I am very disappointed by the editors policy on the Libdemvoice website. I recently tried to post an article critical of LibDems leadership on foreign policy related matters but the post was not accepted by the editor of the site suggesting that it is too critical to party leadership without […]
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Liberal Democrats the "Internationalist Party"…oh really?
With recent tragic deaths related to acts of terrorism in France & Germany and the increasing concern over the growing threat of fundamentalist Islam we need to ask our party leadership where are your statements/actions vis-a-vis such important events? Perhaps you should take a cue from the party’s website top menu […]
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Disinformation-The Real Threat
The threat of Disinformation is real and needs to be dealt with as a matter of government priority. In the good old days of the cold war geographic/information isolation was a mean of controlling hearts/minds. Now it turns out people, through the power of disinformation, have been empowered to live […]
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Article Review-Global Crisis are met with Perplexity (by Andrei Soldatov)
A very interesting observation to the recent Chatham House third London Conference June 16-17 (click the picture to open original article page). Following are take-away points from this article in terms of challenges; Praising globalisation has passed, as we are overwhelmed with too many issues; Absence of strategy on human […]
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Brexit; Unfortunately, this is not a nightmare, It is the reality
What I fail to understand is how such a critical issue is dealt with in such a chaotic manner. Although I agree the need to have a referendum as a deciding factor on such an issue it should not have been the only factor determining the exit. These matters should […]
Read MorePetition – A More Ethical/Pragmatic Approach towards Foreign Policy & Democratic Transition
Democratic transition is but one of the missing links in the fight against global terrorism-albeit a very important one. It has been established that oppression and lack of political liberties is a core element fuelling terrorism. When people do not see opportunity to participate in shaping their own future and […]
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Analysis Review: Chatham House-Reviving Political Realism in Western Foreign Policy
Another interesting analysis for challenges we’re currently facing in Syria and whole Middle East. The paper attempts to explore the “Reason of State” as a concept that emerged in the 16th century to determine how we can apply pragmatic strategies in dealing with current crisis-both internal or external. This led […]
Read MoreArticle Review: Chatham House-Europe Needs to Take a Holistic Approach to Tackling ISIS
A very interesting analysis of the situation in Syria and beyond. I agree totally with the view stated in this article. I just want to highlight what I believe to be a key point and add a couple of my own; The traditional approach followed in the past is for western […]
Read MoreA Proper Response to Tragic Events in France
With the recent tragic developments in France I urge EU governments and political leaders to re-think our approach in facing fundamentalism and terrorism. The concept of security/defence alone is the traditional/tested & failed approach. So is our approach in seeking alliance with oppressive regimes in the Middle East that prevent […]
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Protecting Journalists/Foreign Correspondents-It’s About Time
What is currently happening in Egypt in my view is a very sad/violent transformation. Yet as a native of this country, I believe this to be an internal process and should be shaped only by Egyptians living in Egypt. However, what should not be accepted as an internal matter […]
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Death of an Icon-Nelson Mandela
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison,”, Nelson Mandela – God Bless
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