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Gaddafi’s Son, Lebanon’s Wound: The Politics Behind Hannibal’s Detention
Hannibal Gaddafi spent ten years imprisoned in Lebanon, held without trial as a symbolic hostage over a decades-old mystery—his father’s alleged role in Imam Moussa al‑Sadr’s disappearance. →
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✨ The Unspoken Truths of Faith and Leadership
The essay explores the contradictions in faith and organized religion within Rotterdam’s diverse culture, highlighting power dynamics among religious leaders and calling for a deeper, honest conversation about belief and morality. →
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🔥 Why Sankara’s Vision Still Matters Today
Thomas Sankara’s radical leadership, rooted in integrity, anti-imperialism, and social justice, continues to inspire young activists seeking real change beyond slogans, ego, and neocolonial systems. →
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🔍 Understanding Chip Wars: Rotterdam’s Place in Global Politics
In Rotterdam, global tensions intersect with local lives, especially within the city’s longstanding Chinese community. Amid geopolitical conflicts, maintaining human connection and understanding is essential for coexistence. →
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Future of Cancer Treatment: Inside Russia’s Innovative Vaccine Trials
Russian researchers have initiated human trials of a revolutionary mRNA-based cancer vaccine. Promising early results indicate tumor shrinkage, but concerns about global access and geopolitical implications remain crucial. →
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Impact of Global Trends on Rotterdam’s Economy
Rising prices in Rotterdam highlight international influences, particularly France’s declining power in Africa and ongoing tensions with Russia, impacting costs and purchasing power for young adults amid stagnant wages. →
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Portland Protests: Trump, ICE, and Federal Power Under Fire
Portland protests target Trump’s immigration policies, ICE operations, and Project 2025. Locals and officials resist federal troop deployments, defending autonomy, care, and civil rights amid growing authoritarian pressure. →
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PVV Promises vs. Reality: A 2025 Political Insight
In Rotterdam 2025, young residents face political disillusionment as the PVV’s broken promises contrast with its continued influence. This highlights a need for transparency and authentic representation in politics. →
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Understanding Freud’s Psychoanalytic Concepts
Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis, profoundly influenced psychology with concepts like the psyche model, psychosexual stages, and unconscious processes, still relevant in modern care professions despite critiques. →
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Racism, Media and Identity in Rotterdam: From ROOTS to BIJ1
A critical look at racism, media, and identity in Rotterdam—tracing history from ROOTS to BIJ1, and questioning how activism and institutions shape public narratives and generational divides. →
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