In the midst of a pandemic, the Middle East’s largest proxy war has continued to escalate. A new player has emerged on the scene, threatening further instability and diplomatic strain. Somewhat lost due to other current events, Turkey began its military intervention in Libya at … Continue readingKINGMAKERS: TURKEY’S INTERVENTION IN THE LIBYAN CIVIL WAR
The world is worried about Poland. The ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) have been blamed for the country’s deteriorating democracy as it blatantly undermines Poland’s democratic system to gain more power with Poland’s opposition parties facing an increasingly uphill battle to restore Poland’s once … Continue readingPOLAND’S LAST CHANCE: AN ELECTION ANALYSIS
Just three months ago Ireland had an election but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the election was largely drowned out in the mainstream news. However, something very important happened as Sinn Féin won the popular vote. For those not familiar in Irish politics, Sinn Féin is … Continue readingSO, IRELAND JUST HAD AN ELECTION
“I can’t breathe.” The final, haunting words of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, eerily reflects the plight of present day America. These words have become a resounding cry of protest, as America collectively … Continue readingTHIS IS AMERICA
“We will today be terminating our relationship”, were the blunt words proclaiming that the United States of America will end their partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). President Donald Trump, who had earlier this month threatened to pull funding, made the announcement Friday in … Continue readingTHE BREAKUP: US VS WHO
BY DEAN ANTOS – The late Roger Ailes, the former Chairman and CEO of Fox News, has long been credited as the news executive that essentially ran the Republican Party. Many recent film productions, including Showtime’s ‘The Loudest Voice’, have shone light on the rise … Continue readingWILL TRUMP outFOX AMERICA AGAIN?
War. It never changes. While this statement may be true regarding the nature of warfare, the way wars are fought are changing rapidly. The world is facing the dawn of a new age where new weapons and dimensions to war will define the globe during … Continue readingTHE FUTURE OF WARFARE
WHAT SHOULD OUR PRIORITIES BE FOR POST-COVID RECOVERY? Last month, we celebrated the 50th Earth Day. A day to celebrate our planet and appreciate it in an effort to further the pursuit of conserving the flora and fauna that call this planet their home too … Continue readingLESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC
In 1996, Chandler Bing pretended to move to Yemen in an attempt to escape his annoying yet persistent girlfriend Janice. Yemen was a country so-far fetched that not even Janice wanted to follow Chandler there. Almost 20 years later, Yemen descended into chaos with a … Continue readingWHY DOES NO ONE CARE ABOUT YEMEN?
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