High up in the Himalayas where the weather is harsh and life is challenging, a region is in severe danger. Mountains are the primary freshwater source for half the world’s population. Their fragile ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to global warming. Center stage facing the destructive impact of climate change is
Penalty kicks and Penal Servitude – the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Ever since Qatar was announced as the location of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country’s coverage in the world media has skyrocketed. The media is heavily scrutinizing FIFA’s choice of Qatar as the host due to the country’s ongoing human rights violations. While many argue that hosting the event
Extinction Rebellion: Evaluating the Strategy
Despite its urgency, states around the world have failed to make major reforms to tackle the climate crisis. So far, it seems that governments are unlikely to limit global temperature increases to the 1.5 to 2.0 degrees celsius necessary to prevent near-total ecosystem collapse. Citizens take matters into their own
A grim future for women in politics in Eastern Europe?
Women worldwide face a hostile environment when striving to reach executive-level positions in politics. In Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, history adds to these already muddy waters. Despite the complex situation, there is hope for female gender representation with the USSR in the rear-view mirror. Backslides in women’s rights
▶︎EU Pod – Part 2: Interview with Christian Danielsson
This episode has been made in collaboration with Europa Direkt in Lund! In this second part of our EU-related episodes, the Pod&Radio committee sits down with Christian Danielsson, Head of the EU commissions representation in Sweden, and talk about some of the most current issues for the EU right now.
▶︎ EU Pod – Part 1: Interview with Therese Domisch!
This episode has been made in collaboration with Europa Direkt in Lund! In this part one of two EU-related episodes, the Pod&Radio committee sits down with the Press Officer at the European Parliament Liason Office in Sweden, Therese Domisch to discuss the important work made by the European Parliament! Produced
Ransomware: How malicious cyber attacks are threatening our public safety
In recent years, ransomware has increasingly appeared in headlines. Just this past summer, the largest fuel pipeline company in the US, the Irish Health Service and the Swedish supermarket chain Coop were afflicted by ransomware. Ransomware is a malicious type of cyberattack which aims to encrypt the victim’s files and
▶︎ Get to know UPF – 2021/2022!
The Perspective Podcast is kicking off the operational year of 2021/2022 by giving you all the info regarding UPF straight from all the members of the board! Join us as the Heads of Pod & Radio (Ismar & Emma) interview our wonderful board members to find out what makes UPF
The Cuban embargo crisis: a neighbour from hell
This summer in Cuba was defined by protests that spread far and wide on the island. The July protests were sparked by a frustration of having to deal with food shortages and blackouts, along with the government’s much-criticised handling of the pandemic. The unrest, the biggest the country had seen
The Catalan regional crisis – Spain’s latest attempt to prosecute Catalonia’s ex-president
The former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, was recently arrested upon arrival in Sardinia, Italy, after having spent nearly four years in exile. During the trial held the following day, the Italian authorities decided to release him on the condition that he returns for a hearing later in October. With