Month: September 2022

Putin, Xi Call for End of U.S. Dominated ‘Unipolar World’

For all their apparent unity, Russia’s contribution to our present chaotic moment is increasingly ruffling Beijing’s feathers. It is much bothered by the continued forestallment of the Ukrainian war’s end.

Ireland’s Recent Elections in Historical Context

In the current climate, Sinn Fein’s brand of neo-Marxist secularism, abetted by deceitful propaganda of the kind at which Communists excel, has been able to hoodwink a great many Irish voters into supporting their neo-Marxist policies.

Can Greece Dodge Another Debt Crisis?

The Greek government has the cost of its current debt under control. However, what gives cause to worry is its soon-to-come need to build up new debt.

Franco-Swiss Director Jean-Luc Godard Dies at 91

Franco-Swiss Director Jean-Luc Godard Dies at 91

The death of Jean-Luc Godard marks the end of an era of filmmaking. Celebrated for his early contributions to the French Nouvelle Vague, his later work stayed true to his political activism and the self-referential Zeitgeist of the 1960s.

September 15, 2022
Armenian Church in Germany Calls for Help

Armenian Church in Germany Calls for Help

Following the attacks on Armenian territory by Azerbaijani forces, the German Diocese of the Armenian Church released an “urgent request” calling for national and international support “to work towards ending this escalation.”

September 15, 2022
Azerbaijan Initiates Intense Bombing on Armenia

Azerbaijan Initiates Intense Bombing on Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said he hoped for “an appropriate response from the international community” to Azerbaijan’s aggression. For the time being, a response is slow in coming.

September 15, 2022
The Unlikely Survival of Sacred Office

The Unlikely Survival of Sacred Office

Placing one’s social role ahead of one’s personal preferences is certainly a sacrifice, but the assumption by some that such a sacrifice must make it impossible to live authentically or happily is far from being true.

September 15, 2022
Nothing’s Quiet on the Eastern Front—What Does the Ukrainian Counterattack Mean?

Nothing’s Quiet on the Eastern Front—What Does the Ukrainian Counterattack Mean?

In an analysis of the Ukrainian army’s counterattack, I discuss its use of an ancient eastern battle tactic in a way never seen in Europe before—and its strategic use of mistakes made by a careless Russian leadership.

September 14, 2022
France and Romania to Export Ukrainian Wheat

France and Romania to Export Ukrainian Wheat

Ukrainian grain will be shipped beyond Europe to countries, particularly in Africa, that need it.

September 14, 2022
COVID-19: Mea Culpa, From the Former French Health Minister

COVID-19: Mea Culpa, From the Former French Health Minister

In the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, French authorities communicated extensively about the ineffectiveness of the mask. The government went so far as to suppress its distribution, sale, and use in the public arena.

September 14, 2022
Queen Elizabeth’s Final Farewell to Scotland

Queen Elizabeth’s Final Farewell to Scotland

For her final journey, the Queen took many hours to reach Edinburgh, using a special route of over 300 kilometres, which took her through towns and villages so that her subjects could bid her a final farewell.

September 14, 2022
Von der Leyen Faulted for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer Deal

Von der Leyen Faulted for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer Deal

It is not the first time that von der Leyen fell under an EU body’s scrutiny. In late January this year, the European Ombudsman launched an investigation to ascertain her role in negotiations with the U.S. pharmaceutical.

September 14, 2022
Ukraine Advances in Counteroffensive, Wants More Arms

Ukraine Advances in Counteroffensive, Wants More Arms

UK intelligence continued to confirm that Ukraine was routing Russian troops, including its elite forces.

September 14, 2022
Recession or Not? Part II

Recession or Not? Part II

When a currency depreciates, it can lead to a self-reinforcing outflow of capital—especially when the depreciation is unprecedented. The euro has never been this weak against the dollar.

September 14, 2022
Gummy Bears and Humanism

Gummy Bears and Humanism

In radically diverse societies lacking a clear religious and cultural majority, it becomes obvious that worldviews sometimes harbour radically different ideas of what it means to be human.

September 14, 2022