Launch of the Ukranian Decolonial Glossary

By Geert Lovink, May 7, 2024

Ukrainian Decolonial Glossary is a compilation of concepts from de- and post-colonial theories, featuring examples specific to the Ukrainian context. The first edition of this glossary will showcase 20 terms, each contributed by diverse Ukrainian researchers, writers and artists. Curatorial team of the project: Yullia Elyas, Anastasiia Omelianiuk, Iva Naidenko, Nadiia Koval. Project Goals and [...]

UKRAiNATV – Streaming Philosophy by Konrad Wojnowski

By Konrad Wojnowski, April 26, 2024

GETTING THERE UKRAiNATV makes sense through lived experience. And is capable of transforming you. It’s a polymorphous and a liminal space. Probably, if you watched the stream, you’ve either been there, or you’ll soon pay us a visit. This is how I got there and how it turned one hard-headed, rational academic into a zany [...]

Glorifying Neofascism – How the Berlin KW Institute and Austrian Artists Approach Future Audiences

By Karyna Lazaruk, April 22, 2024

When my friends were hiding in bomb shelters or once again forced to confront the reality of death, I eagerly hoped for a gesture of solidarity from the cultural and artistic institutions of Berlin. I believe in the power of art, it is a universal language that allows people to come together, exchange ideas, make [...]

Killing Intelligence: Death by Tech and other Ordinary Horrors in Gaza

By Donatella Della Ratta, April 11, 2024

The Gospel, the latest AI gadget deployed by the IDF in Gaza, paves the way to a new mode of warfare that can further encourage the dehumanization of human beings behind a narrative of technological progress, efficiency, and accuracy. But Gaza shows us another danger too: even when AI is used to “rehumanize,” who decides [...]

Dutch Union Members in Solidarity with Palestine – Call to Action

By Sepp Eckenhaussen, April 8, 2024

Union members, speak out! More and more workers in the Netherlands want to take action because our government is complicit in the Gaza genocide. For example, there have been walk-outs at Booking and weekly sit-ins by civil servants at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, because unions like FNV and CNV refuse to speak out, [...]

Theory Fragments of the Shadowban: Navigating Censorship of Palestinian Content

By Chloë Arkenbout, March 29, 2024

I’m not an influencer or public figure. Nor do I have the aspiration or skills to be one. I have around 1600 followers on my personal Instagram account, which are mainly friends, acquaintances, some work-related people and a few I do not know personally. When I share something on my account it’s usually a chaotic [...]

Interview with Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)

By Tommaso Campagna, March 18, 2024

Reading for Palestine @ Open Cities Platform’s Reading Circles, Utrecht, March 1st

By Chloë Arkenbout, February 27, 2024

In the light of the escalating violence in Gaza, the dire humanitarian crisis in Rafah, and the ongoing hearings at the International Court of Justice, the Open Cities Platform recognizes the urgency of holding space for a nuanced scholarly discussion to understand the current situation in Palestine. Open Cities Platform invites you to join their [...]

Interview about Hunger Strikes with Palestinian Activists Sam Adnan and Omar Kareem by Anthony Mateo

By Tommaso Campagna, February 23, 2024

To All Dutch Higher Education Institutions, by Dutch Scholars for Palestine

By INC Team, January 30, 2024

To All Dutch Higher Education Institutions On Friday 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in a historic judgement that there is a “plausible” case of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinians in Gaza. In a series of Provisional Measures, the court has ordered Israel must take immediate steps to: Prevent [...]