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‘Nightborn’: A Finnish Horror Fable That Confronts the Taboos of Motherhood
Finnish director Hanna Bergholm wanted her horror film Nightborn to explore the complex emotions that come with parenthood and challenge the taboos surrounding motherhood....
How Cultural Diplomacy Shapes a Country’s Global Image
In international relations, a country’s reputation often matters as much as its power. Long before official statements are read or treaties signed, opinions are...
Remaking the Nation: Bad Bunny, DtMF, and the Politics of Belonging in Puerto Rico
“Bad but loved” is a phrase often used to capture the global appeal of Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, widely known as Bad Bunny. This...
Keith Lee Is TikTok USA’s First-Ever Creator of the Year
Content creators from various fields came together in Hollywood for the first U. S. TikTok Awards. The event featured fun activities such as Labubu...
Eurovision 2026: Identity, Norms, and Digital Activism in Europe’s Cultural Diplomacy
The Eurovision likes to sell itself as a glittering exercise in European unity, colorful, loud, proudly diverse, and (officially) above politics. Yet anyone who...
Iran’s Balancing Act: Loosening the Veil, Tightening the Noose
In Tehran’s cafés and crowded streets, unveiled women and mixed gatherings signal visible social relaxation a striking shift from the rigid moral codes that...
Weaponized Distraction: How Foreign Powers Exploit America’s Culture Wars
If you TikTok on any particular night and you can watch America arguing with itself. Most teenagers scroll through protest videos, culture-war debates, and...
Taiwan Indirectly Gives Beijing a Chance to Teach the Czech Republic a History Lesson
The original intent of this exhibition was to strengthen Taiwan-Czech bilateral relations and jointly counter China, yet it inadvertently aided Beijing in teaching the...
Moscow Transforming and Modernizing Beyond Its 878th Anniversary
As tradition, in early autumn, Moscovites and foreign residents mark the Moscow City Day. In mid-September 2025, Moscow city, which stands on the popular...
Can China’s Tech Diplomacy Succeed Where Cultural Diplomacy Failed?
In the last two decades, China has extensively used its cultural diplomacy to leverage its global influence to change perceptions about China globally. In...