THE AGORA

My name is Liv Grete Schupp. I study Economics, Politics and Ethics at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, while also pursuing Jump Rope as a competitive sport at a high level. Both have taught me that progress often begins beyond familiar boundaries.

University offers theories and frameworks. They are useful — but should not define the limits of what can be thought. The Agora is a space to read beyond the syllabus, connect disciplines and question what seems obvious.

At its heart are political thought, international affairs, history, economics and the ways in which power shapes societies. The ideas of thinkers — famous and forgotten, ancient and modern — can offer new perspectives on the problems we face today.

International relations and diplomacy are a particular fascination: places where different histories, interests and worldviews meet. The Agora is not about promoting one answer, but about examining ideas, challenging assumptions and remaining open to being wrong.

Sometimes an ancient philosopher can illuminate a modern political problem. Sometimes history can change how we understand the present.

A good question can be more valuable than an easy answer.