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World
Geopolitical Considerations on the Monetary Emancipation of BRICS
Challenging or even openly refusing the dollar consensus is one thing, but whether BRICS can realistically come to a consensus between themselves, is another.
By Editorial Team
Politics
French Elections
In every single previous French national vote for nearly 60 years, power has changed hands one way or another. But Macron has instead confirmed his government in office. Macron’s historic victory has been obtained in spite of the fact that the anti-system vote in the first round of this election was higher than ever: over 52% voted for Le Pen, Zemmour and the hard left Jean-Luc Mélenchon, not to mention the other anti-system candidates.
By John Laughland
World
The State Ordered Torment of Julian Assange
UK court approves extradition of Julian Assange to US. Dark days for us all, but for Assange, the man, father and husband, life is a void of continuing darkness and deceit and uninterupted torture.
By Diana West
World
Three Latin maxims to help you understand the world.
The whole body of international law is powerless in the face of what is denounced as Russian aggression. Russia being a permanent member of the Security Council, her war cannot be condemned any more than can the wars waged by other permanent members in recent years, notably the USA, Britain and France.
By John Laughland
Politics
Analysis of the Hungarian elections
This past Sunday, April 3, the elections for the national parliament were held in Hungary. Six parties, from the ultra-left to the extreme right, united in one alliance and appointed Peter Marki-Zay as the list leader. The final result was stunning. With 54 percent of the vote, Orbán not only had the two-thirds majority, but even won a bigger victory than in 2018. Hungary has chosen to support native families, native homes, and its native sovereign country.
By Editorial Team
World
First, a global South Africa... By Robert Duigan
If the West wants to avoid the same end as South Africa, it will be necessary to avoid the utopian modern ideas that led to its current destiny, which see human beings as fungible commodities with identical aspirations.
By Editorial Team
World
Understanding Putin's Formidable "Hypersonic Strategy" - Prof. Edouard Husson
It is time to understand Vladimir Putin's formidable "hypersonic" strategy - an art of war based which combines nuclear deterrence, hypersonic weapons, precision fire, limited engagement of ground troops and permanent negotiation with the adversary.
By Editorial Team
Culture
The Assault on Classical Music
Is Western classical music really "not about culture but about whiteness"? Should icons such as Wagner be shunned for their 19th century views and volatile personalities? Max Denken makes a compelling case for the defence.
By Max Denken
World
Russia Sanctions
The sanctions against Russia will remain in place for far longer than the duration of the war. But who is better placed to endure protracted economic warfare: Russia or the West?
By John Laughland
World
The Future is Male or None
“The future is female” is often seen in the West. The long march through the institutions has been not only of the Left but also of women taking over key positions in Western governments and institutions.
By Max Denken
Politics
The War in Ukraine: What Armies does Davos Deploy?
Before trying to decode any news of contrived events in Ukraine, please do remember that America's leadership was installed by powers other than the will of the American people on Election Day 2020.
By Diana West
Politics
The End of the Pandemic - and the Death Knell for our Democracy
Even if many people still don't want to admit it: the covid crisis is over. All over Europe, the various measures that have been in place for the past two years are being scaled back or completely abolished, so that many countries, such as Great Britain and Denmark, have returned to a completely normal situation.
By David Engels
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