The South and Southeast Asia region stretches from Afghanistan to the Philippines, covering almost ⅓ of the world population and is a region that is culturally, economically, and historically diverse. This diversity is at the heart of the SSEA region, putting mainstream perspectives into question while broadening your horizons and understanding of the world. The... Continue Reading →
The Russia/Eurasia area is a region within International Studies that focuses on post-Soviet countries. It should be taken into account that the lectures within our region have the main focus on Russia, and Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe are only a small aspect of our region. Still, we’ve had discussions from Siberian culture... Continue Reading →
While I am not a North American student, I am an American. I grew up in multicultural Miami, reflecting my first-generation, multicultural upbringing. While I have been very surprised by how much the students of IS know about the U.S., there still lie a lot of misconceptions and generalizations. The United States is a superpower,... Continue Reading →
When I started IS, I was already predisposed to choosing the MENA region as I am half Tunisian and wanted to learn more about the politics and culture of the region. Having studied at a French school in Tunisia until I was fourteen, I had mainly learned about France - but not about its colonial... Continue Reading →
Latin America is a diverse region full of tensions and contrasts. It has an extremely rich culture that is often undermined by stereotypes, including narco-trafficking and gang violence. While it is one of the most unequal regions in the world and acknowledging its struggles is important, studying this area will also reveal its beauty. A... Continue Reading →
Does your heart beat faster when you hear the Eurovision tune? Do you secretly dream about embarking an international career in Brussels? Are you sad about Brexit? Do you follow EU politics? It does not matter whether you answer all the questions above with a yes or a no, if you have a keen interest... Continue Reading →
East Asia as a region has grown tremendously in recent years, both economically and culturally. China has been thought to be one of the most rapidly increasing economies in the world, while Japan and South Korea are amassing large international interest because of pop culture. In addition, North Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are influential... Continue Reading →
Hello First-Years!We are the BASIS Africa Committee and we are here to present Africa as a region of study to you, in case you are struggling with making a final decision. Africa is a very diverse continent, and while it is not possible to do justice to the cultural, social, and political diversity in only... Continue Reading →
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