Day: June 26, 2023

Suella: Brave Decision on Stop and Search

A Braverman than most, the UK’s home secretary has called upon Britain’s 43 police forces to “ramp up” their use of stop and search in order to “save more lives,” a decision for which she deserves to be commended.

Speculation Abounds After Prigozhin Aborts Mutiny 

Observers trying to make sense of the ordeal don’t know if the mutiny was a product of an emotional outburst or internal power struggle; a well-planned attempt to overthrow Putin; or an elaborate ploy for Russia to gain leverage over Kyiv.

On National Identity

What is national identity? An experience of a nation, its history, its personalities, its reputation, self-esteem, and the vision it has for its future.

Ride of the Valkyries: Prigozhin’s Insurrection in Historical Perspective

Ride of the Valkyries: Prigozhin’s Insurrection in Historical Perspective

Time may yet tell what Prigozhin was thinking when he launched his insurrection. But he probably did not expect it to end with his flight from the country, the loss of his militia, and extreme personal vulnerability to Putin’s vindictive hand.

June 26, 2023
Chain Migration Fears After Bundestag Slashes Family Reunification Criteria

Chain Migration Fears After Bundestag Slashes Family Reunification Criteria

The reforms are ostensibly aimed at attracting workers from the Western Balkans yet could lead to a new round of chain migration from non-EU countries.

June 26, 2023
AfD Scores Historic Victory for German Conservatives

AfD Scores Historic Victory for German Conservatives

Sesselman’s victory may very likely be due to “the fact that the majority of voters perceive the CDU as a green-woke party led by a Blackrock lawyer,” claimed Hans-Georg Maaßen.

June 26, 2023
U.S. Presidential Candidates Spar on Abortion Battlegrounds

U.S. Presidential Candidates Spar on Abortion Battlegrounds

Joe Biden said he would up the fight against “extreme and dangerous” Republicans.

June 26, 2023
Suella: Brave Decision on Stop and Search

Suella: Brave Decision on Stop and Search

A Braverman than most, the UK’s home secretary has called upon Britain’s 43 police forces to “ramp up” their use of stop and search in order to “save more lives,” a decision for which she deserves to be commended.

June 26, 2023
Humza Yousaf Plots Scottish Return to EU During Brussels Trip

Humza Yousaf Plots Scottish Return to EU During Brussels Trip

Yousaf will help launch the basis of an independent Scottish diplomatic representation in Brussels this week as he tries to escape from the storm clouds gathering around the SNP at home over recent corruption scandals.

June 26, 2023
Frontex Considers Suspension of Greek Operations

Frontex Considers Suspension of Greek Operations

According to Le Monde’s sources, the EU’s Border and Coast Guard Agency
found Greece had failed to protect fundamental rights.

Speculation Abounds After Prigozhin Aborts Mutiny 

Speculation Abounds After Prigozhin Aborts Mutiny 

Observers trying to make sense of the ordeal don’t know if the mutiny was a product of an emotional outburst or internal power struggle; a well-planned attempt to overthrow Putin; or an elaborate ploy for Russia to gain leverage over Kyiv.

June 26, 2023
On National Identity

On National Identity

What is national identity? An experience of a nation, its history, its personalities, its reputation, self-esteem, and the vision it has for its future.

June 26, 2023