Photo by Michael Pointner on Unsplash Europe is at a turning point in its energy future. In recent years, the war in Ukraine has cruelly exposed our dependence on imported fossil fuels, particularly Russian gas. It seems as though to placate President Donald Trump’s wish for a trade war, Europe will be purchasing more LNG…
Listening to Sir Keir Starmer explaining why standing up to Russian tyranny and bending over backward to get the United States to stay engaged in Europe is like reliving the early dramas of post-war Europe 1948-51, writes Denis MacShane. Starmer’s flat, uninspiring style is almost a parody of Clement Attlee’s dull clipped upper-middle class tones…
Photo by Shayna Douglas on Unsplash.com The Kingdom of Denmarkification today announced a goodwill cultural delegation to California, led by renowned Norse explorer Leif Erikson. He will be accompanied by Thor, Shadow Secretary of Energy & Thunder, by Freya, Senior Hygge Expert at Valhalla University, and Loki, Local Security Adviser and mead enthusiast. The visit…
Photo by Laura Chouette on Unsplash Everyone who is single has been asked at some point: ‘So, haven’t found the one yet?’ Everyone seems to want to set you up. But do we really need someone else to be happy? A relationship is not the be-all and end-all. It is a part of life (if…
Photo by Roman Kopylov on Unsplash Europeans should forget about the two things said to worry them most – invasion by Russia and the United States’ desertion of NATO. For compelling reasons, neither of these nightmare scenarios is likely. This article examines the supposed threat of a Russian military incursion into a member state of…
Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash The situation for women in Ireland is increasingly grim. Every day, we hear of violence against women: assault, rape, and even murder. Women are unsafe in their own homes, harassed in nightclubs, and assaulted on our streets. If a woman cannot be safe at home, she can be…
Photo by Besart Ademi on Unsplash The post-war American statesman, Dean Acheson, famously said in 1962 “Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role.” Britain did later find a role as it was one of the leading nations in shaping EU foreign policy until Rupert Murdoch, Boris Johnson, and Nigel Johnson reduced…
Photo by Angsagan Kenzhebek on Unsplash The pursuit of human rights and democracy is a continuous journey – one that requires commitment, courage and tangible action in today’s unpredictable world. Despite all the challenges, for the past several years, Kazakhstan has demonstrated its strong commitment to human rights, democracy and the rule of law, writes…
Photo by Kowshik Roy sagor on Unsplash The United States is Europe’s closest and most important ally and partner. During a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, the transatlantic relationship remains indispensable, writes David McAllister. President Trump’s first term in office was characterised by unpredictability and a discrepancy between what he said and what his administration…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash It is everyone’s right to know how to prepare for and survive crisis and war when the unthinkable happens, writes Maria Martisiute. As security is the foundation of everything, according to the recent high-level EU report by the former Finnish President Niinistö, then civil preparedness is the foundation of…
