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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The Rialto Revolution: How Venice Shaped Global Trade and Finance
Luis Marroquin Dec 14, 2024 ABSTRACT Venice is a living and breathing city. Yet, our collective memory fixates on a present filled with disaster narratives, overtourism, and a perhaps too-literal sinking. Once…
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European ethics body
Giulia Grandin Feb 22, 2021 It often happens that EU politicians and officers pass from EU institutions to the private sector, and vice versa. In Brussels, the phenomenon is known as revolving…
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Wall of Hope or False Promise? Unveiling Environmental Security through the Great Green Wall’s Impact
By Andreea Lauricella Pivasu ABSTRACT As environmental degradation accelerates and issues such as resource scarcity and ecological collapse drive violent conflict and migration, global initiatives such as international agreements, renewable energy programs,…
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Vogue Arabia sheds light on Women empowerment in the Arab world
Malak Albaw Dec 13, 2023 How can one of the most lavish dinner gala’s in the MENA region bring a positive impact on the world? Vogue Arabia and Tiffany & Co. take…
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Venezuela. What Now?
By Fausto Randazzo ABSTRACT The political crisis in Venezuela has persisted since 2013, characterized by deepening economic instability, widespread corruption, and a deteriorating democratic system. This article examines the root causes of…
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Vaccine Autarchy
Ludovico Campagnolo Mar 31, 2021. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 It seemed that the vaccine could have been the light at the end of the tunnel, but the enduring struggles of the vaccine…
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University and Housing
Gokce Arslan Dec 17, 2023 It is the imperative of a university to ensure the availability of adequate, affordable housing for its students. It’s not just about economic concerns; housing is a…
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Understanding Ethiopian Geopolitics: A Historical and Contemporary Assessment
Bora Aşkınoğlu Mar 8, 2024 1.0. Introduction This article will try to enlighten the inner Ethiopian power politics, its implications for the greater Horn of Africa region and beyond. Ethiopia is a…
