Rak höger med Ivar Arpi

Rak höger med Ivar Arpi delves into contemporary issues without restraint, focusing on conflicts in Gaza, domestic societal challenges, the influence of ideology in institutions, and the ethical dimensions of topics from defense investments to surrogacy. The column advocates for a realistic appraisal of international and local politics, societal norms, and ideological impacts.

International Conflict Domestic Society Issues Ideological Influence in Institutions Media and Perception Ethics and Investment Cultural and Political Identity Academic Freedom

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Uppropet för Gaza är ett grymt hyckleri

5169 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Humanitarian Crisis Political Activism
  1. The call for Gaza is seen as hypocritical by some, as it overlooks past atrocities and current aspects of the conflict.
  2. Humanitarian aid going into Gaza must pass through Egypt, not Israel, to reach those in need.
  3. Various initiatives have been launched to address the violence in Gaza, emphasizing the protection of civilians and condemnations of international law violations.
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Samiska aktivister försöker tvinga bort Jonny Hjelm

589 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Academic Freedom Colonialism Cancel Culture Research Ethics
  1. Samiska aktivister kritiserar Umeå universitet för kursinnehållet som handlar om samer, och anser att en icke-same som Jonny Hjelm inte borde studera detta.
  2. Akademisk frihet och öppen debatt är viktiga värden på universitet enligt fördrag som Umeå universitet har skrivit under.
  3. Det finns oro kring hur aktivister och media porträtterar en kurs om samer vid Umeå universitet, och det finns frågor kring varför det inte finns offentligt stöd från institutionen eller forskarkollegor för den kursansvarige.

Universiteten välkomnar en viss sorts politisk aktivism

707 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Academic Freedom Cancel Culture Political Activism Freedom of Speech Higher education
  1. Universities are selective in addressing challenges to academic freedom, with instances of cancel culture being omitted in responses.
  2. There is a discrepancy between how universities present academic freedom and the actual management of challenges and controversies within academic institutions.
  3. Some universities tend to prioritize certain ideologies and political activism, creating tensions around issues like cancel culture and academic freedom.

Genetiken förändrar vår syn på ras

589 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Genetics Race Migration Archaeology History
  1. Genetics has revealed greater differences between people than previously thought, challenging both racist and politically correct beliefs.
  2. Historical migrations and cultural exchanges are being reevaluated in light of DNA research, overthrowing old theories.
  3. Recent genetic studies have shed light on demographic movements, such as the Indo-European migrations, significantly impacting our understanding of human history.

Wyndhamn: Glider Skolverket på sanningen?

943 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Education Inclusion Policy Social Issues Government
  1. Skolverket is spreading radical ideas about norm criticism and intersectionality to teachers and students.
  2. The concept that was used to label the idea of honor culture as racist is now governmental practice.
  3. Poesikollektivet 'Det nya gardet' presented interpretations of curriculum, grading criteria, and values in poetry form at a conference about the educational mission of schools.