Month: September 2022

Turkey’s Erdoğan Seeks to Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Turkey’s membership would grant it additional leverage against the West as well as bolster its economy through ties with Eurasian countries. Currently, Ankara is mired in efforts to bring down its inflation numbers ahead of next year’s elections.

Astronomers Discover Ocean Planet

Scientists have discovered an exoplanet covered entirely by water. Interest in such ‘ocean planets’ is high, as they form very likely environments for the development of life.

Hunt Saboteurs and Nazis

The connection between anti-hunting attitudes and fascism may, in fact, be a deep one.

In Defence of National Conservatism

The letter’s vision of universality tries to argue for the nation as an important element of a universal moral and ethical vision, but by skipping over the nation entirely when it describes the common good rising from families to the international realm, it reveals its bias against it.

Change in Hungarian Abortion Law

The minister of the interior believes that the decree is not a tightening of existing legislation, but a better means of transmitting the deeper issues inherent in the decision to have an abortion.

Is the Napkin Ring Right-Wing?

Richard de Sèze’s brilliant and light pen swirls around the impressions of everyday life to give us a delicious panorama of things that pass and things that do not.

Post-Election Upheaval in Swedish Politics

Post-Election Upheaval in Swedish Politics

For the first time in four decades, the moderates are not the largest non-socialist party in the Riksdag.

September 17, 2022
Danish Hijab Ban in Schools: Freedom for Girls or State Overreach?

Danish Hijab Ban in Schools: Freedom for Girls or State Overreach?

In the opinion of the commission members, who have both personal and professional experience working directly with minority communities, the reality is that most girls wear the hijab due to familial pressure.

September 17, 2022
Iran Nuclear Talks Continue to Stall

Iran Nuclear Talks Continue to Stall

The Biden administration may wait until after the midterms to address the issue further.

September 17, 2022
The Aftermath of the Invasion:<br>Travelling to Irpin and Bucha

The Aftermath of the Invasion:<br>Travelling to Irpin and Bucha

A common sentiment among the population is that Ukrainians cannot afford to indulge in woe but should do their best to rebuild, regain lost wealth, and live on.

September 17, 2022
France ‘En marche’ Towards Euthanasia

France ‘En marche’ Towards Euthanasia

The defenders of human dignity are clenching their teeth at the implacable scenario unfolding before their eyes. It is written, euthanasia will pass. For the moment, the vast majority of the French political class is silent on the matter.

September 16, 2022
Germany Silent on Azerbaijani Aggression

Germany Silent on Azerbaijani Aggression

Several international politicians have publicly condemned the Azerbaijanian attack on Armenia, but the German foreign ministry refuses to name an aggressor. The recent European gas deal with Azerbaijan might have something to do with this.

September 16, 2022
U.S. Inflation Tapers Off

U.S. Inflation Tapers Off

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices increased by 8.3% year-to-year in August.

September 16, 2022
Polish Opposition Wants Reparations From Both Russia and Germany

Polish Opposition Wants Reparations From Both Russia and Germany

Poland’s ruling party announced its decision to demand Germany pay reparations. Now the Polish opposition has upped the ante and demands Russia pay as well.

September 16, 2022
EU’s von der Leyen’s State of the Union: High on Idealism

EU’s von der Leyen’s State of the Union: High on Idealism

Fully decked out in Ukrainian colors, von der Leyen took to the EU Parliament’s stage, where she delivered her speech as Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska looked on. This year, it was not to be business as usual for the Commission head.

September 16, 2022
The Metaphysics of Dogs<br>From Tobit, to Dominic, to Dante, Part II

The Metaphysics of Dogs<br>From Tobit, to Dominic, to Dante, Part II

“The world is full of devouring wolves, and you, unfaithful dog, know not how to bark.”

September 16, 2022
The Natives are Getting Restless:<br>How Elitist Hypocrisy is Giving Rise to Populist Revolt

The Natives are Getting Restless:<br>How Elitist Hypocrisy is Giving Rise to Populist Revolt

The policies that have provoked these protests differ, but there is a common conviction driving the backlash: the elites imposing these agendas do not and will not suffer the consequences of their own policies.

September 16, 2022
Greece Fires Warning Shots at Turkish Vessel

Greece Fires Warning Shots at Turkish Vessel

According to Greece, the ship was following a route known for its use by illegal migrants entering Europe.

September 15, 2022