Donald Trump’s interest in buying Greenland wasn’t just a political spectacle — it was a wake-up call. Suddenly, a mirror was held up to the face of every Dane, forcing us to question not just our relationship with the territory but the very foundation of our national identity. By Anne Mie Ryding, from Copenhagen … Continue reading Letter from Copenhagen: Will we let go of Greenland?
Letter from Alexandria: in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, it is all human suffering
The killing of dozens of thousands of people in Palestine, plus the conflicts in Lebanon and Syria, has led aidóni’s Academy Editor Yousr Sharawy to reflect on the sentiments around death and destruction, regardless of who is to blame. By Yousr Sharawy, from Alexandria A video has circulated on Egyptian social media recently featuring … Continue reading Letter from Alexandria: in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria, it is all human suffering
Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?
Algerians speak Arabic and French, and everybody understands each other, right? Not exactly. In modern Algeria, both compete with Tamazight languages, such as Kabyle, and face the growing use of English. Generations, history, and cultures keep clashing in a constant struggle for national - and individual - identity. By Nesreen Yousfi, from Algiers When my … Continue reading Letter from Algiers: Which language should we speak?
Letter from Juba: how basketball restored pride and identity to South Sudan
By Richard Sultan, from Juba For various reasons, many South Sudanese have the experience of living in a foreign country, and I am no exception, having lived in Kenya for more than half a decade. But the hospitality accorded to me and other millions aside, no Kenyan has for once referred to my nationality as South … Continue reading Letter from Juba: how basketball restored pride and identity to South Sudan
Letter from New Delhi: a social divide under extreme heat
While those who can afford it protect themselves with air-conditioning and water, migrant workers and low-income communities face the daily challenge of survival under the sun in India - made even more unforgiving by climate change. By Shriya Roy, from New Delhi It feels almost ironic to write about a record-breaking heatwave sweeping across … Continue reading Letter from New Delhi: a social divide under extreme heat
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