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The London Globalist The London Globalist is an international affairs magazine published by LSEs international journalism

The London Globalist is an international affairs magazine published by LSE's international journalism society. We are one of the many chapters of the Global 21, a network of student-run international affairs magazine publishers at leading universities around the world.

C:Gauri KhannaChina’s growing presence in the DRC fuels both development and controversy. With cobalt mines, debt concer...
31/01/2025

C:Gauri Khanna

China’s growing presence in the DRC fuels both development and controversy. With cobalt mines, debt concerns, and military ties, is this investment a path to progress or a power play? Read more.

C: Allen FanMigration remains one of Europe’s most divisive issues, shaping policies, identities, and power struggles. F...
31/01/2025

C: Allen Fan

Migration remains one of Europe’s most divisive issues, shaping policies, identities, and power struggles. From labor shortages to border control debates, the EU and UK wrestle with balancing security, economy, and humanitarian obligations. Read more.

C: Philip Finkelstein Trump’s reelection is already shaking up the Middle East. From Qatar expelling Hamas leaders to sh...
31/01/2025

C: Philip Finkelstein

Trump’s reelection is already shaking up the Middle East. From Qatar expelling Hamas leaders to shifting alliances and renewed pressure on Iran, the region is bracing for a turbulent four years. Read more.

C:Raul Arning“Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid is more than just football—it’s a strategic move in a high-stakes game o...
31/01/2025

C:Raul Arning
“Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid is more than just football—it’s a strategic move in a high-stakes game of power, image, and economic transformation. But is Vision 2030 a true reform or just sportswashing? Read more.

C: Yasmina KassirLebanon’s sectarian divides, refugee crises, and political instability—how religion has been weaponized...
31/01/2025

C: Yasmina Kassir
Lebanon’s sectarian divides, refugee crises, and political instability—how religion has been weaponized to shape power and conflict. As the Middle East shifts, what’s next for Lebanon? Read more.

C: Jacob Griffith Genocide. Trauma. Denial. Power. Netanyahu weaponizes Jewish history to shield Israel from accountabil...
31/01/2025

C: Jacob Griffith
Genocide. Trauma. Denial. Power. Netanyahu weaponizes Jewish history to shield Israel from accountability. This piece unpacks the deep ties between Jewish identity and the legal concept of genocide— and why this history shapes Israel’s response to global condemnation. Read now.

C: Nurina Sarifulnizam What happens when the world’s most resource-rich country partners with one of the most powerful n...
23/01/2025

C: Nurina Sarifulnizam

What happens when the world’s most resource-rich country partners with one of the most powerful nations on Earth? Is China’s multi-billion-dollar investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a lifeline for development, or does it come at too great a cost?

From cobalt mines fueling the global green revolution to the hidden stories of child labor and rebel financing, this article dives deep into the complex web of economics, geopolitics, and human impact.

Can the DRC escape economic dependency on China?
Will military support help end conflict—or escalate it further?
Is China’s involvement a blessing or a burden for the Congolese people?

Click the link below to find out more:

https://www.thelondonglobalist.org/post/the-dirty-reality-of-the-clean-transition

We are back with our first social of the year! Come meet the committee and join our International Affairs Pub Quiz🍸
05/12/2024

We are back with our first social of the year! Come meet the committee and join our International Affairs Pub Quiz🍸

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The London Globalist is an international affairs multimedia magazine managed by LSE’s international journalism society. We are part of the Global 21 network, a network of international affairs magazines published in top universities around the world.

Not only do we publish high-quality articles on our website, we also publish a weekly video interview series #askLSE as well as the Office Hours podcast where our editors chat with expert LSE academics and guest speakers about some of the most important questions of our time.

Our slogan: the most important issues, wherever they happen to be.

Our mission: To cover the most important global issues, told through global perspectives, to global citizens; to promote journalism, writing and civic engagement at the LSE.