Photo by Akram Huseyn on Unsplash Promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system. Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in greater well-being for the people and has ramifications for the survival and development of a country and even the world, writes…
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash As Europe marks the anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we are reminded of Ukraine’s critical role in securing victory over Nazism – and of the striking parallels between that historic struggle and today’s war against Russian aggression. Once again, Ukraine finds itself on the front…
Photo by Joshua Fuller on Unsplash Viktor Orbán has long been regarded as an outlier in the European Union, but in recent years, his government’s actions have represented more than mere political dissent. Orbán is executing a deliberate strategy that challenges the unity and principles of the Western alliance. While maintaining formal membership in the…
Photo by Valeria Nikitina on Unsplash On April 30, the Kremlin once again signalled its alleged readiness to negotiate an end to its war of invasion of Ukraine. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Moscow is open to talks without preconditions, provided they occur directly with Kyiv rather than via Washington. The statement came…
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash As discussions on the future of the war in Ukraine intensify in Western capitals, one dangerous idea continues to resurface: the notion that peace might be achieved by conceding Crimea to Russia. This argument ignores international law and basic justice and risks undermining the security architecture Europe claims to…
Photo by Diana khwaelid on Unsplash A delegation of doctors, surgeons, paramedics and activists have told of the horrors they experienced working in Gaza. They were speaking in the European Parliament earlier this week. MEPs welcomed a group of medical professionals who have been on hunger strike since 31 March in protest against a medical…
Photo by Warren on Unsplash As the war in Ukraine grinds on into its third year, the battlefield is no longer defined by two nations alone. What was once seen as Russia’s unilateral aggression has now evolved into a coordinated campaign, supported by a network of authoritarian regimes. This is no longer just Ukraine’s war…
Photo by Žilvinas Ka on Unsplash Ukraine is entering a decisive phase of defence against Russia’s war of invasion – not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of international diplomacy. While pressure mounts from Western partners to negotiate a ceasefire, Russia continues its military operations with open disregard for peace initiatives. The…
Photo by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine On April 13, while families across Ukraine were marking Palm Sunday, Russia once again showed the world what its idea of peace looks like. Ballistic missiles and guided aerial bombs hit central Sumy in broad daylight, killing and injuring civilians who were simply going about their day…
Photo by Ahmet Yüksek on Unsplash To successfully counter Russia’s imperial ambitions, Europe will need the same security guarantees that the United States currently provides. Friedrich Merz, the newly elected Chancellor of Germany, has stated that his top priority will be to rapidly strengthen Europe to achieve real independence from the United States. French President…
