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Formalizing Tradition, the Tianguis Example
Written by Kapell
Folklore suggests the Mesoamerican Tianguis (street markets, or as we call them in Mexico, “markets on wheels”) were created many years ago, when the hungry farmers decided to organize in order to bring their products to bigger cities and sell them. These markets grew larger and became part of our […]
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Cracking Down on Cocaine
Written by The Oxonian Globalist
President Evo Morales is in the midst of a political battle affecting citizens and international relations AT 4,000 metres above sea level, where the altitude causes even athletes to feel exhausted after a short walk, the city of El Alto, “The High”, is aptly named. Tourists who ascend its […]
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Goodluck Charms
Written by The Oxonian Globalist
US foreign policy in Nigeria and Egypt prioritises stability at the cost of democracy At the time of writing, all eyes are firmly fixed on the Arab world. Despite its support for the Arab awakening, the United States remains governed more by its national interest than humanitarian concerns. This is […]
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Conflict and Power
Written by The Oxonian Globalist
Grassroots movements such as the MST and activists such as Ribeiro are crucial to democratisation and reform in Brazilian society.
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: It’s the Fundamentals
Written by Josh Grundleger
It is clear, to even the most casual observers of American politics, that one of the most pressing problems of the past several years and a poignant issue in the 2012 election cycle is jobs. With unemployment rates at dismal levels—8.5% as of December 2011—and not having fallen below 8.0% […]
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What We Can Learn From Burma
Written by sushmajoshi
We know a lot about Burma. We know of violations of human rights waged against the political opposition and ethnic minorities, recruitment of child soldiers, political prisoners, refugees, and forced labor. We also know about the ongoing struggle between the military junta and Aung San Suu Kyi and her many house arrests. […]
