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Catherine Baker

Reader in 20th Century History, University of Hull
CATHERINE BAKER is a specialist in post-Cold War history, international relations and cultural studies, who researches the international politics of representing national identity and conflict in popular culture. She is the author of books including Sounds of the Borderland: Popular Music, War and Nationalism in Croatia since 1991 (2010) and Race and the Yugoslav Region: Postsocialist, Post-Conflict, Postcolonial? (2018), and the editor of volumes including Gender in 20th Century Eastern Europe and the USSR (2017) and Making War on Bodies: Militarisation, Aesthetics and Embodiment in International Politics (2020). She also studies the cultural politics of international events, including the Eurovision Song Contest and the Olympic Games, and the politics of LGBTQ+ identity and history.

The colourful history of the Olympic opening ceremony

Jul 25, 2024 15:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

If youre planning to tune in to the Paris Olympics, you probably arent just looking forward to the feats of sporting excellence youll be hoping to catch the cultural spectacle of the opening ceremony, too. These flashy...

Economy

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

푸틴, 미-러 주요 포로 교환에 도움 준 사우디 왕세자에게 감사 표시

러시아 블라디미르 푸틴 대통령은 목요일, 사우디아라비아의 무함마드 빈 살만 왕세자에게 미-러 간의 가장 큰 포로 교환을 조직하는 데 기여한 것에 대해 감사를 표했다. 미국 언론인 에반 거슈코비치(Evan Gershkovich)와 전직 미...

월가 분석가들, 연초 대비 50% 하락한 니오 주식에 대해 점점 더 긍정적인 전망

니오(NIO Inc, NYSE, HK:9866)가 연초 대비 50% 급락했음에도 불구하고, 월가 분석가들은 회사의 미래 전망에 대해 점점 더 낙관적인 견해를 보이고 있다. 제프리스(Jefferies)와 시티 리서치(Citi Research)는 니오가 회복할 가능성에...

헤지펀드, 주식 계속 매도 중이라는 새로운 데이터 나타나

씨티(Citi)는 수요일 메모에서 지난주 롱온리(long-only) 매니저들이 모든 섹터에서 순유입을 보이며 계속해서 주식을 매수했다고 밝혔다. 가장 큰 매수 증가는 기술, 부동산, 금융 부문에서 나타났으며, 소재, 산업, 에너지 부문은...

Politics

Elon Musk’s 'Department of Government Efficiency' X Post Ignites 5% DOGE Jump After Trump’s Speech

Elon Musks X post about the Department of Government Efficiency led to a 5% increase in Dogecoins price, coinciding with Donald Trumps address at The Economic Club and his criticism of Harriss tax policies. DOGE Price...

새로운 에머슨 여론조사에 따르면 해리스 부통령, 트럼프에 49% 대 47%로 앞서

에머슨(Emerson, NYSE) 대학 여론조사에 따르면, 카말라 해리스(Kamala Harris) 부통령이 미국 유권자들 사이에서 도널드 트럼프(Donald Trump) 전 대통령을 근소하게 앞서고 있으며, 49%가 해리스를 지지하고 47%가 트럼프를 지지하는...

Venezuela Eyes Bitcoin for National Reserves; Echoes Donald Trump’s Crypto Stance

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado highlights Bitcoins role as a vital tool of resistance against hyperinflation. With national reserves now in focus, the country looks to Bitcoin as a safeguard for its...

Samsung Chip Executive Detained Over Alleged Technology Leak to China as Espionage Case Deepens

A former Samsung executive was arrested Thursday in South Korea on new charges related to the alleged theft of semiconductor technology. Authorities fear the executive, linked to a Chinese chip company, may attempt to flee...

도널드 트럼프, QAnon 밈 공유로 비난 직면... 트루스 소셜 재게시 문제 인정

도널드 트럼프는 트루스 소셜(Truth Social)에서 자신의 소셜 미디어 활동, 특히 재게시가 문제를 일으켰다는 점을 인정하며 다시 한번 비판에 직면했다. 최근 선거 유세에서 트럼프 전 대통령은 출처를 제대로 확인하지 않고 종종...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

NVIDIA AI GPU Rentals in China Are Half the Cost of U.S. Rates, Starting at $6/Hour

NVIDIAs AI GPU rentals are available for as little as $6 per hour in China, nearly half the cost of U.S. rates. Chinese cloud service providers are circumventing U.S. sanctions by offering affordable access to NVIDIAs AI...

Mark Gurman’s Final iPhone 16 Predictions Ahead of Apple’s 'Its Glowtime' Launch Event

Mark Gurman has shared his final predictions ahead of Apples Its Glowtime event, where the iPhone 16 is expected to debut with larger screens, refined designs, and upgraded features, including new telephoto lenses and...

XRP Whales Shift $50M as SEC Dispute Rages On, Price Falls Near $0.50 Mark

XRP saw a sharp transfer of 95 million XRP, valued at nearly $50 million, to Binance, highlighting ongoing whale activity as the cryptocurrency dropped to $0.5276 amidst SEC tensions. XRP Whale Moves $50M to...

Shiba Inu Whale Ignites 250 Million SHIB Burn as Burn Rate Explodes 1,664% in 24 Hours

In a fiery display, a Shiba Inu whale burned 250 million SHIB tokens, causing the burn rate to explode by 1,664% within just 24 hours. This bold move drastically impacts SHIBs circulating supply and intensifies community...

GM and LG Recognize UAW at Tennessee EV Battery Plant, Moving Toward Local Bargaining

General Motors and LG Energy Solution have recognized workers desire to join the United Auto Workers union at their Ultium Cells EV battery factory in Tennessee. The companies will now begin the local bargaining process,...