The rapid increase of surveillance technologies during the Cold War, which was stimulated by national security’s preoccupations, did not bring a hoped-for superior social order. Instead, it helped to bring about the rise of a surveillance state in which Orwellian … Continue reading Origin of Surveillance Technology and its Unforseen Consequences in Society
The exercise of military, political and economic influence always relies upon the “mechanisms of ‘culture’”[1]: a given distribution of power, in fact, can always be legitimized through cultural texts. Edward Said’s classic model of Orientalism which is based upon the … Continue reading History of American Orientalism and the Vietnam War
“Any means necessary to protect our race. I am a racist and I am proud of it, because I love my race I’m going to defend it”[1] – these words were proclaimed by the leader of the direct action organization … Continue reading The Rise of Populism in Europe: A Case Study of Hungary and Romania
People tend to attribute advancements in science and technology to the (positive) effects and influence of macro-actors, such as imperialism, capitalism, industrialization and globalization. However, in reality, the emergence and existence of these entities is usually taken for granted: it … Continue reading Communication Technologies: Their Evolution and Impact on Writing and Anthropology
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “nationalism”? Do you imagine a movement of people who, united by their distinct culture, language and interests, are seeking separation and political independence from the alien domination? … Continue reading Competing Nationalisms: A Closer Look at Kenyan Nationalisms
The only active conflict in Europe today, the war in Ukraine, has been “on a low simmer”[1] since 2015. A recently unexpected military build-up on the Russo-Ukrainian border has raised concerns around the globe not just about the beginning of … Continue reading Political Anthropology: Russian Imperialism and the War in Ukraine
The ‘traditional’ modernization theory claims that nations progress through similar stages of development where today’s developing countries are now in a similar economic situation as once was experienced by the modern industrial giants. Following this logic, through the common path … Continue reading Why NAFTA Has Not Improved the Mexican Economy or Lessened Immigration of Undocumented Mexicans to the U.S.?
In light of the recent 40th and 25th anniversaries of Quebec’s two referendums on sovereignty, which marked the tensest moments in Canada’s modern history, it is imperative to recount the past struggles of the country’s distinct society as well as … Continue reading Québécois Nationalism: Its History and Federal Government’s Responses
“The female circumciser, an older woman whom Tracy recognized as a member of a neighboring community of the Rendille tribe of northern Kenya, approached the space between the girl’s legs with a newly purchased razor blade in hand. Tracy watched … Continue reading The Significance and Dangers of FGM and Its Recent Spike in Kenya