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
EDITORIAL – Today, the 46th Parliament of Australia will open. But yesterday, can you name what major event happened in Australia? If you said celebrities from the Logies awoke to massive migraines caused by hangovers, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. Yet, you wouldn’t be entirely … Continue readingSO… DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY?
EDITORIAL – “The liberal idea has started eating itself… Millions of people live their lives, and those who propagate those ideas are separate from them.” Vladimir PutinPresident of the Russian Federation27 June 2019 In an interview with the Financial Times prior to the G20 Summit … Continue readingTHE DEATH OF LIBERALISM? – KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE G20
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
Having a snack there? Or are you enjoying your breakfast, the most important meal of the day? Is it a processed food that came in neat plastic wrapping, or maybe something from the refrigerator and you’re heating it up in the microwave? You might be … Continue readingSOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BUT HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT FOOD?
Faith and belief are powerful forces. It forms the foundation through which one carries themselves and the motivation it provides for people to live their lives. However, a line gets drawn in the sand when one’s blind belief in something becomes skewed and devoid of … Continue readingTHE DANGERS OF DRINKING THE KOOL-AID
Iran and the US have butted heads once again, this time it’s over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. On Thursday the 13th June 2 oil tankers were attacked within the Strait of Hormuz, the body of water that lies between Iran … Continue readingATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
HONG KONG SEES ITS LARGEST PROTESTS EVER IN OPPOSITION TO PERCIEVED ENCROACHMENT BY BEIJING Hong Kong has always been at odds with Beijing’s wishes. While the protests this week have never before reached this scale (1 out of 7 Hong Kongers reportedly protesting), Hong Kong … Continue readingHONG KONG STANDS AGAINST BEIJING
BY HAMAH HOSEN – The phrase has been ingrained into most of our lives since we were children, reminding us to continuously be environmentally conscious. On the face of things, it seems pretty simple. To reduce waste, we can stop using plastic bags. To reuse, … Continue readingREDUCE, REUSE… EXPORT? – THE CURRENT RECYCLING CRISIS
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