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Psychological Approaches to Exam Panic Relief
The article discusses seven psychological perspectives on managing exam anxiety for students in Rotterdam. Each perspective, from psychoanalysis to biological psychology, offers unique insights and coping strategies for understanding and overcoming pressure. →
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Tracing Europe’s Roots: From Germanic Tribes to Modern Identities
This essay explores the historical migrations and alliances in Europe, highlighting how ancient tribes shaped cultural identities over time. It connects these experiences to Rotterdam’s diverse present and ongoing evolution. →
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India’s Defence Expansion: A Factory in Morocco
India has opened its first defence manufacturing facility in Morocco, producing armoured vehicles in a strategic move to enhance influence in Africa while fostering local partnerships and skills development. →
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Global Impacts of Alberta’s Energy Agreement with Trump
Rotterdam – Let’s not pretend this is just another headline. What happened between Alberta and Donald Trump is more than a quirky political stunt—it’s a tectonic shift in how power, identity, and sovereignty are negotiated in North America. And while it may seem distant from our lives here in Rotterdam, the ripple effects are already →
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Is Europe Losing Its Grip? Understanding the Shift
Europe faces significant challenges, including economic losses, geopolitical isolation, and loss of influence. Young Europeans must engage actively in shaping a resilient future amidst these transitions. →
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Understanding the Semitic Paradox: A Shared Heritage
The lecture by Dr. Roy Casagranda challenges the notion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as merely an ancient feud, revealing complex shared ancestry among Semitic peoples and historical misconceptions. →
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🔥 Dutch Protest Turns Violent: Police Respond with Force
A Dutch protest escalates into chaos: a police van burns, Romeo units intervene, media frames the right, while young citizens rise through emotion, livestreams, and street interviews to reclaim the narrative. →
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How TikTok Influences U.S.-China Relations
Rotterdam’s TikTok users unknowingly participate in a U.S.-China power struggle over data, influence, and rare earth metals, impacting global technology, economy, and political dynamics significantly. →
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Bolsonaro’s 27-Year Sentence: Implications for Democracy
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for coup plotting, prompting reflections on democracy and the dangers of disinformation among young adults in Rotterdam. →
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Israel’s Doha Strike: Qatar Fallout
Israel’s strike on Hamas operatives in Doha showcased its reach but fractured Gulf diplomacy, stalled normalization talks, and intensified domestic war fatigue, economic pressures, and political uncertainty for Netanyahu. →