Month: April 2023

Biden’s U.S. Goes on Diplomatic Offensive Against Hungary

Billboards in Budapest, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, contradict the official position of the Hungarian government, which from the outset of the war has called for the West to pursue “a cease-fire and peace talks.”

Fiscal Forecast America: Update on Recession and Debt Crisis

If government size and employment rate had been the same in 2022 as they were in 2000, the cost of today’s government would have been $47,000 per employed person. That is a lot of money—until we do the same arithmetic with today’s government size and employment rate. Then the cost comes out to $59,700.

Bulgaria: Pro-Atlantic Coalition Fails

Petkov believes that no alliance is possible with Borissov and his party, GERB, without disavowing his initial political commitment. For Borissov, this is nothing less than “stubbornness.”

Italy: Two Women in Power

The contrast between these two women in Italy is certainly unique in our history. Meloni and Schlein are each trying to fill the leadership void that is lacking not only in Italy, but also in Europe.

U.S. Intelligence Leaked Through Gamer Chats

The documents had been floating around on messaging channels popular with gamers for several weeks, or even months, before making it to Telegram and catching the attention of the media.

The Good Friday Agreement: An Interview with Debi Hamilton

“It’s civil servants running the county at the minute. With the politicians being out of office, the health service is way behind with operations and cancer treatments. It’s all because they can’t agree, and it all comes down to Orange (Protestants) and Green (Catholics).”

Two U.S. Judges Offer Opposing Rulings on Abortion Pill

Two U.S. Judges Offer Opposing Rulings on Abortion Pill

The issue of abortion pills, which has been expanding below the surface for some weeks, now looks ready to burst into the U.S. Supreme Court.

April 9, 2023
Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

Dutch China Critic Intimidated by Unknown Actors

The Dutch Foreign Ministry expressed concern over Marije Vlaskamp and her interviewee, Chinese dissident Wang Jingyu, having faced “such far-reaching intimidation.”

Xi Woos Macron in Role Reversal, As Both Advocate Peace in Ukraine

Xi Woos Macron in Role Reversal, As Both Advocate Peace in Ukraine

China views France as the keystone among European nations to draw closer to itself, as it seeks to lure others away from U.S. influence.

Finding Freedom through Shirley Collins’ Folk Music

Finding Freedom through Shirley Collins’ Folk Music

The gifts Shirley Collins has given to us by her guardianship of England’s old folk songs should also be seen as an invitation to all peoples to recover their own folk music traditions.

April 9, 2023
The Latin Empire: Alexandre Kojève’s European Conservatism

The Latin Empire: Alexandre Kojève’s European Conservatism

His philosophy of history was unquestionably revolutionary, but Kojève was a conservative. The essence of his prescription for Europe remains relevant for today’s geopolitical, economic, and cultural struggles.

April 8, 2023
Gig Worker Labour Movement Usurped by Spain’s Social Transition

Gig Worker Labour Movement Usurped by Spain’s Social Transition

Those working for online delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Amazon Flex, or Deliveroo have seen their income drop dramatically without substantially improving their working conditions since Spain’s Rider Law went into effect in September 2021.

April 8, 2023
Practising Muslims Outnumber Catholics in France

Practising Muslims Outnumber Catholics in France

According to statistics, the Muslim community practises their faith more than the Catholic community in France: 5.8% of the population are practising Muslims; 4.35% are practising Catholics.

April 8, 2023
Swedish Police Appeal Court Decision on Quran-Burning Protests

Swedish Police Appeal Court Decision on Quran-Burning Protests

“The police authority believes that the issue is fundamentally important and that it is, therefore, urgent that it be examined by a higher authority,” the Swedish police wrote in a press release published on its website.

April 8, 2023
Germany: Prominent Left-Wing Blogger Revealed To Be Fake

Germany: Prominent Left-Wing Blogger Revealed To Be Fake

An award-winning progressive blogger who has been active since 2009 was rumbled as an elaborate scam despite garnering a significant online following and mainstream praise.

April 8, 2023
Hell’s Gates Ajar: On the Relationship of Holy Saturday to Carnival

Hell’s Gates Ajar: On the Relationship of Holy Saturday to Carnival

On Saturday, Christ conquers the fires of hell, and leaves its gates ajar behind him.

Good Cop Bad Cop Strategy Does Not Sway Chinese

Good Cop Bad Cop Strategy Does Not Sway Chinese

In Beijing, French President Macron and European Commission President von der Leyen tried in vain to sway Beijing into siding with the collective West over Ukraine.

Quid Est Veritas?—Interview with <strong>David Lloyd Dusenbury</strong>

Quid Est Veritas?—Interview with <strong>David Lloyd Dusenbury</strong>

“We really can’t imagine the world without the drama of Jesus and Pilate,” the author said, exploring the ripple effects of history’s most influential trial.

April 7, 2023