Day: February 23, 2023

Temper the Titans

The comparisons between football and war may seem strained to some. But the parallels exist because sport is a direct inheritance from war, and is pregnant with values such as loyalty and emotions like fear. 

EU Launches Military Training Mission to Niger

The three-year mission to the last stable state in the Sahel region forms part of the EU’s increasingly proactive diplomatic policy, with commentators worried that Niger could be the latest African country to turn to Moscow.

New Monument to Stalin Unveiled in Russia

Stalin, who was responsible for the torture and death of millions of Soviet citizens, has not retained a blood-red stain in the minds of the Left: on the contrary, activists do not hesitate to confess their love for him.

Netanyahu’s Coalition Moves Forward on Judicial Reform

Netanyahu’s Coalition Moves Forward on Judicial Reform

Despite vociferous opposition, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition is moving ahead with solving Israel’s ‘activist judges’ problem.

February 23, 2023
Temper the Titans

Temper the Titans

The comparisons between football and war may seem strained to some. But the parallels exist because sport is a direct inheritance from war, and is pregnant with values such as loyalty and emotions like fear. 

February 23, 2023
EU Launches Military Training Mission to Niger

EU Launches Military Training Mission to Niger

The three-year mission to the last stable state in the Sahel region forms part of the EU’s increasingly proactive diplomatic policy, with commentators worried that Niger could be the latest African country to turn to Moscow.

February 23, 2023
Vetoes and Objections: Tenth Sanction Package Still in the Works

Vetoes and Objections: Tenth Sanction Package Still in the Works

Enforcing sanctions requires “a lot of discipline,” said the bloc’s foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell, as a dozen countries rejected the EU’s proposed measures against circumvention.

February 23, 2023
New Monument to Stalin Unveiled in Russia

New Monument to Stalin Unveiled in Russia

Stalin, who was responsible for the torture and death of millions of Soviet citizens, has not retained a blood-red stain in the minds of the Left: on the contrary, activists do not hesitate to confess their love for him.

February 23, 2023
Biden Meets Leaders of the Bucharest Nine To Discuss “Next Steps”

Biden Meets Leaders of the Bucharest Nine To Discuss “Next Steps”

The B9 looks forward to “increased U.S. military presence” in the region, said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the group’s special summit.

February 23, 2023
“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

“Protectionist” U.S. Stimulus Package Denounced by UK Trade Secretary

Badenoch warned that the scheme would negatively affect global supply chains and confirmed that the UK would cooperate with the EU to frame a response to the Biden administration’s green subsidy plan.

February 23, 2023
UN Security Council Briefed on Progress of Nord Stream Investigation

UN Security Council Briefed on Progress of Nord Stream Investigation

The current inquiry revealed the damage was done by “powerful explosions due to sabotage,” but no perpetrators have been identified so far.

February 23, 2023
Free Speech or NATO? Swedish Police Ban Quran Burnings

Free Speech or NATO? Swedish Police Ban Quran Burnings

A Swedish police decision to ban Quran burnings is unlikely to stand legally, exposing contradictions between Turkish demands and Sweden’s rule of law.

February 23, 2023
Yes, Francis is the Pope, and His Office Binds Him: A Reply

Yes, Francis is the Pope, and His Office Binds Him: A Reply

Should the faithful just shut up and watch the Church they love, and the Faith that is Her gift to the world, be attacked by those who hold Her highest offices?

February 23, 2023