Trump’s political campaigns and Presidency have been riddled with brazen, bizarre and outrageous comments and threats. It is no surprise then that his most recent is a threat to halt voluntary payments to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The justification being its apparent China-favoured stance … Continue readingTRUMPS CUT TO WHO A SCAPEGOAT TACTIC
As cases of coronavirus surpass millions globally and many embrace government guidelines to remain at home, an intricate narrative of dissension has arisen, with fears of impingements on freedom, abuses of power, and poverty fuelling a complex story of rebellion. Over the third weekend of … Continue readingSHUT DOWN THE SHUTDOWN: THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE LOCKDOWN REBELLION MOVEMENT
THE WINNERS AND LOSERS By Francesco Barrese Super Tuesday has finally arrived, and the final few Democratic candidates have just experienced the full force of it. Results from the first four states to vote (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina) provided no clear indication … Continue readingA SUPER TUESDAY FOR SOME, BUT NOT ALL:
The other month saw the Syrian conflict explode once again, with President Trump making the momentous decision to pull US troops out of Syria, abandoning Americas Kurdish allies and jeopardising the fight against the Islamic State. This move backfired spectacularly, with Turkey launching an offensive … Continue readingTRUMP’S PULL-OUT GAME | THE PRESIDENT’S GRAND STRATEGY FOR THE MIDDLE EAST
HOW WRONG WILL THE POLLS BE THIS TIME? To those of us who are more familiar with international politics, it should be common knowledge that the Canadian federal elections are coming up and that given recent history political polls can no longer be relied upon. … Continue readingTHE CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION
The world was shocked when US President, Donald Trump, announced his hasty decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria on October 6th. This follows a phone call with President Trump and Turkish-President Erdogan where Trump made the decision to step back and allow Turkey … Continue readingIT STARTED WITH A PHONE CALL
“The dollar is our currency, but your problem.” John ConnallyUS Treasury Secretary, Nixon Administration1971-72 Although Connally’s statement was made nearly half a century ago, it is still especially relevant in today’s global economy. While the US Dollar may not hold an official title, it is … Continue readingTHE DOLLAR – OUR CURRENCY BUT YOUR PROBLEM
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
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
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