Author name: Sophie Pomme

Hi! I am a social scientist and world explorer. In my work, I analyse the evolving meaning of security. I enjoy traveling, yoga, and electronic music in my free time. I consider myself an enthusiastic feminist and self-care advocate.

close up of Silvia Salis at techno rave in Genoa

Silvia Salis, Techno, and the Politics of the Dance Floor

I used to call myself a party animal and, deep inside, I still am. There’s something about the process of getting ready with a bombastic outfit, meeting your friends, and letting loose to the sound of heavy bass with strangers that I must admit is quite therapeutic. That is what Electronic Dance Music (EDM) culture […]

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5 Urgent Questions on EU–China Relations and AI Rivalry

I had the privilege of being invited to speak at the European Guanxi Conference organised in Brussels in September 2025. The event took place the same week as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin and China’s military parade, both of which projected Beijing’s growing assertiveness on the global stage.  The convergence of this

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