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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On India-Armenia Arms Deal
Bora Aşkınoğlu Dec 1, 2024 ABSTRACT India is Armenia’s top arms supplier as of October 2024 [1]. The two have fostered the closest relations than ever before, only catalyzed by the recent…
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Nuclear energy: an endless debate
Analaura Ransdale May 21, 2021 Nuclear energy is probably one of the most divisive topics in the public opinion. While many of us see it as a danger due to the potential…
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New Axis in the Horn of Africa
Bora Aşkınoğlu Dec 27, 2024 ABSTRACT The Horn of African politics has recently been subject to significant geopolitical changes. The trilateral summit that took place in early October this year sent shockwaves…
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New attacks on Ukraine. Slovakia asserted: We will block the admission of Kiev to NATO to avoid a war conflict
Stefania Laviola Feb 9, 2024 The Slovakian Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has announced that his country will block Ukraine’s entry to NATO to avoid a war conflict. “We will stop and veto…
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Nayib Bukele’s Vision for Security: Transforming El Salvador’s Landscape
Gerson Singana Mar 22, 2024 In the tumultuous landscape of Central American politics, Nayib Bukele stands out as a figure of both controversy and hope. Elected as the President of El Salvador…
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Navigating the Wartime Information Maze – Why Media Literacy in Youth Matters
Tamara Grujić Dec 17, 2023 During major world events, the media has always been a powerful tool. In the example of the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed its beneficiary as well as disastrous…
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NATO at a Crossroads: A Legacy of Strength Amid New Challenges
Juna Hoxha Nov 29, 2024 ABSTRACT Since its establishment in 1949, NATO has been a pillar of transatlantic security, a mechanism that has adapted to evolving geopolitical realities, while maintaining its primary…
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National fund against eating disorders reduced: what will be the consequences for Italy?
Martina Faggiani Feb 9, 2024 Eating disorders represent a problem that is quickly exacerbating worldwide. In Italy, 5% of the population has an eating disorder: a worrying percentage if we consider that…
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My future in the labor market: prospects and tools for millennials
Chiara Palmisano Nov 12, 2018 (from a conference held by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice) After the 2008 crisis, millions of citizens demand better social protection policies and workers expect a democratic…
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Migration: What is multiculturalism?
Sabrina Pipitone Dec 2, 2021. Updated: Nov 30, 2023 Migration is one of the most talked-about phenomena of our time, especially in Europe. The top leaders of the region seem to have…
