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6.2.2018

Society & economy

How could we get a meal on every plate?

It’s possible to feed the world. First we’ll have to even out income discrepancies, build peace and bring new, better plant varieties to farmers.

17.5.2018

Society & economy

A crisis begins when we call it a crisis

Emotions keep people engaged. This is why populists need to keep talking about crises.

21.4.2017

Society & economy

Today’s environmental problems sparked by World War II

A docent of the University of Helsinki has released the first internationally comprehensive survey on the environmental history of World War II...

21.9.2016

Society & economy

Terror in the name of religion?

A lack of basic understanding of religion promotes susceptibility to propaganda and radicalisation.

ArticleYliopisto-lehti

11.1.2019

Society & economy

What keeps Putin in power?

Russian society has a profound desire for order. Few will criticise the leader for exercising power, as those who do will have to face the...

ArticleYliopisto-lehti

21.1.2019

Society & economy

Who runs Russia's prisons? Judith Pallot, who transferred from Oxford to Helsinki, knows prison hierarchy

In Perm, Russia, Professor Judith Pallot met prisoners who were picking mushrooms. Most of the locals are current or former prison camp inmates.

11.12.2017

Society & economy

Unexpected consequence of strict EU data protection legislation: legal system must decide what makes an individual

The new General Data Protection Regulation, which will take effect in May, enhances citizens’ right to privacy but evokes a serious question:...