National fund against eating disorders reduced: what will be the consequences for Italy?
Eating disorders represent a problem that is quickly exacerbating worldwide. In Italy, 5% of the population has an eating disorder: a...
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Welcome to the VDS Blog! 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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Danyil Trus
- Feb 9
- 9 min
Reshaping the Global Power Equilibrium: China's Ambitious Leap Through its Space Programme
Over the past few years, the People's Republic of China has achieved remarkable strides in the sphere of lunar exploration and the...
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Jona Budanko
- Feb 9
- 3 min
Tracing the Footprints of the Dutch Election, Two Months Later
Two months after Dutch politics were struck by an earthquake, the structure of the next ruling government is yet to be seen. This is...
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Tamara Grujić
- Dec 17, 2023
- 4 min
Navigating the Wartime Information Maze - Why Media Literacy in Youth Matters
During major world events, media has always been a powerful tool. In the example of the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed its beneficiary...
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Gerson Singana
- Dec 17, 2023
- 3 min
Libertarianism could save Argentina with Javier Milei?
By the time this article is being written, Argentina’s inflation rate is approximately 140%. The political arena seems complicated,...
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Elena Araneo
- Dec 17, 2023
- 3 min
Indi Gregory's case
Indi was an eight-month-old child who was affected by D,L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a mitochondrial disease that targets multiple body...
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Gokce Arslan
- Dec 17, 2023
- 4 min
University and Housing
It is the imperative of a university to ensure the availability of adequate, affordable housing for its students. It's not just about...
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Stefania Laviola
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min
The case of Giulia Cecchettin: case or Patriarchy?
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...
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Martina Faggiani
- Dec 17, 2023
- 5 min
Italy-Albania Memorandum Of Understanding
Martina Faggiani Italy-Albania Memorandum of Understanding: Is the Controversial Agreement Illegal and How Does It Relate with the...
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Alessandro Boschin
- Dec 17, 2023
- 5 min
BR-each it!
Alessandro Maxim Boschin (MA Student in International Comparative Relations) BR-each it!: Will the UK withdraw from the European...
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Malak Albaw
- Dec 13, 2023
- 3 min
Vogue Arabia sheds light on Women empowerment in the Arab world
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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Lily Virag Szuhay Murciano
- May 8, 2023
- 8 min
What is Not #Trending: Orbà n’s Puppet Theatre of Hate
An opinion piece by Lili Virág Szuhay Murciano WHAT IS GOING ON IN HUNGARY RIGHT NOW While some countries are slowly adopting progressive...
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Maddalena Sartor
- Feb 25, 2023
- 6 min
School-related gender-based violence
School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is a phenomenon that affects millions of children, families, and communities worldwide.
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Filippo Schena
- Feb 1, 2023
- 10 min
Abroad or not abroad… that is (not) the question.Â
Right after the celebration for the first time this year, on January 24th, of the World Educational Day commissioned by UNESCO, let's get...
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Giada Santana
- Feb 1, 2023
- 4 min
Diplomacy between Globalism and Nationalism: the BREXIT case
In an era of significant global changes and particularly divisive political issues, Giada Santana describes her point of view on the...
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Francesca Matera
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Poland vs Belarus: when European values are at risk
What is happening at Ukranian and Polish border? The scarce information from inside sources heightens the EU stakes.
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Cecilia Brocca
- Dec 3, 2022
- 5 min
Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova: a new EU enlargement?
What are the implications of the recent and urgent request from Ukraine to join the EU?
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Analaura Ransdale
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min
World Environment Day: celebrating the Planet through collective action
As the impacts of the climate crisis become more evident and devastating, we cannot wait one second more to take action.
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Ludovico Campagnolo
- May 22, 2022
- 4 min
Trump's 2024 resurgence plan
After the Storming of the Capitol Building, a cascade of social media companies rushed to ban then-president Trump’s accounts.
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Tommaso Marmo
- May 13, 2022
- 5 min
The overlooked challenges of Big Tech regulation
The IT world and politics cross their paths perpetually, since the former strongly influences the latter. Yet seldom the opposite happens.
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