By This article is a contribution from Amit Singh, a visiting researcher at Lund University’s Department of Political Science. Views expressed in this article are the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of UPF Lund and The Perspective. In the 2020 Human Freedom Index, which ranks civil, economic and
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Fuelled the Fire of New Conspiracy Theories
Since the storming of the U.S. Capitol, QAnon has flourished as a widely-known conspiracy theorist cult. Its followers believe that paedophiles control media and politics and that a deep state – where a hidden government rules over the legitimate elected body – has been created in the United States. They
▶︎ Covidspiracy – The Threat and Fascination of Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories hold a certain power over us and in this podcast we discuss the reason for that. We focus in on the theories surrounding the outbreak of Covid-19 and what negative effects have come from this, such as a rise in anti-asian hatecrime and further suspicions towards vaccines. We
Meet the British Anti-Vaxxers
U.S. Secretary of Defence, Flickr All names and locations in this article have been changed. The UK is among the countries hardest hit by Covid-19. Now, a herculean vaccination programme is bringing the end of the UK epidemic into view. But some still steadfastly refuse to take the jab. UPF
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▶︎ All About Human Rights – Human Security
All about Human rights is a new series on this podcast that sets out to discuss the broad topic that is human rights! In this episode, we talk about human security, an all encompassing right that deals with a variety of issues and topics. We look at the vaccine development
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▶︎ Live Show 3/2/21: Recounting 2020
No one missed that the least years were quite a special year but you might have missed some special things that happened in 2020. The Association of Foreign Affairs brings you a recounting of 2020 ‘a la Pod&Radio style. Enjoy this edited version of our previous live-show where we talk
COVID-19 Vaccine Programs Shine Light on Global Health Inequality
U.S. Secretary of Defence, Flickr By September 2020, the world’s richest countries, which represent less than 15% of the global population, have bought over 50% of all available COVID-19 vaccine doses. What is more, high and middle-income countries have additional bilateral deals to administer further doses that exceed their actual
Doctors, not bombs: Cuba’s strategic medical missions
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the island state of Cuba is sending hundreds of doctors around the world to combat the virus. According to the Cuban government this is an act of solidarity in line with the ideology of the Cuban revolution. The Cuban medical missions have been praised widely
One Ban To Rule Them All: A Wider Perspective On The Alabama Abortion Ban
Alabama’s recent decision to implement a near-total ban on abortion has sparked a worldwide reaction, bringing new life into the debate around female reproductive rights and abortion laws. The ban, passed on May 14th, effectively bans abortions outright. According to Amnesty International, access to abortion is one of the most
Cambodia’s Rabies-Phobia: Who Is To Blame?
Rabies is still rife in Cambodia. However, the disease was overlooked by many Cambodians, particularly those who are residing in the countryside, until two people died after contracting the illness. The news that two people died after being infected with rabies went viral and left many Cambodians in a state