We intuitively know that connecting young liberals from all over the world is meaningful. But we should ask ourselves, why do we, as young liberals, travel across the globe to meet in a conference room? One might attempt to answer…
Continue reading Why IFLRY Deserves Better General Assemblies
Victory in modern warfare is not only about military strength but also about controlling the mental domain of soldiers and non-combatants. Human conflicts have always been fought in psychological and biological arenas, where public relations and HBR (Human Brain Research)…
Continue reading Betrayal of the Self: Propaganda and Combat Neuroscience in Modern Warfare
As the human population on Earth grows larger, so does the population living in urban areas—cities, metropolises, megacities, even. It is estimated that >4 billion people live in urban areas globally and even that number is on the rise. It…
Nowadays, more and more companies operating on a free market are getting na- tionalised by governments or acquired by state owned or state-controlled companies – within states or crossing the boarders. States are constantly increasing their power as a result.…
From 24 to 27 November, the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) held its 51st General Assembly (GA) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The GA was organised in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), as well as support from Dutch…
Continue reading Take Pride in Liberalism: IFLRY’s 51st General Assembly
Who doesn’t love the idea of traveling the world? There are so many places that you want to explore, but the problem is that you know travel isn’t the most sustainable thing you can do. Transportation is the second biggest…
Now I know what you’re thinking: why didn’t I hear anything about IFLRY wanting to join a festival in North Korea?! Well, that’s because this happened quite a while ago. If you’re currently active in IFLRY probably before you were…
Spring has officially sprung! With warmer months ahead, outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up to spend more time outdoors enjoying everything that nature has to offer. Whether you’re an avid hiker, camper, or just like spending time in your local park,…
Continue reading Leave No Trace: How to Responsibly Enjoy the Outdoors
Towards the end of last year, there were a few unrelated incidents that became talking points regarding the #MeToo movement. China watchers started following one of them with great interest not only because it’s a micro cosmos into the #MeToo…
Mental health challenges are a ubiquitous concern worldwide. It has been estimated, for example, that in the U.S. alone, 1 in 5 adults, or 51.5 million people, will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetimes. Despite the prevalence…
Continue reading The Importance of Mental Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities
