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What does populism mean?

We live in a perverse form of mass democracy. We are not guided by moral values or by spiritual values, we are only guided by desires, fear, hate and resentment. Demagogues use these feelings. Interview to Dutch philosopher Rob Riemen (pt. 2). Español

By José Zepeda

/ 19 Feb 2020

It's been a long time since we have lived in a democracy

As we witness the return of fascist expressions that undermine democracy from within, we must defend universal values and oppose their instrumentalization for the most abject ends. Interview to Dutch philosopher Rob Riemen (pt. 1) Español

By José Zepeda

/ 19 Feb 2020

It's been a long time since we have lived in a democracy

Hace mucho que ya no vivimos en una democracia

Ante el retorno de expresiones fascistas que minan desde dentro a la democracia, es preciso defender los valores universales y oponerse a que sean instrumentalizados por los fines más abyectos. Entrevista al filósofo holandés Rob Riemen (parte 1). English

By José Zepeda

/ 19 Feb 2020

Hace mucho que ya no vivimos en una democracia

Swiss anti-homophobia law distracts from persisting inequalities

The law poses serious questions about discriminatory public statements and how such statements can be challenged if democratic discourse fails to do so.

By Stefanie Boulila

/ 19 Feb 2020

Swiss anti-homophobia law distracts from persisting inequalities

The diasporic alienation of Syrian cinema

In the absence of Syrian screening platforms, who is the audience?

By Guevara Namer

/ 11 Feb 2020

The diasporic alienation of Syrian cinema

اغتراب السينما السورية

مع غياب منصات العرض السورية، من هو الجمهور؟

By غيفارا نمر

/ 11 Feb 2020

The BBC should stop placating bullies and apply these simple fixes

The BBC faces new and specific systemic pressures – but there are some simple ways to address the problems.

By Julian Petley

/ 7 Feb 2020

The BBC should stop placating bullies and apply these simple fixes

Number 10 are acting like nightclub doormen in their battle with journalists

Team Johnson's exclusion of journalists means we must all – including the Labour Party – step up to defend a free press.

By Tom Hinchcliffe

/ 7 Feb 2020

Number 10 are acting like nightclub doormen in their battle with journalists

New Cinema in Syria: The revolution continues, but so does censorship

Syrian cinema has more or less escaped regime censorship, or else we would not have witnessed new films and directors reaching the highest ranks in festivals.

By Rachid Issa

/ 4 Feb 2020

New Cinema in Syria: The revolution continues, but so does censorship

سينما جديدة في سوريا: الثورة مستمرة، والرقابة أيضاً

نجت السينما السورية عموماً من رقابة النظام، ولولا ذلك لما شهدنا أفلاماً ومخرجين جدداً وصلوا إلى أرفع الأماكن والمهرجانات.

By راشد عيسى

/ 4 Feb 2020

سينما جديدة في سوريا: الثورة مستمرة، والرقابة أيضاً

Death of a movement

The Five Star Movement courageously portraying itself as above political over-simplifications is a fruitless exercise in an age of strong polarisations.

By Alessio Colonnelli

/ 3 Feb 2020

8 reasons why Northern Ireland must stay on the news agenda

The British media forgot about Northern Ireland until Brexit (phase 1) made them notice it again. It would be a disastrous mistake to forget about it again, now Brexit is supposedly “done”.

By Caroline Molloy and Adam Ramsay

/ 1 Feb 2020

8 reasons why Northern Ireland must stay on the news agenda