Month: February 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.

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
The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The End of Germany’s Electric Dreams?

The viability of electric vehicles has been challenged since the outbreak of war in Ukraine and a tripling of wholesale electricity prices in Germany.

February 22, 2023
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

Iranian officials responded to the fifth round of EU sanctions with reciprocal sanctions and a declaration that the European restrictions had no basis in international law.

February 22, 2023
“Old, Rich, Opinionated”—And Dangerous: Indian FM Slams George Soros

“Old, Rich, Opinionated”—And Dangerous: Indian FM Slams George Soros

The 92-year-old billionaire, a known backer of leftist and open-border causes, had accused Indian Prime Minister Modi of holding non-democratic views.

February 22, 2023
Following Coup Warning, Anti-Government Protests Rock Moldova

Following Coup Warning, Anti-Government Protests Rock Moldova

Less than a week after the Moldovan president claimed to reveal a Russian coup plot, are the warnings being realised?

February 22, 2023
Meloni’s Election Paves the Way for Other Conservative Victories: An Interview with <strong>Claudiu Stanasel</strong>

Meloni’s Election Paves the Way for Other Conservative Victories: An Interview with <strong>Claudiu Stanasel</strong>

We want an Italy that is a great nation among great nations, that regains possession of its identity, and that is involved on a European and global level.

February 22, 2023