Month: March 2023

Donald Trump Indicted

The exact nature of the charges is unclear because the indictment will remain under seal until the former president is arraigned next week.

Occasional Dialogues: Bridget Ryder interviews Juan García-Gallardo (VOX)

In this episode of “Occasional Dialogues,” Juan García-Gallardo, a rising star in VOX, talks about the challenges of coalition governments, revitalization of rural areas, EU policies affecting Castilla y León, and how he jumped from a successful law career into a top position in politics.

Poland Plans Strategic Alliance With Romania

The military alliance is indicative of Poland’s post-war aspirations to shrewdly solidify itself as a Central European power and NATO’s primarily European partner.

Male: Presumed Guilty

The 2021 law on Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents against Violence distorted the basic meaning of lawmaking, leading to human tragedies, economic abuse, and child alienation.

France Still Plunged in Chaos

The unhealthy political, social, and economic climate in France is now of international concern. The Council of Europe has sounded the alarm against excessive use of violence against the demonstrators.

Occasional Dialogues: Bridget Ryder interviews <strong>Juan García-Gallardo</strong> (VOX)

Occasional Dialogues: Bridget Ryder interviews <strong>Juan García-Gallardo</strong> (VOX)

In this episode of “Occasional Dialogues,” Juan García-Gallardo, a rising star in VOX, talks about the challenges of coalition governments, revitalization of rural areas, EU policies affecting Castilla y León, and how he jumped from a successful law career into a top position in politics.

March 31, 2023
Poland Plans Strategic Alliance With Romania

Poland Plans Strategic Alliance With Romania

The military alliance is indicative of Poland’s post-war aspirations to shrewdly solidify itself as a Central European power and NATO’s primarily European partner.

March 30, 2023
De-risking Not De-coupling: EU Hedges Bets On China

De-risking Not De-coupling: EU Hedges Bets On China

Against a widening EU schism and pressure from Washington to minimise ties, von der Leyen articulated a cautious approach to future EU-Chinese relations.

March 30, 2023
Consortium of Tech Luminaries and Scientists Urges Halt to AI Research

Consortium of Tech Luminaries and Scientists Urges Halt to AI Research

Without guardrails in place, Elon Musk and over 1,300 AI experts and executives foresee a precarious future for mankind.

March 30, 2023
Pope Francis Admitted to Hospital for Respiratory Infection

Pope Francis Admitted to Hospital for Respiratory Infection

This new hospitalisation of the pontiff rekindles rumours about his state of health and a possible renunciation of his office.

March 30, 2023
American Journalist Arrested for Espionage in Russia

American Journalist Arrested for Espionage in Russia

According to the Federal Security Service (FSB), Gershkovich was attempting to gain access to classified documents related to military activities.

Male: Presumed Guilty

Male: Presumed Guilty

The 2021 law on Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents against Violence distorted the basic meaning of lawmaking, leading to human tragedies, economic abuse, and child alienation.

March 30, 2023
France Still Plunged in Chaos

France Still Plunged in Chaos

The unhealthy political, social, and economic climate in France is now of international concern. The Council of Europe has sounded the alarm against excessive use of violence against the demonstrators.

March 30, 2023
Zelensky Invites China’s Xi To Visit Ukraine, Again

Zelensky Invites China’s Xi To Visit Ukraine, Again

The Chinese president is the only head of state of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council who has yet to make the journey to Kyiv.

March 30, 2023
Russian Missiles Fired in the Sea of Japan

Russian Missiles Fired in the Sea of Japan

Japan is very concerned about the parallels that can be drawn between the situation in Eastern Europe and the situation in Asia. “Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow,” Foreign Minister Hayashi said.

March 30, 2023
It’s Time To Speak Up for Free Speech

It’s Time To Speak Up for Free Speech

Let’s take Finnish MP Räsänen’s words to heart: “Now it is time to speak. Because the more we are silent, the narrower the space for freedom of speech and religion grows.”

March 30, 2023
EU Plans To Join the Semiconductor Race

EU Plans To Join the Semiconductor Race

The Chips Act is designed to mitigate European reliance on Chinese semiconductors. It is an answer to the unanticipated realisation that the EU is at a technological disadvantage.

March 30, 2023