The concept of “the Orient,” as critiqued by Edward Said in “Orientalism,” emerged from Western colonialism, portraying the East as exotic and backward. This biased view, particularly influenced by Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt, shapes Western perceptions, presenting the East as a threatening “Other.” Said argues for the need for peaceful coexistence and challenges these stereotypes.
Donald Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland raised significant geopolitical questions about ownership and globalization. Greenland, predominantly inhabited by Inuit people, has a complex colonial history with Denmark. Trump’s proposal, viewed as neo-colonial by some, was definitively rejected by both Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing local autonomy and cultural identity amid global power dynamics.
The Panama canal is of huge economic and strategic importance, being one of the world’s major trade routes. Trump has
Introduction In an era where extreme wealth allows for unparalleled experiences, the most exclusive adventure trips in the world reflect
Many migrant women in the UK working in domestic and home-care sectors face exploitation, including non-payment, long hours, racial abuse, and even rape. The global care chain sees workers from poorer countries supporting wealthier households. Limited state funding for domestic care in wealthier countries exacerbates the issue, with many migrant workers enduring poor conditions to support their families financially.
Global culture is where large numbers of people in different countries across the world share common norms, values and tastes,
The war in Ukraine, Brexit National ‘green’ subsidies suggest that globalisation is in reverse, but this isn’t necessarily a good thing!
The 2022 football world cup in Qatar has caused controversy because Qatar does not recognise same sex marriage or civil
The Tory U-turn on its disastrous tax-cutting mini budget demonstrates how little power the British government has in relation to the forces of economic globalisation
The Russian State’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine is both a grim reminder of the power of nation states and local/