The Italian government is once again at odds with the European Union regarding the fiscal policies outlined in Italy’s 2019 Budget. The proposition of tax cuts and spending promises has many in Brussels concerned that the state is not doing enough to pay off its … Continue readingCREPI IL LUPO! IS THIS ITALY’S BLACK WEDNESDAY MOMENT?
The most densely bombed place during World War II, a mix of European and Middle Eastern language and culture, fought over for centuries due to its strategic position, only home to around 460,000 people; and the birthplace of my grandparents – Malta. This small island … Continue readingSMALL COUNTRIES SERIES – MALTA
If we look back at the way the world was 20 years ago, technology existed and was great for its time, but the capabilities and sheer access did not exist in the way it has these past couple of years. We have seen new technology … Continue readingDOES COMPLETE PRIVACY EXIST? THE FUTURE OF PRIVACY IN THE CYBER-AGE
The European Union, once the bright light of European peace and integration,has failed. European unity, an American construct is falling apart, and the so called period of “European Peace” ever since 1945 is an illusion shattered by the resurgence of Russia and political conflicts within … Continue readingTHE EUROPEAN UNION HAS FAILED
During the 2017 French Presidential race, the world media became fixated upon Marine Le Pen, the leader of far-right party Front National. Le Pen was everywhere during 2017; everyone was talking about her. The world became fascinated by this new formidable force who was establishing … Continue readingTHE RISE OF THE EUROPEAN FAR-RIGHT
BY ZACH ELSBURY – The current state of British politics needs little introduction. A polity, once seen by foreign correspondents as dull, uneventful, and stable is now the complete constantly evolving, febrile, and flirting with total collapse. European integration has always been a vexed question … Continue readingLOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD
Twenty-nineteen is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the modern-day, billionaire-fuelled Space Race in the private spaceflight industry , known as “NewSpace”. With emerging private companies taking huge strides in space travel technologies, there could soon be a dynamic shift where space travel … Continue readingTO INFINITY & BEYOND: THE MODERN SPACE RACE
On late Monday evening, Parisians and tourists alike, stood in a sombre silence as the Notre Dame de Paris – ‘Our Lady of Paris’ – was ablaze in fire. The world watched in horror as 400 firefighters desperately tried to save the Cathedral. Although the … Continue readingBEYOND THE FLAMES: FRANCE ALIGHT
Turkey’s accession to the European Union remains in limbo after the parliament voted to suspend the country’s bid for membership. The vote, which took place last week in Strasbourg, France returned with 370 voting in favour to suspend while 109 voted against and 143 abstained. … Continue readingTHE OTTOMAN PERIL: LIMINAL DIPLOMACY IN TURKEY’S ACCESSION TO THE EU
Ukraine has just undertaken the first round of voting in their presidential election. Six months ago, Ukrainians thought they would have been heading into round two with current president Petro Poroshenko and former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko. But a lot can happen over six months … Continue readingSERVANT OF THE PEOPLE – TV SHOW TURNED POLITICAL REALITY