Society Archives – THINK Magazine

Our Post-Truth Reality

Post-truth populism has secured a powerful mandate in the United States of America. This reflects a trend that extends through the world’s liberal democracies and will invite global imitation. In this opinion piece, Jonathan Firbank describes how post-truth populism works, why it works, and why the American election might show us how to fight it.

AGORA: Elections 2024 – Youth Absence and the Far Right Surge

During the run-up to the European Parliament Elections, Prof. Mario Thomas Vassallo grilled two MEP candidates on AGORA, a political talk show broadcast on Campus 103.7. Against the backdrop of numerous elections around the globe, a lack of youth representation, and the rise of the far right, the discussion got us thinking.

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Finding a Home in Malta

Getting on the property ladder is incredibly difficult. Unless you are fortunate enough that your parents already own several properties, you will most likely be stuck for the rest of your adult life paying off your first (and possibly only) one-bedroom apartment. Is this grim future set in stone, or are there more creative solutions?

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Water, Malta and a Fraught Future

Water is the last resource. The politics, deprivation and conflict created by water insecurity will define the future. Malta, as one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, will be ahead of the historical and technological curve.

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Synchronicities between Tourism and Translation

Translation is both a science and an art with practical applications. Let’s explore how translation can address cultural and linguistic misunderstandings in the tourism industry.

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AGORA: The Maltese Economy and Labour Market

Malta has the fastest-growing economy in the EU, yet simultaneously the largest number of soup kitchens. How is such an anomaly possible?

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Beyond Patriarchy: Sexuality and Womanhood in a Man’s World

We live in a world that thrives on societal norms and stereotypes. For women, the battle for sexual autonomy means challenging expectations and breaking out beyond the confines of patriarchy.

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Fenkata – Science and Symbolism in Rabbit Stew

Fenkata, Maltese rabbit stew, is a delicious cultural staple. Jonathan Firbank explores the boozy chemistry behind its deliciousness and the dramatic history behind its cultural significance.

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Exclusive: Metsola’s Road from Sunday Lunch Politics to European Parliament Presidency

Roberta Metsola took the helm of the European Union’s core decision-making body after a political career characterised by dedication and leadership prowess. With a year-long experience of being the President of the European Parliament, Metsola, a University of Malta (UM) alumna, talks to THINK magazine about the oft-bumpy road to the prestigious role.

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Russia’s War Against Its Own Army (Part I)

Russia’s regime is conducting two wars, one to subjugate Ukraine, and another to subjugate its own military. In Part 1 of this article, Jonathan Firbank recounts ways Russia has compromised the morale of its forces and UM strategy expert, Dr Valentina Cassar, explains their broader implications. Part 2 can be found here.

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