International Hours
Welcome to the VDS Journal! Here you can find all the VDS International Hour publications. Since 2018, we have been engaging Venetian students and our readers with topics that interest them the most. From politics and international relations, to economics and human rights, our team is passionate about providing a wide range of articles for you to stay informed.
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Venezuela, what’s next?
Written by Stefaniia Orlova and Angelica Capelli Introduction On January 30th, a fascinating discussion took place at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, examining the consequences of US intervention in Venezuela. […]
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The Turkish Exception? How has Turkey managed to reconcile its rent-heavy domestic system with constant growth? Is it the only case? Is it sustainable?
Introduction Since the election of the Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi – AKP) in November 2002, Turkey has emerged as a paradoxical case among the world’s rapidly […]
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The World of Honorary Consulates: Opportunities and Careers in Diplomacy
Written by Lorena Barbaro and Stefaniia Orlova On December 3rd, students of Ca’ Foscari University attended a meeting of particular relevance for those studying international relations: a public lecture delivered […]
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Manufacturing Dependency: Perpetuation of the U.S. Hegemony in Puerto Rico.
ABSTRACT This article explores the enduring mechanisms through which the United States maintains control over Puerto Rico, positioning the island as a case study for broader imperialistic strategies in the […]
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…and she took the one less travelled by
Ideas, opinions, stereotypes, misconceptions, misinterpretations… and we might endlessly go ahead enlisting the wide range of attitudes towards Africa. There’s the need of objectivity; there’s the need of appropriate study; […]