Moji Motions

A Cordon Sanitaire policy is an informal commitment to exclude extremist political parties from forming coalitions. Examples include the exclusion of the Front National in France, True Finns (The Finnish Far Right) from Finland.

Bosozuku are Japanese biker gangs known for rebelling against strict Japanese societal norms through provocative style, illegal bike modifications, traffic violations like speeding and running red lights, and are occasionally linked to gang violence.

During Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency (2016–2022), the Philippine government launched a nationwide anti-drug campaign known as the “War on Drugs. Official police operations resulted in thousands of deaths to "clean up the streets. Support has been mixed. On 11 March 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested pursuant to a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings during the Philippine “War on Drugs". He was subsequently transferred to The Hague to face ICC proceedings as opposed to trying him in local Philippine courts. The ICC alleges that Duterte bears responsibility for murders committed between 2011 and 2019, covering both his time as Mayor of Davao City and as President.

On July 28th, FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) unveiled plans to raise $4.2bn by selling stakes in the running of future tournaments to private investors. UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), which oversees European football, protested that the game “is not FIFA’s to sell”. A source close to UEFA says that if the plan goes ahead, it may boycott future World Cups.

Unionization is the process where workers form a group to negotiate together with their employer for better pay, benefits, and working conditions.

In recent years, teenagers and young people have become prominent figures in the climate movement. Greta Thunberg initiated Fridays for Future, inspiring global school strikes to demand stronger climate policies. Vanessa Nakate advocates for climate justice in Africa, highlighting the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. Other youth activists organize protests, social media campaigns, and directly engage with policymakers to push for urgent climate action.

"Techno-pessimism" is the belief that rapid and widespread use of technology in different industries is concerning and often negative. "Techno-optimism" is the belief that technology's impact is always positive and should be widely developed. For example, "techno-pessimists" call on heavy regulation on the research and development of Artificial Intelligence, while "techno-optimists" would call for its usage in various sectors including but not limited to; art, military, criminal policing, judiciary and manufacturing.

Philanthropic acts are actions taken to help those in need. In recent years, internet personalities like MrBeast have gained massive followings by funding attention-grabbing philanthropic acts - such as paying for surgeries, building homes, or providing food and clean water - often in the format of viral videos. These creators claim to be helping others while monetizing the content for further reach and revenue

Authenticity in art refers to creating something that feels real or original, rather than copying others. For example, Inside Out, Billie Eilish’s songs, and Van Gogh’s paintings are praised for their originality and for expressing genuine emotions and deeply personal experiences.

The #MeToo movement is a global social movement against sexual abuse and harassment, which gained widespread attention in 2017 and is known for empowering survivors to share their experiences.