The Linguistic Colonialism of English - Brown Political Review
Apr 25, 2017 · "If the preservation of other cultures is given the same importance and value as spreading English is currently receiving, the language can be an addition, not a replacement, to a naturally evolving culture’s array of nuances."
Ponying Up: Horseshoe Politics in American Extremism
Oct 6, 2024 · Take the war in Ukraine, for example. Despite widespread condemnation of Russia’s actions, significant segments of both the American far right and far left have either defended or hesitated to oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime, sometimes urging against US intervention in Ukraine’s defense efforts.On the far right, prominent figures like Tucker Carlson have echoed pro ...
Opening the Open Letter: An Interview with Shai Davidai
Oct 8, 2024 · Just after Hamas attacked Israel a year ago on October 7, Shai Davidai stood on the campus green at Columbia University and read his “Open Letter to Every Parent in America.”In an appeal that has since garnered nearly a quarter of a million views on YouTube alone and an interview with 60 Minutes, he warned parents that Columbia and other universities cannot protect Jewish children from ...
The Scramble for India - Brown Political Review
Nov 26, 2024 · Using trade data of India’s imports and exports from 2005 to 2023, Morgan analyzes the dynamics of Sino-American economic competition, as well as how Indo-American and Indo-Chinese relations have changed over time.
The Century of Humiliation and the Century After
Jan 26, 2024 · The legacy of the Century of National Humiliation is clearest in the case of Taiwan. Although the island did not come under ethnic Chinese rule until 1662, mainland Chinese people had crossed the strait and settled there since the 15th century, influencing the Chinese understanding of Taiwan as a historical part of China. The First Sino-Japanese War in 1895 was central to the Century of ...
The Chaebol: A Curse in Disguise - Brown Political Review
Mar 26, 2023 · Hailed as the “Miracle on the Han River,” South Korea’s rapid growth transformed the economy of one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the largest and most innovative. Today, the country is one of the largest exporters in the world, with exports totaling 40 percent of GDP in 2016—a massive rise from just four percent in 1961. In the same period of time, average income in ...
Latin American Populism, the 2024 Mexican Election, and US …
Oct 20, 2024 · Matthew Cleary is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, recognized in 2024 as the nation’s top institution for Public Affairs by US News.
Personal Space and American Individualism - Brown Political Review
Oct 31, 2018 · he United States has one of the most individualistic cultures in the world. Americans are more likely to prioritize themselves over a group and they value independence and autonomy. This societal ethos can be seen in how Americans relate to each other–Americans do not tend to touch each other during interpersonal interactions. Americans maintain a greater distance of personal space […]
Phoning It In - Brown Political Review
Nov 12, 2024 · In 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered immigration judges to use more translators who work over the phone for languages other than Spanish. Unfortunately, telephonic interpretation is often of significantly lower quality than in-person interpretation.
Protest, Power, and Policing: An Interview with Miguel Sanchez
Nov 14, 2024 · Miguel Sanchez is the Majority Whip of the Providence City Council from Ward 6 and an outspoken activist for Palestinian freedoms. In October 2023, Sanchez was fired from his position in Governor Daniel McKee’s office after protesting …