On Monday 20 March the Times reported that a Russian spy had been unmasked in Greece.* This story was not very unusual in itself, as it fit into a larger pattern of Russian spies having their cover blown since the start of the war in Ukraine. The story was notable, however, for its specifics. The cover of this particular agent was a knitting shop in Athens.
Maartje Mensink, a third-year International Studies student with a focus on East Asia and Mandarin, shares her journey into the world of global democracy advocacy. Maartje recounts her experience with the NGO Democracy Without Borders (DWB), an organization that seeks to make the United Nations (UN) more democratic and representative. It has offices all over the world, filled with over 100 volunteers, but its headquarters, where Maartje was engaged, are based in Berlin.
On Thursday the 30th of March European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will visit Leiden University for an open discussion with students about the multiple challenges to peace, security, and democracy in Europe and the world, and the role the European Parliament plays in protecting the rights of European citizens and giving them the voice to shape our common European future.
Last Tuesday, the 21st of February, International Studies hosted International Mother Language Day with the Embassy of Bangladesh.
Yesterday on the 8th of March, BAIS celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 in Wijnhaven.
When? Friday 14 April 2023 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Location: Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP The Hague Room: 2.02
On the 30th of March, Leiden University’s Centre for International Relations and Social Citizenship and Migration Programme warmly invite you to the launch of Katharina Natter’s book The Politics of Immigration Beyond Liberal States: Morocco and Tunisia in Comparative Perspective that was published this year with Cambridge University Press.
Our esteemed International Studies professors Paulina Rabah and Juliët Tinebra have organized a night of talks and music to celebrate international women’s day on March 8th. Students can sign up by scanning the QR code on the poster. We hope to see you there!
Last Tuesday, the 21st of February, International Studies hosted International Mother Language Day with the Embassy of Bangladesh. A mixed audience of staff, students and private and public officials were present to share their language and harp on the importance of linguistic diversity.
Lecturer Gina van Ling is organising a special lecture series on the history of Hong Kong. Explore its colonial beginnings up to the "Handover"to the People's Republic of China in 1997. See below for dates and location. Open for everyone who is interested!