On May 20, 2022 Māris participated in Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University plenary session “Kyiv Philosophy Studies 2022” organised by Faculty of History and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy with the participation of the Institute of Philosophy named after G.S.Skovoroda of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, where paper “Phenomenological Approach to Terrorism and Terror: Problems… Continue reading Phenomenological Approach to Terrorism and Terror (Part 2)
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Phenomenological Approach to Terrorism and Terror (Part 1)
On May 20, 2022 Māris participated in Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University plenary session “Kyiv Philosophy Studies 2022” organised by Faculty of History and Philosophy, Department of Philosophy with the participation of the Institute of Philosophy named after G.S.Skovoroda of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, where paper “Phenomenological Approach to Terrorism and Terror: Problems… Continue reading Phenomenological Approach to Terrorism and Terror (Part 1)
Terror and Fear. The Analogies
During the period January–March 2022, the research revolved around the question of whether terror can be viewed as more than just a tool for terrorism and how the culture of fear during the Covid-19 pandemic and even during the after-effect of Black Lives Matter represent similarities with terrorising nature of things in phenomenological-hermeneutical perspective. Māris… Continue reading Terror and Fear. The Analogies
The Ideas of Phenomenogial-Hermeneutical Methodology
During the first research year, the most important objective was establishing and researching the basic principles of phenomenological-hermeneutical methodology at a theoretical level. It was necessary to analyse the ideas of phenomenology and hermeneutics and apply the findings to the issues and objectives of terrorism research. Nevertheless, among the interviews and popular scientific articles (for… Continue reading The Ideas of Phenomenogial-Hermeneutical Methodology
Discussion “Migration as a Weapon of Hybrid War against Latvia: What Next?”
On 26 August, 2021, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia hosted an online discussion “Migration as a weapon of hybrid war against Latvia: what next?” The discussion on the hybrid war against Latvia by the regime of Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko was attended by the Minister of Defence Dr. Artis Pabriks, senior… Continue reading Discussion “Migration as a Weapon of Hybrid War against Latvia: What Next?”
Diskusija “Migrācija kā hibrīdkara ierocis pret Latviju: kas tālāk?
26. augustā Latvijas Kara muzejā notika Latvijas Republikas Aizsardzības ministrijas organizētā tiešsaistes diskusija “Migrācija kā hibrīdkara ierocis pret Latviju: kas tālāk?”. Diskusijā par Baltkrievijas diktatora Aleksandra Lukašenko režīma īstenoto hibrīdkaru pret Latviju piedalījās aizsardzības ministrs Dr. Artis Pabriks, Latvijas Nacionālās aizsardzības akadēmijas vadošais pētnieks Dr. Toms Rostoks un Latvijas Universitātes Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūta pētnieks… Continue reading Diskusija “Migrācija kā hibrīdkara ierocis pret Latviju: kas tālāk?
The Eternal Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [Interview]
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has flared up again. A ceasefire may be imminent, but it is clear that this escalation will not be the last. “Pasaule kabatā = World in Pocket” features a discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with LTV foreign correspondent Gints Amoliņš and Māris Kūlis, researcher at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at… Continue reading The Eternal Israeli-Palestinian Conflict [Interview]
Mūžīgais Izraēlas-Palestīnas konflikts [Intervija]
Izraēlas un Palestīnas konflikts atkal ir uzliesmojis ar jaunu spēku. Iespējams, drīzumā tiks noslēgts pamiers, bet ir skaidrs, ka šī eskalācija nebūs pēdējā. Raidījumā “Pasaule kabatā” par Izraēlas un Palestīnas konfliktu diskutēja LTV ārzemju ziņu korespondents Gints Amoliņš un LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūta pētnieks Māris Kūlis. Par sadursmju iespējamajām beigām un sarežģījumiem Eksperti piekrīt,… Continue reading Mūžīgais Izraēlas-Palestīnas konflikts [Intervija]
The New Shift of Terrorists [Fragment 2]
One recent observation is that the Islamic State has refrained from using so-called car bombs, or suicide vehicles loaded with explosives, in the last two years. This is thought to be due to the ‘dirtiness’ of the method – too many unintended casualties, which reduces the responsiveness of fellow citizens. On the other hand, the… Continue reading The New Shift of Terrorists [Fragment 2]
Teroristu jaunā maiņa [Fragments 2]
Viens no pēdējā laika novērojumiem ir tāds, ka pēdējo divu gadu laikā Islāma valsts ir atturējusies izmatot t.s. autobumbas jeb ar spridzekļiem piekrautus spridzinātāju pašnāvnieku transportlīdzekļus. Domājams, ka tam iemesls ir šīs metodes “netīrība” – pārāk daudz neplānotu cietušo, kas mazina līdzcilvēku atsaucību. Savukārt Irākas pretterorisma dienestu novērojums esot tāds, ka Maulā patlaban strādā pie… Continue reading Teroristu jaunā maiņa [Fragments 2]