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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Sweden entrance in the NATO becomes a reality: what challenges it faced and what are the possible consequences
Giorgia del Fabbro Apr 14, 2024 On 7th of March 2024, Sweden officially became the 32nd member of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), after over 200 years of military non –…
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School-related gender-based violence
Maddalena Sartor Feb 25, 2023 School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is a phenomenon that affects millions of children, families, and communities worldwide. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines SRGBV…
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Russian foreign policy in the Middle East
Greta Bordin Mar 18, 2021. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 The Soviet and post-Soviet era Russian involvement in the Middle East has a long history, dating back even before the two World Wars…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: history vs. propaganda
Monika Evgenieva Dimitrova Mar 9, 2022 A factual historical comparison of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent claims of Ukrainian history Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a number of historical claims regarding…
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Russia’s Africa Strategy: A New Opportunity For The Continent?
Federico Campagnolo Nov 15, 2024 ABSTRACT Since the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation has had to reposition itself both economically and diplomatically, as relations with the…
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Riyadh’s Double-Edged Relations: Balancing China and the U.S. in a Shifting Global Landscape
Shayan Shojeai ABSTRACT Today’s international relations discussions center on China’s increasing influence and shifting power balance. With the U.S. losing its position as the sole superpower, rivalry intensifies and global affairs are…
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Reshaping the Global Power Equilibrium: China’s Ambitious Leap Through its Space Programme
Danyil Trus Feb 9, 2024 Over the past few years, the People’s Republic of China has achieved remarkable strides in the sphere of lunar exploration and the broader context of its space…
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READY, STEADY… DEBATE SOCIETY!
Laura Gaspari Nov 5, 2018 According to the definition of the Oxford Dictionary, a “debate” is “a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in…
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Persuasion: Life Coaching with Professor Ludbrook
Filippo Schena Nov 5, 2018 We met in November 2017, when the Venice Diplomatic Society was organizing the second edition of the Venice Universities’ Model United Nations (VeUMUN). It was necessary to…
