Comment Writer Victoria Wilson argues that the normalization of cosmetic surgery in Mexico serves to exploit women to serve the male gaze and harvests unrealistic beauty standards.

Comment Writer Muskan Surana details the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice banning headscarves and religious symbolism and explores the underlying islamophobia and its prevalence within society

Comment Writer Thomas Brogan details the history of the Chinese Communist Party in its rise to prominence and questions whether a global war is imminent

Comment Writer Kit Parsons questions what Eric Adams' mayoral win might mean for the future of New York City, highlighting his problematic political history as a reason for his distrust of the new mayor

Comment Writer Rico Singh Dhami explores South Korea's economic development, arguing that the nations progression highlights how important it is for a government to have a good relationship with the economy and enterprise

Comment Writer Rico Singh Dhami weighs up the success of cryptocurrency in domestic and international economies and considers its use in trade going forward

Comment Writer Kit Parsons takes a closer look at Andrew Yang's bid to be mayor of New York, arguing that Yang has been subject to unfair treatment by sections of the media dominated by vested interests

Comment Writer James Simpson reflects on the Derek Chauvin verdict, suggesting that although it unmistakably signals a move in the right direction, we still have a long way to go in reaching justice

Comment Writer Samir Sehgal details the reinstatement of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's political rights, arguing that after years of corruption scandals and the COVID disaster under Bolsonaro hope may be on the horizon for Brazilians

Comment Writer Rubika Latif explains what's going on in Myanmar, arguing in particular that the use of protest and collective action is productive, yet dangerous

Comment Writer Oscar Courtney takes a look at the UK's responsibility in the Yemen humanitarian crisis, arguing that the only way to promote peace is to withdraw its support for Saudi Arabia

Comment Writer Lauren Ramsden considers her reaction to Spike Lee comparing Trump to Hitler, arguing that whilst it is inevitably provocative, the comparison is warranted