental organizations over the years. With a degree in International Relations, I am driven to make a significant impact on a global level, by enhancing...
8th September 2023 was a seemingly ordinary evening in Agadir, Morocco. I was peacefully sitting on my bed, indulging in a series I’d longed to watch for quite some time. The clock struck 11:11 pm, a moment I’d always considered lucky, but little did I know that the universe had other plans for that hour....
This blog provides essential information on mental health and why the University community needs to take it seriously. In the last decade, communities have made notable leaps, cross-culturally, regarding raising awareness for mental health difficulties. Unfortunately, much work is still to be done, and we may have a few pieces of the puzzle missing. Young...
Elections, particularly general ones, involve fundamental choices that affect the world’s political norms and ideologies. Recent elections in several established democracies, such as the United States, Brazil, and Italy, have resulted in upheavals. In Thailand, however, voters had a chance to promote a free and fair democracy after the coup d’etat ousted Yingluck Shinawatra’s elected...
The DEN Student Conference held on May 12th, 2023, at Westminster University was an enriching and inspiring experience for students and staff from the City and Islington College Business of Enterprise. BTEC students and Capital City College Group staff members attended the conference. It provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their confidence and...
DEN Conference is one of the annual projects organized by the community of the Democratic Educational Network. It is a student-led initiative that emerges into a platform that allows individuals to work independently on a range of topics they are passionate about and present to a broad audience. It is also an opportunity to share,...