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Map of Greenland (1791), by Franz Johann Joseph von Reilly. Historical representations of the Arctic continue to inform debates on sovereignty, interpretation, and political futures.
Opinion & Insights

Debating Greenland: Critics, Context, and the Arctic Future

This third and final part examines the reception of Barry Scott Zellen’s work, addressing criticism, questions of interpretation, and the broader debate over Greenland and the Arctic future.

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Barry Scott Zellen
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When Scholarly Disagreement Becomes Selective Reading
Selective aurora borealis over Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. In the Canadian North, everyday life unfolds beneath a landscape that is also at the center of debates on sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and Arctic geopolitics.
Opinion & Insights
21 Min Read
Cancel Culture and the Silencing of Arctic Dissent
Ice formations off the coast of Greenland. (Cancel Culture and the Silencing of Arctic Dissent)
Opinion & Insights
15 Min Read
Is the Cuban Dictatorship Coming to an End?
Protest against Cuban dictatorship held in front of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Summer 2021.
Opinion & Insights
11 Min Read
The Christmas Verdict: Europe Alone
The Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels : An institutional symbol of a continent confronting the limits of its strategic dependence. Photo by EmDee (CC BY-SA). The Christmas Verdict europe
Opinion & Insights
9 Min Read
Is Harvard’s Judge Truly Impartial?
Statue at Harvard Yard, a recognizable landmark of the university’s historic campus.
Political Opinion
16 Min Read
Harvard Admissions, Privilege, and the Trump Challenge
Admission: Harvard’s iconic Eliot House tower, a hallmark of the university’s Georgian architecture. Public Domain.
Political Opinion
15 Min Read
Assata Shakur: Violence in the U.S., Silence on Cuba’s Racism
Assata Shakur police mugshot, issued in the 1970s by U.S.
Political Opinion
16 Min Read
Harvard’s Internal Decay: Class, Culture, and Privilege
Harvard Business School building with white columns and red brick façade, surrounded by trees and benches on a quiet green lawn. (Photo credit: Michael A. Herzog, CC BY)
Political Opinion
19 Min Read
Trump Battles Harvard Over Elitism and Public Subsidies
Front view of Widener Library at Harvard University. Photo credit: Joseph Williams (CC BY).
Political Opinion
19 Min Read
Cuba’s Kleptocracy: How It Operates and Why It Matters
Luxury in the Shadow of a Kleptocracy – Fidel Castro and Che Guevara fishing in 1960, a reminder of the contradictions within Cuba's revolutionary myth.
Political Opinion
22 Min Read
Our Disintegrating Societies: On What Divides Us
Disintegrating Societies: The Rise of Division and Unrest. As societies fracture under the weight of political polarization, economic disparity, and social unrest, the line between order and resistance blurs. This powerful image captures the escalating tensions between authority and protest, a reflection of the deepening societal divides shaping our world. Are we witnessing the fight for justice or the collapse of civil discourse? As democracy wavers, the question remains: what comes after the unrest?
Insights
11 Min Read
From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Why Writing Clearly Matters
The great writer Yaşar Kemal never confined himself to the isolation of an ivory tower. Instead, he wielded his pen with extraordinary clarity, crafting narratives that bridged the struggles of ordinary people with profound insights into humanity's shared experiences.
Insights
13 Min Read
Cuba’s Role in Terrorism and Failed Efforts at Detente
Firefighters rush an injured man away from the scene of the Fraunces Tavern bombing on Jan. 24, 1975. This act of terrorism by the FALN resulted in over 50 injuries and four fatalities
Political Opinion
17 Min Read
State-Sanctioned Murders and Repression in Communist Cuba
A crowd of Cuban protesters in Canada has gathered to protest against the dictatorship in Cuba. The demonstrators are holding signs expressing their rejection of the communist regime and denouncing the murders and political oppression. Some of the visible signs in the image include messages like "Libertad para los presos políticos" (Freedom for political prisoners), "Patria y Vida" (Homeland and Life), "Viva Cuba libre" (Long live free Cuba), and "We must finish the communism in Cuba." The protest highlights the demand for freedom and human rights for Cubans, as well as the condemnation of the repression and human rights violations by the Cuban government. Additionally, Cuban flags and various images contrasting the situation in Cuba with other realities can be seen.
Political Opinion
13 Min Read
Violence and Democratic Erosion: The Future of Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum es científica, ex jefa de gobierno de la Ciudad de México y miembro fundadora del Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional (Morena), el partido populista de izquierda creado por Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) es la actual presidente.
Political Opinion
8 Min Read
Valieva’s Saga: Triumphs, Doping & Russian Nationalist Icon
The image shows Kamila Valieva dressed in a red costume, performing on ice with a poised and graceful stance. She wears matching red gloves and white skates. Her focused expression and the athleticism displayed suggest she is in the midst of a competitive routine, demonstrating the artistry and precision of figure skating.
Political Opinion
12 Min Read
The Dangerous Reelection of the ‘Coolest Dictator’
Constitutional swearing-in ceremony of Nayib Bukele, the coolest dictator, for the 2019-2024 term
Political Opinion
11 Min Read
Ecospirituality: Bridging Science and Spirituality
Depicting the fusion of ecospirituality, this image illustrates the seamless integration of science and spirituality, showcasing a lush natural environment interwoven with scientific symbols and spiritual motifs. It symbolizes the deep connection between the natural world and spiritual understanding
Insights
13 Min Read
Unlocking Justice: Evolve Law for a Superdiverse World
Monochromatic portrait of an indigenous woman, embodying the heart of a superdiverse world. Her piercing gaze, coupled with her feathered headdress and ritualistic face paint, underscore the profound essence of superdiversity and authentic cultural richness.
Insights
10 Min Read
Racial and Gender Disparities in Juvenile Pretrial Detention
Protesters take a stand against systemic racism
Insights
11 Min Read
Elderly Women: Unearth & Champion the Hidden Pain
Elder woman sad
Insights
6 Min Read
Academic Awakening: Universities’ Daring Drive for Civic Values
A young woman in a green graduation cap, smiling brightly, symbolizing an Academic Awakening.
Insights
8 Min Read
Decoding Portugal’s Populist Pulse: A New Dawn for Democracy
André Ventura, President of the populist Chega political party, delivers a speech on the night of the 2022 Portuguese legislative elections.
Insights
11 Min Read
Ukraine’s Displaced Citizens: Why Legal Aid is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury
Moldova - People fleeing the military offensive in Ukraine.
Insights
7 Min Read
Development as a Human Right: A Democratic Imperative
Development as a Human Right
Insights
5 Min Read
Quebec’s Law 21: Muslim Women in the Balance
Portrait of a Muslim girl
Political Opinion
12 Min Read
Courage Amidst Chaos: Reproductive Rights in the U.S.
Anti-abortion protest
Political Opinion
5 Min Read
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