In June, I wrote with some caution about the Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore. Warning readers not to be overly optimistic, I took into account the realities of Trumpian politics and the contrasting attitudes of the Kim regime. Although many saw the meeting as a sign … Continue readingTRUMP V KIM PART II: THE SINKING OF THE SUMMIT
By Russell Reader – This series aims to examine a potential war with China, exploring precedents for mutually destructive wars, what might precipitate a conflict, how it might unfold, and what the long-term consequences would be. When one begins to compare our contemporary global political … Continue readingWAR WITH CHINA? PART 1: PRECEDENT FOR CATASTROPHE
November 30th marked the passing of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, at the age of 94. The world lost a humble yet underrated leader who was defined by nothing less than his kind temperament and trusting manner. It was not widely … Continue readingVALE GEORGE H.W. BUSH: A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA’S 41ST PRESIDENT
On September 2018, Nike released their most recent advertisement accompanied by their ‘Just Do It’ slogan. The majority of the world saw a powerful portrayal of great athletes that pushed barriers, defied all odds and conquered personal adversity. It ended with the statement saying “Believe … Continue readingBELIEVE IN SOMETHING, EVEN IF IT MEANS SACRIFICING EVERYTHING
On November 6th, Americans will head to the polls to elect 36 state governors, 35 senators, and 435 members of the House of Representatives. Whilst usually overshadowed by presidential elections, this midterm election will have profound effects on the legislative agenda of a controversial president and … Continue readingU.S. MIDTERMS: DON’T OVERLOOK THEM!
By Anonymous – Brett Kavanaugh has now been confirmed by the United States Senate as the 102nd associate justice of the Supreme Court, taking the seat of the retired Anthony Kennedy. This is the second appointment of the Trump Administration, following Neil Gorsuch in April … Continue readingMYSTIQUE AND INTEGRITY UNDERMINED: THE CONFIRMATION OF US SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
In August, US Vice President Mike Pence declared the goal of creating the United States’ sixth military branch – the Space Force. This has revived debate surrounding the weaponisation of space, despite it being inevitable. With time comes change, and with change comes the need … Continue readingTHE INEVITABILITY OF A WEAPONISED SPACE
Since the first organised expedition into the Arctic in the late 16th century, the region, alongside the Antarctic, has been the frontier that countries haven chosen not to wage war over. In a world where it seems countries have forgotten the environmental value of their … Continue readingTHE GREAT ARCTIC WARMING – THE MELTING OF ICE AND POLITICS IN THE HIGH NORTH
It’s no secret that Trump is an inexperienced statesman. The former real-estate mogul and reality T.V. star entered the White House having never held political office, the first to do so in more than sixty years. In such a case, policy fumbles are not surprising. … Continue readingA POSITION OF STRENGTH? TRUMP’S RELATION WITH NATO & RUSSIA
“In order to fulfill my solemn duty to protect America and its citizens, the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord but begin negotiations to reenter either the Paris accords or really an entire new transaction on terms that are fair to the … Continue reading194 DEGREES OF HEAT: ONE YEAR SINCE THE USA ABANDONED THE PARIS ACCORD