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PAST SHORT PAPERS

We are proud of our short papers. That is why we decided to document all those written in the past, since 2022. You can find all the work of our Short Paper Writers here!

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A SHORT-LIVED JOY AND LONG-LASTING REGRET: RUSSIAN-HUNGARIAN NUCLEAR ENERGY RELATIONS

By: Sofiya Tryzub-Cook

This paper evaluates the strategic advantages and disadvantages of Hungary’s decision to maintain friendly relations with Russia against the backdrop Russia’s war against Ukraine.

TRUST IN CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY SLOWS CLIMATE ACTION TODAY

By: Philipp Peksalgam

This paper criticizes currently unrealistic carbon-zero approaches that rely heavily on undeveloped and unverified carbon capture technology.

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NOTE TO SELF: DON’T LET EUROPEANS DRAW UP BORDERS. A GEOPOLITICAL TOUR OF THE MIDDLE EAST’S IMAGINARY LINES

by Matteo Piccini

NAVIGATING THE FOG OF WAR: TRANSFORMING THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL’S VETO POWER IN THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

By: Danylo Malchevskyi

THE POWER OF MISINFORMATION AND PROPAGANDA IN THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR

By: Ludmila Krusteva

The Double-Edged Sword of the Fog of War

by: Tadeáš Krejčí

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THE GOALS OF THE FRIESIAN NATIONAL PARTY: A NEW FORM OF SEPARATISM?

By: Noah van der Wal Edgcomb

This paper discusses the separatist Friesian National Party (FNP) in the Netherlands and its novel strategies to achieve autonomy.

THE EU AND GREENLAND: WILL THE SEESAW FIND A BALANCE?

By: Meie van der Steeg

This paper explores the geopolitical position of Greenland, and why the EU should support Greenlandic autonomy to build stronger relations with the island.

A LOST CAUSE: WHY THE NEW RUSSIAN STATE IN UKRAINE WAS NEVER FEASIBLE

By: Ryan Martin Dillmann

This paper breaks down why the Novorossiyan movement to achieve an autonomous Russian state within Ukraine never was feasible.

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THE VICTIM BECOMES THE PERPETRATOR: POLISH ANTI-TERRORISM LEGISLATION - AN INDICATOR OF INCREASING ISLAMOPHOBIA

Marlena Dziekanowska

A paper on the Islamophobic nature of Polish legislation on terrorism

NAMING TERRORISM: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BUFFALO ‘SHOOTING'

Ava Fritz

A paper aiming to illuminate the bias to disconsider White domestic crimes as “terrorist” in North America and Europe

CRYPTOCURRENCIES: A HEATING FUEL FOR TERRORISM

Theodor Azbej

A paper revealing how cryptocurrency contributes to terrorism

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IN-LAND TERRORISM IN FRANCE: IS REPATRIATION A VIABLE SOLUTION?

Ona Jurkeviciute

A paper on legal changes in how France prosecutes terrorist crimes.

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SHORT PAPER OF THE MONTH

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THE EVOLUTION OF FEMINISM AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVISM IN CHINA

by Danylo Malchevskyi

GIRLHOOD VS WOMANHOOD: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

by Liwia Sadoch

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THE MORAL IMPERATIVE OF DEVELOPED NATIONS IN SUPPORTING DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF SWEDEN'S IMPACT ON NAMIBIA

By Elin Papenbrock

DAHOMEY’S LEGACY: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE BRITISH NAVAL BLOCKADE AND FRENCH COLONISATION TO THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DECLINE OF DAHOMEY

by Maria Kotova

GAMES COUNTRIES PLAY: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EU’S APPROACH TO SECURE RAW MATERIALS IN AFRICA

by Ana Vlasie

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STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS IN AFRICA: NAVIGATING THE US–RUSSIAN RIVALRY

by Danylo Malchevskyi

AUTOCRATIC CHALLENGES AND ELECTORAL RESILIENCE IN THE EU AND US

by Danylo Malchevskyi

DEMOCRACY AND CYBERSPACE - A NEW SHIFT

by Mihnea Călin Loi

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HOW THE EU IS PUSHING BACK AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS.

By: Abe de Ruijter

This paper discusses the effect of pushbacks funded by the EU, and the legality and morality of this border security tactic.

THE EU’S DIGITAL SERVICES AND DIGITAL MARKETS ACT:
A NEW FRONTIER AGAINST HATE SPEECH?

