Fair Play? World’s Fairs as Tools of Power and their Future
Taylor Spencer Taylor Spencer

Fair Play? World’s Fairs as Tools of Power and their Future

Since their inception in 1851, World’s Fairs have been landmark events celebrating worldwide achievements and inventions from televisions to telephones. Nations have historically utilized the events to project messages of their national superiority on the international scene. Despite still happening in the modern age, they make relatively little noise. But what has happened to the fairs? 

Read More
COLOGNE, GERMANY: MASS ATTACKS FUEL XENOPHOBIA
CULTURE, EUROPE, HUMAN RIGHTS Prospect Journal CULTURE, EUROPE, HUMAN RIGHTS Prospect Journal

COLOGNE, GERMANY: MASS ATTACKS FUEL XENOPHOBIA

In Cologne, Germany the year 2015 ended with an incident of mass sexual assaults, highlighting a need for greater international focus on formulating a working plan for the migrant crisis in Europe. Amidst the New Year’s Eve festivities, hundreds of men gathered in Cologne’s main train station; the congregation soon escalated into a chaotic frenzy in which several women were sexually assaulted. Ninety women came forth to report being attacked (Shubert). The horrific violation of women’s rights incited fear across Germany, and the public called for justice against the attackers. Additionally, the circumstance brought implications of Arab refugees threatening national security to the forefront of political discussion.

Read More