The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Recognizes Institutions as Keys to Prosperity

MIT's Acemoglu, Johnson, and UChicago’s Robinson win the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research showing how inclusive versus extractive institutions impact prosperity, providing new pathways to address economic disparities worldwide.

U.S. Presidential Election 2024

A breakdown of the pivotal 2024 U.S. elections: what happened on Nov. 4?

How Cricket Builds Community at NYUAD

From a 9-player team to a 170-player tournament, cricket at NYU Abu Dhabi has become a cultural pillar of inclusion, camaraderie, and community.

Turning Point or Status Quo? Unpacking Moldova's 2024 Election Results

Moldova’s 2024 elections mark a historic shift as pro-European President Maia Sandu wins reelection amid intense foreign interference claims. A razor-thin referendum in favor of EU membership showcases Moldova's divided path toward a European future.

The Substance: A Daring Dive into Beauty, Horror and Obsession

A daring exploration of beauty, body horror, and the price of perfection, The Substance challenges viewers to confront the dark side of self-image and the extremes we’ll go to achieve it.

Navigating Confidence and Self-Doubt at NYUAD: The Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect in Academic Life

Confidence and Doubt for NYUAD students is in constant flux. In this competitive environment, it is easy for us to feel like we are not worthy of belonging.

The World is Telling you to be “Real,” Goffman tells you it’s not that deep

Erving Goffman’s The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life exposes life as a performance, where authenticity is just an act. Before social media, his work offers a sharp lens on today’s obsession with “realness” ^ pressure of curating identities.

Warming Up Post Cold War: Slavic Representation in Media

Western media reduces Slavic people to damaging stereotypes. It’s time to break these clichés and advocate for true, diverse representation.

The Fall of Syria’s Regime: The Rise of HTS and the Nation’s Uncertain Future

Syria’s fall reshaped the region, from Assad’s collapse to HTS’s rise. This article examines the battles, alliances, and human costs defining a decade of war and the uncertain path to recovery.

Europe Isn’t Progressive, It’s Neo-Fascist

Europe is often considered a safe haven for progressive liberals, but a closer look into their history and policies would indicate otherwise.