New Social Compact
The Price of Paris: Oppression and Intolerance in the Free World
The events in Paris this spring were unfortunately all too familiar in the 21st century. I think in some corners it is still perhaps...
In Defense of Self-Determination and Political Will
Defense of what he calls a ‘neo-Jacobin’ conception of democracy and political will is increasingly urgent today, argues Professor Peter Hallward. A Canadian political...
We are reproducing social hierarchy through “admiration”
I agree with Kim Taylor Foster on this statement: ““The Riot Club is a much darker social commentary than you might expect.” ...
Hegemonic Power and Varieties of Neoliberalism
In a lecture delivered in Vienna in 1935, the German philosopher Edmund Husserl expressed an anxiety concerning the contemporary predicament of European humanity in...
Orange Is the New Black: should we laugh at women prisoners?
“I find it amusing as well as serious” – Thanyathon, a friend of mine gave out her opinion on Netflix’s TV series Orange is...
Thailand – What’s the color of your Shirts?
BANGKOK – For the past ten years, Thailand has been divided so much so that it has passed the point of no return. Being...
Wealth: Having it all and wanting more
Global wealth is increasingly being concentrated in the hands of a small wealthy elite. These wealthy individuals have generated and sustained their vast riches...
Obama and Cameron, com’on – All We Need is Fromm
Where is the love? Could we get it from Fromm with wisdom? As luck would have it, David Cameron has become...
On history and humility: What students need to know
Not so long ago, some Thai university students used Hitler image as the poster child for superhero and just recently, the Thai state used...
Social Compact for Europe – Revisited
Gathered within the European Trade Union Confederation, we, trade union leaders of Europe, want to launch an appeal and propose a Social Compact for...