By: Leandra Voss

This paper dives into EU legal developments to fight online hate speech and the juxtaposition between the protection of freedom of speech in social media and the regulation of hate speech.

THE PARADOXICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ‘NEW LAÏCITÉ’ AND THE FRENCH DISCRIMINATORY REPRESENTATION OF THE HIJAB

By: Coralie Crabeil

This paper breaks down how the fundamental principles of laïcité (secularism) and the laws stemming from it in France discriminate against Muslim Hijabis.

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THE FUTURE OF NEO-COLONIALISM: MALI AND THE WAGNER GROUP FORCES

By Matthew Paul Gonzalez

This article explores Mali’s turbulent relationship with its former colonizer, France, and how the nation’s recent shift toward Russian support constitutes an attempted grab for independence.

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MELTING JUSTICE: THE WILLOW PROJECT AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ALASKA

By Milica Mijailović

This paper discusses the recent neocolonial-esque oil drilling project, “Willow Project”, spearheaded by the Biden administration, and its devastating implications for indigenous Alaskans.

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BRAIN DRAIN IN THE MODERN WORLD

By Sára Kornya

This article discusses the phenomenon of “brain drain” and how it is potentially a result of former colonial rule by states like the U.K.

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Wokeism - a Friend or a Foe to the Left?

by Anjela Postic

Wokeism itself is not inherently flawed; it is our perception of it that creates division.

Would you like to live in Trump’s Great America?

by Ana Maria Dediu

The paper critiques Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement, arguing that it perpetuates toxic nostalgia, divisiveness, and a culture of misogyny, particularly resonating with disaffected young men and incel communities.

The Role of Digital Media in Political Referendums: A Study on Social Media and the 2024 U.S Elections

by Sarya Nasser

This paper argues that digital media platforms have a visible impact on U.S. elections. By analyzing current trends and past case studies, a deeper understanding of the media's pivotal role in shaping political outcomes can be established.

A Modern Day Chicken Tariff War - How Trump’s Tariff Proposals Will Impact American Citizens and European Countries

by Ania Ziemba

This paper explores how the tariffs proposed by Donald Trump will lead to higher prices and less downstream jobs for American civilians and to a potential European recession.

JANUARY 2025 SHORT PAPERS

Check out this round of short papers on the theme Facing Environmental Issues.

Dive deeper into this topic below!

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The Rising Threat of AI: An Overview of the Material Influence of Technology on the Current Ecological Environment

by Sarya Nasser

 This article will focus on the environmental impact associated with the increased use of AI, arguing that the common perception of AI as seamless and immaterial overlooks the ecological damage that the technology tends to generate.

Ways to Drown Capitalist Hunger: The Economic Feedback Loop of Overfishing

by Ana Maria Dediu

This essay explores how capitalism's push for short-term profit is a danger to long-term sustainability in marine resources and whether a compromise can be found.

EU-Mercosur: Another Case of Profit vs. Sustainability

by Anjela Postic

Critics argue that the agreement is little more than greenwashing, masking its potential to devastate the environment and exacerbate global inequalities. With climate change intensifying, its timing raises pressing questions: why push forward a pact that undermines sustainability goals?

FEBRUARY 2025 SHORT PAPERS

Insights on Migration, Politics and Labour Market. Read Now!

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Exploring the Semantics: “Digital Nomads” or the Cult of Being Rich

by Anjela Postic

If a migrant is defined as “someone who changes his or her country of usual residence”, then digital nomads fit this description perfectly. The key difference? Privilege.

The Invisible Workforce: How Economies Mask Their Reliance on Migrants

by Ana Maria Dediu

 This article delves into how Western economies justify their anti-immigration stance and how capitalist societies reconcile the inherent conflict in modern labor markets.

FEBRUARY 2025 SHORT PAPERS OUT NOW!

New Insights on Migration, Politics and Labour Market. Read Now!

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Exploring the Semantics: “Digital Nomads” or the Cult of Being Rich

by Anjela Postic

If a migrant is defined as “someone who changes his or her country of usual residence”, then digital nomads fit this description perfectly. The key difference? Privilege.

The Invisible Workforce: How Economies Mask Their Reliance on Migrants

by Ana Maria Dediu

 This article delves into how Western economies justify their anti-immigration stance and how capitalist societies reconcile the inherent conflict in modern labor markets.

These papers were edited by the Short Paper management team. Thank you!

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