Defending Freedom on Victory Day

Nazi Russia

Throughout history, the pivotal role of Ukrainians in the victory over fascism during the Second World War stands as a testament to their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to freedom. Ukrainians fought on the side of the anti-Hitler coalition, both within the ranks of the Red Army and among the armies of Western allies and…

Arms and Ammunition for Ukraine

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Photo by Myko Makhlai on Unsplash Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has praised the “bravery of the Ukrainian forces and people.” But he also acknowledged that “leadership and bravery alone cannot repel the Russian forces; you also need arms and ammunition.” He recognised that serious delays in support have translated to serious consequences on the battlefield.  “Ukraine has been outgunned for months… fewer…

Putin’s Inauguration

Putin’s inauguration on May 7th will be exploited by the Kremlin to portray the narrative of Putin’s supposed triumph over international isolation and the acknowledgement of his “legitimacy” by the global community. Putin is eager to ensure the high attendance of foreign leaders and heads of international organisations at the event, aiming to reinforce his…

Kazakhstan’s new gambling regulation: A step too far?

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Photo by Cleyton Ewerton on Unsplash Laws regulating the Kazakh gambling and betting market are being hit with big changes.  It is argued that the new amendments and laws will prohibit a large circle of people from participating in gambling and betting.  Such concerns are particularly timely as they come at a time with efforts being made in…

Ukrainian Peace Formula

On 15-16 June 2024, a high-level conference on peace in Ukraine will be held in Switzerland. The event aims to create a favourable basis for a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine, as well as to develop a roadmap for Russia’s participation in the peace process. There is currently sufficient international support for the organisation…

MEPs Condemn Georgia’s Foreign Law

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Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash MEPs have condemned Georgia’s foreign influence law and have called for its parliament to halt the draft law. This came when the EU Parliament adopted a resolution on the issue.It says the law breaches EU “values and principles.” The Parliament strongly condemned the re-introduction of the controversial draft law on the transparency…

Taiwan’s Indispensability in Preparing for Future Pandemics

Dr Hsueh Jui yuan

The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives were affected, writes Dr. Hsueh Jui-yuan This experience demonstrated that the present global health governance framework is not effective in responding to threats to global health. Although COVID-19 is…

EU Summit Unwavering in Support for Ukraine

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Photo by Robert Anasch on Unsplash EU leaders  have given their “full unwavering support to Ukraine.” This came on the first day of a two days summit in Brussels. On Thursday, a statement was issued which also sought to underline EU “determination to closely monitor and contain any risks stemming from disinformation, including through artificial intelligence, as well…

EU Aid for Sudan

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Photo by Mohamed Tohami on Unsplash The EU has agreed to commit some 896m euro for humanitarian aid in Sudan. This comes one year since the outbreak of conflict in the country. The move was announced on Monday when the EU co-hosted today with France and Germany the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and neighbouring countries.  The aim…