By PART 3: Niclas Hammarström & Magnus Falkehed In a new interview series, The Perspective sat down with four Swedish foreign correspondents to discuss the contrasting realities of peace and conflict, and their own thoughts on the clashes they cover. Parts 1 (Johan-Mathias Sommarström) and 2 (Terese Cristiansson) were published in
The Apolitical Facade of Sports
Like music, movies and books, sports is one of the components of popular culture and a reflection of the larger masses. Democratic and authoritarian states compete against each other under the same circumstances with the same goal – to win. In this article, The Perspective explores the role sports play
How Safe are Journalists in the EU?
Freedom of the press is a core pillar of the EU. But one can observe cracks in this fundamental. Warsaw and Budapest are accused of infringing upon it, but those deep rifts are also reaching neighboring countries. Has the overall situation for European journalists changed, and how can we protect
China and the coronavirus – a global health emergency
The novel coronavirus was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation as the outbreaks double, quadruple and continue to infect individuals beyond Chinese borders. On location in Shanghai, The Perspective spoke to Jane Liu, a nurse, and Gloria Sheng, a clinical medicine student at Fudan University. Jumping
In the South Caucasus, a cold war may soon turn hot
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at a state of conflict since 1988. While a ceasefire agreement was signed six years later, sporadic clashes have erupted frequently since then. Both countries have lately stepped up their military spending. The Perspective spoke to both countries’ foreign ministers about how severe the current
Is AMLO the New Pastor in Town?
Photo: Traditional flags Source: Unsplash/Filip Gielda On July 1, 2018, Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected as President of Mexico in a landslide election, winning over 53% of votes. His victory has proven to be a win for the Mexican left that have been in the shadow of the Partido
Are Politicians Targeting Your “data-double”?
/ On Pixabay by Geralt As Twitter bans all forms of political advertisement and Facebook takes the opposite stand, regulators struggle to make sense of the complex issue of targeted ads and their impact on the democratic process. With the 2019 U.K. general election underway and the 2020 U.S. election just
Riot From Russia: Pussy Riot in Lund
On Flickr by Thierry Ehrmann Flickr Seven years ago, Pussy Riot’s church protest, arrest and trial gripped the world. Now, their tour, Straight Outta Vagina, is heading around Europe, spreading their message of defiance, freedom and hope. The Perspective spoke to band member Mariya Alyokhina about Russia, Vladimir Putin, democracy
The Shattering Of A Democratic Dream In The Gambia
/ Unsplash by Avel Chuklanov Even though a large amount of the offline population in the world can be found in Africa, the continent showcases striking examples of how social media has been used to favour democratic systems. The Perspective explores the Gambian election of 2016 and asks members of the
Liechtenstein’s successful diplomacy
/ Photo by Sebastiano Piazzi on Unsplash Despite being a microstate, Liechtenstein is a successful actor in the diplomatic world scene. However, one cannot deny that the size of a large state matters when it comes to geography, population and economic and military powers. Liechtenstein is a striking exception that proves that size