The New Context

The Student Journal of International Affairs at The New School

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Running for Peace: A Ukrainian woman’s quest for safety, a brighter future, and the finish line

Viktoriia Gudyma, 30, is a Ukrainian runner, cyclist, and mother. We met in 2020 in Moldova at the Milestii Mici wine run, an annual 10-kilometer race through the largest wine cellar in the world. Participants wear headlamps and run through […]

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The “Latinx” Controversy Highlights a Broader Problem for Liberals

“As soon as I see the Latinx term being used instead of Latinos, I’m not interested anymore” read the first critique received after the launch of a program I am collaborating with which aims to empower Latinx youth. I was […]

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Cheongsam in Cuba: Who’s wearing it now?

Finding the Lost Chinese Diaspora in Havana Cheongsam, in Cantonese, is a type of long dress that comes to mind when I tell you that Chinese women wear this! It’s very traditional, very formal, and in the past was reserved […]

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Cuban Krump and Community: Meet Adan Montalvo Martinez

Each summer, students from SGPIA spread out across the world as part of the International Field Program (IFP) and Studio Programs! Students conduct independent research, contribute to the vital work of local non-profits, NGOs, and government agencies, and gain invaluable […]

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Get Out Da Way: Celebrity #Wokeness in the Age of Trump

We have always known that celebrities have symbolic power. They influence how we spend our money, what goods we consume, and what cultural products are worth investing in. They also crucially impact how their fans or followers react to politics. […]