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
BREAKING NEWS: THE HOUSE OF COMMONS HAS REJECTED THERESA MAY’S BREXIT DEAL FOR A THIRD TIME, LOSING BY 58 VOTES. Watching live at 1.20am AEST, one couldn’t help but feel some sympathy for Prime Minister Theresa May. Although not absolving her of any errors she … Continue readingBREAKING: BREXIT DEAL FAILS FOR A THIRD TIME
As stated by the first Macedonian President Kiro Gligorov at the French Institute of International Affairs in 1993: “The right to a people to use its own name is natural and inalienable.” President Kiro GligorovCirca. 1993 Indeed such remarks were supported by UN mediator Matthew … Continue readingMACEDONIA: NAME CHANGE YET NO CHANGE AT ALL?
With the recent testing of the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, the Zircon anti-ship missile and the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, Russia has heralded the new face of warfare. New Precision Guided Munitions (PGM’s) which can travel at Mach 10 and above and hit anywhere in the … Continue readingTWO KILOMETRES A SECOND