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On April 8th, the Kremlin spokesman stated that Russia sees no reason to pursue talks on a long-delayed peace treaty with Japan to officially end World War II, citing Tokyo’s
Avery Hazard
16 Jun 2025
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Among the most pressing threats to democracy in the digital age is the spread of misinformation and the inability to
Bridget Hess
23 Nov 2021
Europe has seen a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Austria, in response, has imposed a new lockdown which will selectively
Antoine Brimbal
23 Nov 2021
On October 7, the Polish Constitutional Court denounced the European Union’s interference in the Polish legal system, and affirmed the
Hasnae Khiyar
22 Nov 2021
You have probably heard the term, “misinformation” more than once. Whether in class, at home, in political speeches, or in
Marina Devotto
22 Nov 2021
The Reinventing Higher Education Conference organized by IE University and LUISS University was held this year in Rome, Italy at
Wesley Swan
22 Nov 2021
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Cultural Appropriation: Less Progressive Than We Think?
When was the last time you stopped to wonder if something you wore, said, or did might offend someone from another culture? If you’ve spent even a semester at IE University, chances are the thought has crossed your mind more than once. What Is Cultural Appropriation? Cultural appropriation occurs “when members of a majority group adopt cultural elements of a minority group in an exploitative, disrespectful, or stereotypical way.” Its purpose serves as a progressive term, aiming to protect exploited minorities and help preserve their unique customs and traditions. However, is the concept truly…
Luciana Restrepo
19 May 2025