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Pervasive Propaganda: How Russian Media Strategies Mislead Citizens and the World
Propaganda has become an inescapable feature of the modern media landscape, occupying an increasingly significant portion of public communications and posing a serious threat to the freedom of access to information. According to Britannica, propaganda is the dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. With the development of the internet, propaganda can be found everywhere and in any country. That said, the questio
Mekhanoshin Semen
Oct 67 min read


Current Challenges of the International Criminal Court's Jurisdiction
“We will continue to carry out our mandate in order to fulfil the fundamental commitment forming the basis of the Rome Statute: that the lives of all human beings have equal value” - Karim A.A. Khan, ICC Prosecutor The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 to those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Yet, despite its mandate, the Court remains at the center of ongoing controversy. If the ICC plays such a cruc
Sofiia Tuzhikova
Sep 154 min read


Sanctioning Hunger: A View From the Field
This interview with humanitarian Jean-Raphaël Poitou addresses the underlying causes of global hunger that are not often discussed.
Mallory Mast Taylor
Dec 13, 20248 min read


A Journey of Enduring and Resilience: The Story of Syrian refugee Dr. Ahmad Terkawi
This interview with Dr. Ahmad Terkawi dives into the refugee crisis facing Syria.
Cyrine Bettaieb
Nov 28, 20248 min read


From Russia to Freedom: A Trans Woman's Asylum Journey in Spain
In this interview, a trans woman relates her story of asylum from Russia due to LGBTQ+ persecution.
Mallory Mast Taylor
Nov 8, 20247 min read


The War in Gaza: An Interview with UNRWA's Jonathan Fowler
To understand better the situation that prevails in Gaza, OCC contributor Cyrine Bettaieb talked to Jonathan Fowler, UNRWA.
Cyrine Bettaieb
May 31, 202413 min read


Navigating Misinformation in a Digitally Connected World
<p>In a world of increasing crises, from new and ongoing wars to an intensifying climate situation, accurate information is necessary to create the foundation of effective responses and public resilience. </p>
Jordan Bogle
Dec 13, 20235 min read


Afghanistan at a Crossroads
<p> In a recent enlightening online talk at SLU-Madrid, attended by an audience of keen political science professors and students, Obaidullah Baheer, a non-violent activist and lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, unraveled the complexities surrounding today’s Afghanistan. His approach, rich in depth and perspective, navigated through the refugee […]</p>
Obaidullah Baheer
Nov 27, 20235 min read


Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict
<p>#CrisisinContext – OCC Factsheet By Barah Mikaïl On October 7, 2023, new violence erupted in Israeli-Palestinian relations. However, it’s important to note that the situation was far from calm even before this date, as these relations have long been marked by structural violence. This factsheet puts “the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” in perspective and aims at giving […]</p>

Barah Mikaïl
Nov 15, 20231 min read


A Damaging Healthcare Crisis in the United States
<p>The healthcare crises experienced by undocumented immigrants in the United States constitute a significant concern that is chronically under-addressed. Further exploration of this issue promises to expand our understanding of societal ramifications within a context where healthcare is not universally accessible. By intensifying the scrutiny of such healthcare concerns, there is potential […]</p>
Michael Poirier
May 30, 20234 min read
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