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IEUMUN 2024: Collaboration, Communication, and Cheers

On Sunday, November 3, IEUMUN 2024, the 5th edition of IE’s annual Model United Nations Conference occurred. As the biggest charity conference in Europe, this year’s edition brought together over 400 people from dozens of countries around Europe and the world. Featuring 11 different committees, the conference offered a wide range of topics, issues, and opportunities.

Severe Floods in Valencia: Regional Impact and Community Response

These floods have killed hundreds of people, destroyed bridges, and covered countless towns with mud, leaving thousands displaced or without a home, water, electricity, or simply even food. Authorities have recovered more than 200 dead bodies and reported 2,000 people missing in this past week alone. 

Conexión

Dicen que surge, otros que fluye, y otros que prende. Dicen que flota, que se percibe, y que brota.

El negocio del odio

En la víspera de elecciones estadounidenses, el tiempo se distorsiona.

La evolución del sistema internacional: desde la hegemonía hacia la multipolaridad

El sistema internacional actual es el producto de una historia compleja, un entramado forjado por guerras, luchas de poder y confrontaciones ideológicas.

Driving Innovation: IE University Unveils New Formula Student Team

Formula Student is a European competition that aims to simulate the process of what it would be like to work on an actual Formula 1 team (or any motorsport team). The IE Team is aiming to enter the Spain Formula Student Competition which last year took place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in August.

America’s Upcoming Presidential Elections: Could It Be the Sequel to January 6th?

Last Sunday, a man was arrested for illegal possession of a shotgun and loaded handgun at an intersection near former president Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California.

From Innovation to Litigation: The Surge of AI-Related Lawsuits and Their Implications

Recently, the use of deepfakes has affected millions of people, many of whom have no clue that their photos are being used this way, especially women and children. Since 2020, 50 known bots have been made for deepfakes, with more than 4 million monthly users. 

Crossroads of Choice: Moldova’s EU Referendum and the Road Ahead 

Sunday, October 20, 2024, is a date that determined Moldova’s European future. On this day, a nationwide constitutional referendum was held in parallel with the presidential elections, marking the most significant votes since the country’s independence in 1991.

Autumn Escapes in Madrid: Embrace the Season

With October's arrival, it is the perfect time to grab your coat and scarf and take advantage of the best season of the year, autumn. Here’s my list of must-do fall activities in Madrid that should be on your radar this season.

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion...

From Stamps to Sonny Angels: The Psychology Behind Collecting

Regardless of the items, collecting is an action fundamental to the human experience. Why do we collect and what does it say about us? I fell down a deep rabbit hole pondering over this question and I am happy to share my findings with you.

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?