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An Exceptional Mosaic Unveiled During Excavations in Syria

Prior to the outbreak of war in Syria in 2011, Rastan—the town where the mosaics are located—had not been the subject of any archaeological campaign.

Hélène de Lauzun October 19, 2022

Sweden Makes a Right Turn

Without question, the biggest reason why Kristersson is now the new prime minister is the impressive rise of the Swedish democrats.

Sven R. Larson October 19, 2022

Time to End the Nobel Prize in Economics

This year’s economics prize winners are good economists, but their research is far from the original contribution that should merit a Nobel Prize.

Sven R. Larson October 18, 2022

Why the West Should Hold Off on Normalising Relations With Iran

Trade with hostile nations is always not a bad idea—after all, interdependence can increase the chances of peace. Yet some European countries were perhaps naïve to pursue a normalisation of relations with Iran so eagerly.

Pieter Cleppe October 18, 2022

New Italian Government On the Way

The defection of Forza Italia’s votes in the Senate reveals that tensions persist in the coalition over posts in the future government. Meanwhile, Sergio Mattarella has not officially recognized Giorgia Meloni as prime minister.

Hélène de Lauzun October 18, 2022

Non-Binary Aztecs Against la Hispanidad

Whatever its opinion concerning the Spanish empire, the Descolonícemonos initiative quickly betrayed its abject submission to prevailing ‘woke capitalism.’

Carlos Perona Calvete October 17, 2022

Orbán in Berlin: Sanctions Have Been a “Catastrophe”

The sanctions, which Orbán described as a “catastrophe”—and argued had been implemented in a “primitive” way— are “killing Hungary and Germany too.”

Robert Semonsen October 17, 2022

Uncertainty Reigns in Bulgaria After Parliamentary Elections

An analysis of the Bulgarian political landscape highlights the structural fragility of the country, which, unlike its Eastern European neighbours, has not yet fully succeeded in its transition to a serene democratic state.

Hélène de Lauzun October 17, 2022

The Politicization of the Police

When someone faces criminal charges for voicing their beliefs, everyone—whether they agree or not—should pay attention. The reality is that if the government can threaten and punish Caroline or Päivi for their convictions, they can punish anyone.

Paul Coleman October 15, 2022

Socialism By Monetary Fiat

Although the newly released report from the United Nations does not explicitly state the transformative consequences of its policy recommendations, it unabashedly agitates for using the economy as a tool for global social engineering.

Sven R. Larson October 13, 2022

Category: COMMENTARY

An Exceptional Mosaic Unveiled During Excavations in Syria

Sweden Makes a Right Turn

Time to End the Nobel Prize in Economics

Why the West Should Hold Off on Normalising Relations With Iran

New Italian Government On the Way

Non-Binary Aztecs Against la Hispanidad

Orbán in Berlin: Sanctions Have Been a “Catastrophe”

Uncertainty Reigns in Bulgaria After Parliamentary Elections

The Politicization of the Police

Socialism By Monetary Fiat

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