Is it time for the West to stop claiming the moral high ground?

This article was originally published in April 2021. International relations theory and practice tend to be principally defined and shaped by the West, which looks back on its history and legacy with rose-tinted glasses. The West has a long-established tradition of assuming the moral high ground in its relationship with other countries, overlooking the fact …

Catholicism as a Motivation for Bigotry Against the LGBTIQ Community in 2021: A Case Study

This article was originally published in 2021. Malta has once more topped the LGBTIQ rights index by far, for the 6th consecutive year, after having made notable strides toward a society that embraces its members of the said community. The state recently included sex characteristics as protected grounds in the Refugees Act and has allowed for …