Month: July 2022

Realism or Idealism: the Predicament of Western Diplomacy

Whereas prudence emphasizes political or reasonable action adjusted to particular and contingent circumstances, liberal progressivism like other forms of modern rationalism sees global problems only in terms of universal panaceas.

EU Public Finances Improving

For the EU as a whole, total government debt declined from the fourth quarter of last year to the first quarter of 2022. Three countries with large deficits saw significant improvements, and twelve experienced a reduction in their deficits.

Major Raise for EU Officials Expected

The planned salary increase is likely to generate criticism from member states, which are busy preparing their citizens for the upcoming austerity phase.

The Roman Forum Summer Symposium:
A Glimpse of Old Christendom

What one finds here is a wonderful group of people from many walks of life, gathered together in friendship and comradery, to learn together, pray together, eat together, and rediscover what it is to be an heir of the great Christian civilisation that the modern West is now dedicated to repudiating.

Farmers Fighting the Green Revolution

For the last seventy years, agricultural policy in Europe and elsewhere has been driving efficiency and increased production, much to the detriment of societal and environmental health. But not all the blame rests on the shoulders of the technocrats. They weren’t the ones who started the revolution that made Spanish farmer Artero cry.

EU Commission to Propose 15% Gas Reduction

The Commission wants to make member states save gas and then be able to redistribute the block’s overall supply as a response to the possibility of Russia cutting off Europe’s gas supplies.

Ruffled Feathers in the French Assembly

A few days ago, France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Vel d’Hiv round-up. Since the end of World War II, the subject has been very sensitive politically because it raises the question of France’s complicity in Hilter’s genocidal agenda.

Jihadist Wives on French Soil

The objective of their repatriation to France is twofold. First, to question them and assess their exact role within the Islamic State, and second, to bring them to justice. Such noble intentions have met with resistance.

Sri Lanka: A Nation in Turmoil

Images of Sri Lankan protesters storming the presidential palace in Colombo have gone viral on the Internet, and President Rajapaksa has abdicated. But will his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe be able to bring back peace and stability to Sri Lanka?

ECB Raises Interest Rates

ECB Raises Interest Rates

When the ECB raises interest rates, all other things equal it increases demand for euros on the global foreign-exchange market.

July 22, 2022
Dismantling Narratives One Film at a Time: An Interview With <b>Marijn Poels</b>

Dismantling Narratives One Film at a Time: An Interview With <b>Marijn Poels</b>

“It’s not particularly about COVID, but about recognizing the patterns we are creating. I think that is the main topic in the film: people need to start seeing the patterns and recognize how they are being copied with every new global threat.”—Marijn Poels

July 21, 2022
How the Left Helped to Overturn Roe v. Wade

How the Left Helped to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Progressives declared war on Trump on live TV. Trump was watching. Regardless of his ideological promiscuity, the die was cast: abortion activists were his enemies. They paid dearly for the mistake.

July 21, 2022
The Tories are the First Turkeys to Vote for Christmas

The Tories are the First Turkeys to Vote for Christmas

Truss was ridiculed for wearing furs in Moscow during a thaw. It’s an apt metaphor for her—no matter the weather, she’ll wear furs to Moscow because Thatcher did, and no matter the economic forecast, she’ll cut taxes because Thatcher did.

July 21, 2022
Gas Deliveries Via Nord Stream 1 Resumed

Gas Deliveries Via Nord Stream 1 Resumed

After 10 days of being shut down due to scheduled maintenance, gas deliveries from Russia to Germany have resumed via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, albeit only at 30% capacity. While operators claim full capacity will be reached at some point, German politicians are far from relieved.

July 21, 2022
Poland Forced to Import Coal Despite Its Reserves

Poland Forced to Import Coal Despite Its Reserves

Poland’s importation of coal from overseas reserves is an economic and environmental debacle, one that only makes sense in light of the EU’s environmental policies, which smothered coal mining for ‘green’ reasons.

July 21, 2022
French Minister Accused of Homophobia

French Minister Accused of Homophobia

The aspersions are not likely to end the matter, as six anti-homophobia associations have announced that they have filed a complaint against Caroline Cayeux, who—for the moment—remains in office.

July 21, 2022
War in Ukraine: Is Russia Stalling Out?

War in Ukraine: Is Russia Stalling Out?

Britain’s Ministry of Defence, supportive of Kyiv, said that it believed Russian forces weren’t advancing swiftly because of personnel shortages.

July 21, 2022
Draghi’s Government is Over

Draghi’s Government is Over

A vote of confidence is being held in both houses of parliament on Wednesday and Thursday. Draghi called on senators from his coalition to show responsibility in order to “rebuild” a “pact of confidence.”

July 21, 2022
Forgotten in the Promised Land

Forgotten in the Promised Land

Oriental Jews may well have been discriminated against throughout Israel’s early decades, but Michale Boganim’s latest documentary vastly exaggerates their current plight.

Sweden: No More Christian Schools

Sweden: No More Christian Schools

The Swedish government is aiming to put a blanket ban in place where there will be no new schools of any faith. This restriction is reminiscent of the educational oppression that Christians face in Cuba, Libya, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

July 20, 2022
The Race to Replace Boris: Destined for a War of Policy-Wonks?

The Race to Replace Boris: Destined for a War of Policy-Wonks?

Liz Truss should be able to build up enough support from MPs to carry her, beyond Mordaunt, into second place.

July 20, 2022