Case Study – Terror attack at pop concert in Manchester

Case Study – Terror attack at pop concert in Manchester

  On 22 May, an explosion ripped through a concert hall in Manchester, killing 23 people and leaving dozens more wounded. That incident would later become the second worst terrorist attack in the United Kingdom since the 7 July 2005 London bombings, as well as...
Case Study – Trial of the Jakarta governor and subsequent protests

Case Study – Trial of the Jakarta governor and subsequent protests

The trial of the Jakarta governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or popularly known as “Ahok” was concerned with his alleged blasphemous remarks. Many have regarded the trial as a major turning point in Indonesia’s image as a moderate society. It is not only a test of the...
Case Study – May Day rallies held worldwide

Case Study – May Day rallies held worldwide

Labor Day/ May Day/ International Workers’ Day falls on the May 1st every year in most countries across the globe. It is a day to recognize the contribution of the working classes that dates back to the late 19th century.   While it is a public holiday in most...
Case Study – Stockholm terror attack

Case Study – Stockholm terror attack

On April 7th, a terrorist attack occurred in Stockholm where a truck rammed into pedestrians in downtown Stockholm, killing four people and leaving at least 15 others wounded. The incident was later confirmed as a terrorist attack and is part of a growing trend of...
Case Study – Germany and undetonated WWII bombs

Case Study – Germany and undetonated WWII bombs

More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, there are still undetonated bombs and shells all over Europe. Decades of post-war construction has uncovered many of these devices while building roads and structural foundations. However, some of these bombs...
Case Study – Protests and strikes in Brazil

Case Study – Protests and strikes in Brazil

On March 31st, in Brazil, there were nationwide protests against the proposed federal pension reform. These demonstrations were just the latest in a recent history of civil unrest in the country. Protests and demonstrations are no strangers to Brazilian society....