Category: Politics
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St. Stephen’s Day Hungary
St. Stephen’s Day Hungary By Sharon Schweitzer St. Stephen’s Day holds a long and interesting history. It begins with Stephen the Grand Prince of the Hungarians who laid the foundations of the state. Until the end of the 10th century, the Hungarians were in conflict with other European countries. In 955 A.D., Hungarian…
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South Korea on the World’s Stage
South Korea on the World’s Stage By Polina Anastassieva, Sharon Schweitzer This past July, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Austin, St. Edward’s University, Stratfor, and Neil-Cochran Museum, an event on South Korea was held. The two speakers, Dr. Jooyoun Lee, a professor at St. Edward’s University, and Roger Baker, an…
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Rational Harmony Day
Rational Harmony Day By Sharon Schweitzer Singapore’s identity as a cosmopolitan nation has evolved. The first of two racial riots in six weeks occurred in Singapore on July 21st, 1964, resulting in 36 deaths and over 500 injuries. Many racist events that have recently gone viral have elicited strong emotions and soul-searching about…
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International Day of Parliamentarism
International Day of Parliamentarism By Sharon Schweitzer Parliamentary diplomacy is a way to build relationships and promote cooperation between national parliaments. Many parliaments encourage their members to participate in inter-parliamentary organizations, bilateral exchanges, and other parliamentary diplomacy initiatives. In this way Parliamentarians can represent their countries’ interests, foster dialogue and cooperation with counterparts…
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Seven Stellar Slovak Women
Seven Stellar Slovak Women By Sharon Schweitzer Continuing on the topic of Women’s History Month, here is a glimpse of seven spectacular Slovak women that changed history. Elena Marothy-Soltesova (the first feminist)-was a Slovak writer and editor. She was also a leading figure in the women’s movement in Slovakia. She served as chair of…
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7 Tips for Graciously Navigating Politics at Thanksgiving
Your brined turkey is perfectly prepared, and your sauces are expertly simmered. Your home is thoroughly sanitized. ‘Tis the night before Thanksgiving; you and your sous chef have planned an excellent celebration. The only concern is guest behavior. You break out in a cold sweat with memories of Uncle Ben and Cousin Ralph’s political brawl…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Australia Quiz
Image Source: Flickr.com Record setting pilot Maude Bonney of Queensland In honor of National Women’s History Month, our final quiz focuses on a continent that is home to many prominent women who have demonstrated success in a myriad of ways. Australia not only has beautiful scenery and beaches, but also brilliant, independent women that have…
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Courageous Czech Women – Celebrating Women’s History Month: Czech Republic Quiz
Image Credit: https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/ Věra Čáslavská at the 1967 European gymnastics championships. In our continued observance of Women’s History Month, we are honoring just a few of the numerous prominent Czech women artists, athletes, politicians, rulers and scientists. There are thousands of women who have impacted culture, history, and society in the current Czech lands, and…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: European Quiz
Image Credit: commons.wikimedia.org Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of England (now the United Kingdom) How much do you know about successful women in the United Kingdom and Europe? This diverse region has made remarkable progress over the past century to establish gender equality and women’s rights. Several prominent organizations seek to promote female empowerment, including the…
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: South America Quiz
Image Credit: commons.wikimedia.org Policarpa Salavarrieta, 2 Pesos Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. We are inviting you to challenge your intellect about women’s global contributions. During March, we are sharing a series of posts celebrating women leaders and their landmark achievements to humanity. On March 3, we…