Posted on 2nd May 2026
There is a story being sold to the public across Europe, the United Kingdom and Australia and it sounds harmless at first glance because it is wrapped in the language of convenience, security and modernisation, yet beneath that polished surface sits something far more serious, a structural shift in...
Posted on 2nd May 2026
Every year on May 1, most of the world pauses, not for spectacle or empty symbolism, but to recognise the dignity of labour, the sacrifices of workers, and the long and often bloody struggle for basic rights that today are taken for granted in many places, yet in the United States and Canada, that s...
Posted on 2nd May 2026
There are moments in history when leadership is tested not by speeches or slogans but by outcomes, and when measured by outcomes the current leadership of the European Union stands exposed as a project that has drifted far from its founding promise into something increasingly brittle, reactive, and...
Posted on 2nd May 2026
When Donald Trump speaks today, markets listen, governments react, and allies pause in confusion, yet what has become increasingly clear is that the pattern of decisions coming out of Washington no longer follows a coherent economic or strategic logic, but instead reflects a mix of impulsive politic...
Posted on 29th Apr 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, much of the Western world expected a swift and unified response from Africa, particularly from the African Union, whose founding principles emphasise territorial integrity, respect for borders, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, yet what followed w...
Posted on 29th Apr 2026
When King Charles III stood before the United States Congress and delivered a speech interpreted by many as urging confrontation with Russia, it crossed a line that should never be approached lightly. Monarchs are meant to embody continuity and restraint. Instead, what the world witnessed was a mess...
Posted on 25th Apr 2026
When Donald Trump publicly floated the idea that Vladimir Putin could attend the upcoming G20 Summit, it sent the usual corners of the global commentariat into a predictable spiral. Outrage from some, cautious intrigue from others, and quiet calculation from those who understand that geopolitics is...
Posted on 24th Apr 2026
When Germany says it wants to take on more responsibility for Europe’s defence, the statement sounds measured, even overdue. For decades, Berlin has been criticised for doing too little militarily while benefiting from the security umbrella of others. Now, with shifting global dynamics and a more as...
Posted on 22nd Apr 2026
There is a certain kind of question that forces a country to look in the mirror without flinching. Could Nigeria survive the kind of sustained, multi-decade sanctions imposed on Iran is one of those questions. It is not simply a thought experiment. It is a stress test of institutions, leadership, ec...
Posted on 5th Apr 2026
There is a Google search that tells you everything you need to know about how information works in the modern world. Type the words "propaganda" and "Russia" into any search engine. The first page fills instantly , Global Affairs Canada, the BBC, Deutsche Welle, the EU Council, RAND Corporatio...