Dark Academia: Our Obsession and its Problems

Written by Amy Britton If you have been anywhere near Instagram or TikTok in recent years, you will have heard of the expansive world of aesthetics. Nowadays, many teenagers and young adults dedicate their lives to a specific aesthetic and everything that they do –  including the sports, activities and books that they enjoy –… Read More Dark Academia: Our Obsession and its Problems

Geopolitics: A Lesson in Diplomatic Expediency

Written by Samuel Scott Throughout history, the conundrum of whether events themselves or the actions of those involved possess greater agency is a pertinent one. What is often omitted, however, from discussions of historical and cultural determinism is the role of geopolitics (the intersection of geography and politics). For all too often, geography and its… Read More Geopolitics: A Lesson in Diplomatic Expediency