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Reimagining Geopolitical Landscape: A More Gendered Approach
In her book Bananas, Beaches and Bases, Cynthia Enloe suggests, "If you study war, you can't avoid studying women." Similarly, if one studies broader geopolitical aspects, the role of women cannot be ignored.
Shreshtha GuptaPublished about 4 hours ago in CritiqueA Canadian in the Netherlands
Mark thought he knew what to expect when he first moved to the Netherlands from his quiet, polite hometown in Canada. He had gone through each and every guidebook and article online. However, nothing could have prepared him for the vibrant and occasionally perplexing culture in which he was about to become immersed.
Mike TaylorPublished about 4 hours ago in HistorySmartystan
Light shone off the car’s mirror. A police officer approached. A highway trooper, she slid her campaign cover on her head. The navigational system followed the driver’s command to pull over to the side of the road. She slid up to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Skyler SaundersPublished about 4 hours ago in ChaptersThe Queen of Cushites
It was long ago so long ago many people forgot. Many people did not remember the past decades because of all the conflict that happened. Many people did not know about the conspiracy that my mother and her family had done in Egypt. I did not know much because mother and father kept it a secret. My parents were together as long as I remember. And I knew they were destined to be forever as long as they lived. I was just a child when my mother married my father. My mother would speak about her past every now and then but lead up to nothing. My father covered her a lot when I was growing up. I grew up to know mainly Cush language but also I knew bits and pieces of Egyptian to speak to my mother. My mother was native to the Cush language. As prince of Cush since my grandfather died a decade ago, my parents were appointed to rule the land. And they ruled with grace and dignity, my mother was very wise much wiser than my father. I just thought because she was from a nobler family and just happened to went to a learning place, school, or had good education. Mother won the love and respect of the Cush people. And father delighted in her presence and he would try to never say anything bad about her. They had their issues but father never stop telling her that he love her and he would die for her. My parents were in love as any young couple and they showed respect for each other as they were watched by the entire kingdom. It so happened that Cush made a truce with Egypt. Cush was very rich and Egypt was somewhat rich. And the Pharaoh that had known mother had died in battle and his son took his place and the Court forced him to marry one of the past Kings of Egypt's daughter. This new Pharaoh at once wanted to meet the King and Queen of Cush at the border to show the truce was real. And mother and father dressed young and arrayed. And the Pharaoh was pleased at seeing the King and Queen of Cush but his wife the Queen was not that pleased however she pretended to be happy and show courtesy. And Pharaoh who was thrilled at the beauty of mother asked to speak to them over dinner. So they cooked the traditional meal at the border and met in the tent of friendship. Pharaoh insisted that mother talk about herself and just before mother could say too much. Father excused her from further dealings and he used it for his advantage to secure economic ties. And Pharaoh sought cattle and sheep as well as plenty of grain of Egypt. Pharaoh finally ended the meeting after saying that mother brought comfort after his father died during battle and his mother died after heartbreak. It happened that after sometime after I mature and had to seek a wife. Pharaoh was interested in me marrying one of his relatives. And mother was wrought and father tried to calm her down. Mother would not let it go and she was demanding an end to the treaty. She said My son will never be Egyptian and he will never go back to Egypt and I don't care what that Pharaoh says. And father let her go because she was hot-temper and angry. And my father sought all the servants out and he told me to come to the throne with his scepter. And he explained to me the real story about how I was born and he said my mother's real name is Seros. And i felt angry and upset but i waited to questioned mother until she was not hot-tempered. Pharaoh received the news and he was wrought and his wife encouraged pursuit. His wife talked about how her father's murder was his wife who could not bear and how her mother should have been Queen to save him but the Court refused a concubine on the throne. His wife tricked and deceived him into demanding that my mother and father and I come to Egypt which I was told by one of mother's servants. Mother had still some connections to Egypt that she did not tell father but I found after father told me the real story. And my father sought a nasty forward to the Pharaoh threatening to cut all ties with him. Pharaoh secretly declared war on Cush within days of receiving that message from the King of Cush. And mother had her spies to tell her and she prepared me to leave to Ethiopia. And I told mother that I knew everything and that I love her. And mother sought me away. To stall the Egyptian troops she said I killed that Pharaoh. I am Seros. He was a terrible man and he lied to me. And I will never go back to Egypt. And the Egyptian troops begin sabotaging and terrorizing our nation and I knew mother and father were gone and I was all that was left of the family. And so I left to Ethiopia and did just what my mother did left my home country to start over again but this time not with royalty just with a fair villager.
Matthew PrimousPublished about 4 hours ago in HistoryAn Artful Dodger
Gainfully employed as a rapscallion Leisurely picking pockets and swindling in a manner contrary to valiance He's got his own little battalion
S. C. AlmanzarPublished about 4 hours ago in PoetsStartup Examples of overcoming adversity: Illustrations from Top Business people
In the powerful universe of business, startup examples of overcoming adversity act as both motivation and a guide for hopeful entrepreneurs. By inspecting the excursions of top business people, we can reveal important examples that rise above enterprises and economic situations. Here, we dive into the examples of overcoming adversity of noticeable figures like Steve Occupations, Elon Musk, and Sara Blakely, featuring key important points from their pioneering attempts.
ABHIJIT BHOWMICKPublished about 4 hours ago in EducationWyatt and Jesse
In the vast expanse of the Texan plains, where the sky stretches endlessly and the winds whisper secrets through the rugged canyons, there lived two best friends, Wyatt and Jesse. They were more than just friends; they were brothers of the soul, bound by a love for adventure, freedom, and the open range.
Ekombe hauPublished about 4 hours ago in FictionEchoes of Eternity
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled amid rolling hills and whispering pines, there existed a love that defied time itself. It began in the summer of 1995, amidst the golden haze of youth and innocence. Liam and Evelyn, two souls destined to intertwine, met beneath the ancient oak tree in the town square.
Ekombe hauPublished about 4 hours ago in FictionDried Bones
I feel so small Miniscuel Standing next to Dried bones in formation Ancient and decaying No tissue or sinew To connect his bits and pieces
KA StefanaPublished about 5 hours ago in PoetsTop 10 Worst Prisons In China
10 - Beijing Municipal No. 1 Prison Located in Eastern Beijing, this prison is operated by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Vidello ProductionsPublished about 5 hours ago in JournalScars to Sunsets
You turned my scars to sunsets so much so that they healed Do you not believe me yet When I tell you This is how I feel?
Frankie MartinelliPublished about 5 hours ago in PoetsWhy 'Japa' Syndrome is So Embarrassing - Wale Ojo
Nollywood actor Wale Ojo and most recent winner of the Best Lead Actor award at the recently concluded AMVCAs is opening up in a new interview with This Day about his feelings on the raging 'japa' syndrome flooding the nation. During the interview, Wale Ojo called the whole thing "embarrassing" and "unfortunate", and explains why. Here's what he said.
Jide OkonjoPublished about 5 hours ago in Humans