Written by Kayla Sagiz In a world where access to quality healthcare is often limited by financial barriers, Cuba stands as a unique example. The country’s healthcare system, deeply rooted in its revolutionary socialist ideology, considers healthcare as an inherent right of every citizen. With a focus on prevention andContinue Reading
Written by Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz The progressive erosion of borders given by the increasing globalization of economies has, in recent years, facilitated the fusion of cultures and traditions. This has increasingly led to multiple debates surrounding this phenomenon and the positioning of various cultures in relation to one another. ForContinue Reading
By Kayla Sagiz Passport privilege is like a golden ticket to the world, giving you all the benefits of high global mobility. However, if you hold a low-privilege passport, you face all sorts of obstacles when trying to travel, study, work, or live abroad. It’s like the international community isContinue Reading
By Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz It might seem strange to see Saudi Arabia being used as a case study for women’s rights. The Middle East has often been considered rather “backwards” in terms of the advancement of women’s empowerment. Most Western countries have mocked the state of affairs rebelling against itContinue Reading
Written by Sol Zeev-Ben-Mordehai The discussion of population decline following the global population surpassing eight billion people may seem absurd and perhaps contradictory. However, certain global demographic trends are increasingly worrying. Advancements in healthcare prolonging human lifespan, paired with declining fertility rates have led to ageing populations in some partsContinue Reading
KAYLA Hi, my name is Kayla, and I am a second year International Relations and Organizations student from Turkey. I have always been passionate about reading, and writing, especially about culture and politics. This year, I’ve published my first article on Sphaera that explores the experiences of my Turkish JewishContinue Reading
Written by Federico Arcuri As a third year BA International Studies student, I find it interesting to look back at who I was when I started this bachelor. I like comparing my expectations about university with the reality of actually studying here. While I definitely enjoyed studying here in manyContinue Reading
Written by Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz The call for action towards the mitigation of climate change has increased its urgency as a growing number of territories remain affected by its destructive consequences in the form of droughts, floods, bushfires, and epidemics. The most recent instance saw people struggling to repair whatContinue Reading
By Aiyana Vittoria Amplatz and Sol Zeev-Ben-Mordehai The relationship between humans and AI is a complex one. Whilst AI has the potential to revolutionise many aspects of human life, concerns around job displacement, privacy, and ethics also exist. As AI continues to evolve, it will be important for society toContinue Reading
By Kayla Sagiz In this compelling interview I asked my grandparents Yaşar and Fifi to share their experiences living in Istanbul as Turkish Jews over the past 80 years. From facing discrimination and violence to navigating the Istanbul Pogrom, they provide a powerful insight into the struggles and resilience ofContinue Reading