He is someone who does not take easily to compliments, but he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, … Continue readingVALE HRH PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH | A LIFE OF DUTY & SERVICE
In 2015, the European migrant crisis reached its peak, with 1,015,078 individuals seeking refuge across the continent. Since then, the European Commission declared the migration crisis to be over in 2019, as the rest of the world largely forgot about the humanitarian crisis lingering on Europe’s foreshores. However, the fire that ripped through the largest refugee camp, Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos on 8 September 2020, has gained global attention and reminded the world of the humanitarian disaster that remains. … Continue readingTHE HIDDEN REFUGEE CAMPS OF EUROPE
WILL THE BELARUS PROTESTS TOPPLE LUKASHENKO BY LUDWIG COOK On 9 August 2020, Alexander Lukashenko was elected to his sixth term as President of Belarus. The official results credited him with 80% of the vote. The main opposing candidate, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, immediately contested the result … Continue readingEUROPE’S LAST DICTATOR
INTERVIEW WITH DR MICHAEL PULCH, AMBASSADOR OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO AUSTRALIA “Diplomacy is a key part of finding a solution” Dr Michael Pulch- Ambassador of the European Union to Australia (April 6th 2020 interviewed by Ryan Attard) Although COVID-19 may have momentarily captured our … Continue readingWHY SHOULD WE PURSUE A TRADE DEAL WITH THE EU
Britain’s Looming Crisis A quiet ultimatum creeps into British politics as the question of an independent Scotland remains unanswered. The very idea of a nation breaking away from the United Kingdom poses an existential threat to Britain’s national identity, more so than Brexit did. Arguably, … Continue readingWHERE ARE WE WITH SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE?
EDITORIAL – As another day passes, it seems more likely that Donald Trump will be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. The current scandal regarding the President’s involvement in asking the Ukrainian Government to assist in digging up dirt on his political opponent Joe … Continue readingIMPEACHMENT AHEAD: TRUMP’S UKRAINE MOMENT
BEAU DONATELLA – I am sick and tired of hearing people whinging about Brexit. “Oh we shouldn’t have voted out” and “I wish I could change my vote”. Well the vote happened three years ago and if you had problems with the system you should … Continue readingS*** IS ACTUALLY ABOUT TO HIT THE FAN
The confirmation of the first woman to lead the European Commission in early July was certainly a major accomplishment on its own. However, the rise of Ursula von der Leyen is also the accomplishment of a new player in the realm of European Politics, Emmanuel … Continue readingVON DER LEYEN’S APPOINTMENT CONFIRMS MACRON AS HEIR-PRESUMPTIVE IN EUROPE
President Trump has recently posted tweets boasting excellent relations with the Swedish President in an attempt to resolve a situation involving the arrest and detainment of American Rapper, A$AP Rocky. This recent foreign policy move by POTUS has left some scratching their heads and wondering … Continue readingFREE A$AP! SHINING A LIGHT ON TRUMP’S BAFFLING 2020 POLICY
The Principality of Monaco is synonymous with, ritz, fame and wealth unlike any other place on earth. It is a conglomeration of many ethnicities, mainly French, Italian and the native Monegasques. In total, 38,800 people call Monaco home, and live in an area roughly 2km … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MONACO