As global tributes continue to commemorate the death of Kofi Annan, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, we reflect on the legacy that he left behind. During his ten years as Secretary-General (1997-2006), various conflicts and challenges to the world persisted. But so too did … Continue readingVALE KOFI ATTA ANNAN: A TRIBUTE TO THE 7TH SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS
By Hamah Hosen – Taking inspiration from Trump’s modern populist handbook, Matteo Salvini has embraced an ‘Italians first’ approach towards EU migration since his election as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Interior Minister of Italy. Salvini, acting as Italy’s de-facto leader, has also strategically … Continue readingRIDING THE POPULIST TRAIN: SALVINI & EU MIGRATION
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
Once the richest country in Latin America, the economic, political and humanitarian crises that have engulfed Venezuela are threating to destroy what is left of an already unstable country. Once a prosperous country, Venezuela now has the highest level of inflation and almost all its … Continue readingVENEZUELA IN REVIEW: THE THEN, THE NOW, AND THE SOBERING REALITY OF THE FUTURE
Researching people’s conditions, improving people’s lives and winning people’s hearts.’ Or Fanghuiju for short. But the jovial slogan loses its ring once it’s unveiled what it truly masks. A regime that is racist, callous and totalitarian. A full-fledged police state. A state that is committing the most … Continue readingXI JINPING IS WATCHING YOU: FANGHUIJU AND CHINA’S SURVEILLANCE OF UIGHURS
In the first presidential election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed victory, winning 50.8% of the vote. With all 10 provinces declared, challenger and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa attained only 44.3% of the vote. By winning a slight majority of … Continue readingTHE CROCODILE BITES: MNANGAGWA CLAIMS VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE
“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
Australia’s Federal Parliament has been plagued by a revolving door of prime ministers and the crumbling edifice of party unity. The last thing it needed was the section 44 dual citizenship crisis. It has truly been one of the most bizarre dilemmas to hit Canberra. … Continue reading15 REASONS WHY: AUSTRALIA’S DUAL CITIZENSHIP CRISIS AND ITS VAST RAMIFICATIONS
‘Strong’ and ‘powerful’ were the words Trump used to describe Putin at the Helsinki Summit last Monday while ‘disastrous’ and ‘treasonous’ are the words being used to describe Trump’s performance. In a stunning moment that has brought criticism from across the political spectrum, the controversial … Continue readingTHERE WILL BE HELL TOUPEE: TRUMP’S MISTAKES AT HIS MEETING WITH PUTIN
By Santino Raftellis – “I’m living a dream, I never want to wake up from” Cristiano Ronaldo Pre-Game ‘With kick-off about to take place in fifteen minutes, there is a palpable sense of excitement building amongst the supporters in the ground. We welcome you to … Continue readingFROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE: 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ‘WORLD GAME’