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 Last Trump Supporters
Ludovico Campagnolo Feb 17, 2021 With the electoral defeats and the storming of the Capitol building plummeting his approval rate, Trump has left the White House as one of the most unpopular…
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The hidden actors in European Politics: MEPs’ assistants
Giulia Grandin and Annelien Zaal Apr 1, 2021. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 One of the three main parts of the European Parliament’s administrative support structure encompasses MEPs’ personal assistants. These personal assistants…
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The forgotten voice of Afghan feminism and a notable example: RAWA
Francesca Filippi Feb 9, 2024 During a radio transmission on 17/11/2001, Laura Bush famously stated: “Because of our recent military gains, in much of Afghanistan, women are no longer imprisoned in their…
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The European Union negotiates new sanctions against Russia
Greta Bordin Mar 10, 2021 A response to the arrest of Alexei Navalny Recently, rumours have spread about further restrictive measures agreed by the European Union against Russia. During Foreign Affairs Council…
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The Digital Green Certificate a.k.a. Vaccination Passport – where are we at?
Giulia Grandin Apr 12, 2021 “We need the Digital Green Certificate to re-establish our confidence in the Schengen zone while continuing to fight the COVID-19 pandemic” affirmed the Chair of the Civil…
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The collateral damage of colonial history: an intersectional approach to the sexual assault against Native American women
Aglaia Gulakova Nov 18, 2024 ABSTRACT The sexual assault against Native American women is a complex issue rooted in the historical oppression and marginalization of Indigenous communities during the colonial period. This…
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The case of Giulia Cecchettin: case or Patriarchy?
Stefania Laviola Dec 17, 2023 Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old girl, was found lying dead on the banks of Barcis Lake on November 18th. Her body had wounds on the head and on…
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EU’s Green Deal: the Farm to Fork strategy
Cecilia Brocca Nov 18, 2021 Can our forks become more sustainable? The Farm to Fork Strategy explained in order to understand the role of agriculture in the Green Deal. The Covid-19 pandemic…
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EU-UK Relations Post Brexit: A Troublesome Divorce
Camilla Castelanelli Feb 22, 2021 It has been little more than one month and a half since the UK has officially left the EU, by embarking on a new relationship based on…
