Month: July 2022

Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling at War

On several occasions, Emma Watson has distinguished herself through deliberately militant and feminist statements, especially toward J.K. Rowling. This time she may have gone too far, since some of her detractors do not hesitate to call her a “woke brat.”

Slovakia Wants to Mute Visegrád Foreign Policy

In the wake of the war in Ukraine, internal division within the Visegrád group is at an all-time high. The upcoming Slovakian presidency hopes to shift attention away from foreign politics to economic and cultural collaboration.

Common Culture and Identity: On Surviving as a People

One of the terrible features of modernity is that we measure everything by the criteria of productivity and success. But we were not made to be productive, nor to be successful, at least not as our world understands such terms. We were made to flourish.

Togo and Gabon Join the Commonwealth

The attractiveness of the Commonwealth is a reflection of the deficiencies in French policy, which for several years has been unable to maintain constructive relations with its former colonies, both culturally and economically.

Spain’s Geopolitical Subordinationism:<br>Reflections on the NATO Summit in Madrid

Spain’s Geopolitical Subordinationism:<br>Reflections on the NATO Summit in Madrid

Strong U.S.-Moroccan relations make it difficult for Spain to gain clear assurances from NATO concerning the security of its north African territories. Insofar as these continue to be treated as a bargaining chip, subject to Morocco’s discretion, Spanish political elites are likely to offer concessions in other areas.

Spain Tries to Tame the Bad Behaviour of British Tourists

Spain Tries to Tame the Bad Behaviour of British Tourists

In 2018, in the Balearic Islands alone, 7 tourists died and 24 were seriously injured either from falls or auto-related accidents. In most cases, the victims were inebriated and left alone by their friends.

July 5, 2022
Paris: The New Government, Already Under Fierce Criticism

Paris: The New Government, Already Under Fierce Criticism

No leading personality stands out in the rather dull team that Emmanuel Macron has in place. Competent perhaps to manage current affairs—not so much to direct an ambitious political course.

Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up in June

Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up in June

Inflation in energy prices are showing signs of stabilizing; consumer-price inflation is near or at its peak.

July 5, 2022
Growing Trend Among Climate Activists: Targeting Great Artworks of the Western Past

Growing Trend Among Climate Activists: Targeting Great Artworks of the Western Past

Climate activists have been using attempted vandalism of great art works as a new way to stir up emotions. At the increased rate of incidents, it may only be a matter of time until something irreplaceable gets damaged or destroyed.

July 5, 2022
Deadly Shootout on Hungarian Border

Deadly Shootout on Hungarian Border

So long as Germany, Sweden, and Netherlands remain profitable destinations for human trafficking, violence related to human smuggling from Eastern Europe will continue.

July 5, 2022
Last Ukrainian Stronghold in Luhansk Falls

Last Ukrainian Stronghold in Luhansk Falls

Zelensky assured Ukrainians in his regular address later on July 3rd that this was not the end of Ukraine’s defence of Luhansk and that Ukraine’s military would seek an opportunity to recapture the region.

July 5, 2022
Fire at Largest U.S. Liquified Natural Gas Export Terminal Damages European Gas Market

Fire at Largest U.S. Liquified Natural Gas Export Terminal Damages European Gas Market

A fire in one of America’s largest LNG export terminals has caused European gas prices to rise even further. The reduced export capacity adds to the pressure of securing enough gas reserves to last the winter.

July 5, 2022
Danish Mass Shooter Had Mental Health Problems

Danish Mass Shooter Had Mental Health Problems

The 22-year-old shooter is known to the mental-health system. He tried, unsuccessfully, to contact a crisis line shortly before the shooting.

July 5, 2022
American Politics That May Affect Europe

American Politics That May Affect Europe

While big-drama issues proceeding from the Supreme Court make their way through the news cycle, an even bigger news story is quietly gaining speed. It is about President Biden and his weakening health.

July 4, 2022
The Strange Disappearance of the Right-Wing Pundit

The Strange Disappearance of the Right-Wing Pundit

If you flick through current affairs programming, you’ll find one misfit after another, pushing the most radical Left thought of the moment.

July 4, 2022
Dutch Farmers Protest Government Interference

Dutch Farmers Protest Government Interference

On July 3rd, farmers convened en masse in their tractors and blocked the German-Dutch border. Others protested by dumping manure in front of several public buildings. Reuters reports that on July 4th, they also blocked roads and supermarket distribution centres.

July 4, 2022