Recently I’ve had the opportunity to read the analysis entitled “The Kremlin Playbook”, published by Center for Strategic and International Studies–CSIS. It certainly is a very interesting read for anyone keen on researching the subject of Russia’s growing influence in Europe & within western democracies in particular. However the objective […]
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Breaking News; Police dealing with potentially 2 major incidents in London Bridge as well as Borough Market close to the Bridge. There seems to be injuries and possible fatalities. My heart goes to family/friends of all those affected. What is critical now is that suspects & collaborators are apprehended, to face […]
Read More It seems like everyday now we’re hit by yet another disastrous outcome from the Trump administration whether in policy or in action/reaction. It then becomes easy for us, thanks to media coverage and its over-analysis & obsession with sensationalism, to focus on the detail while loosing site of the “Big […]
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Introduction The proposition here is an initiative that I believe may prove viable in the effort to help resolve many of the conflicts around the world through an opt in mechanism that allows democratic transition to take place while the avoiding the uncertainties and potential risks of violence. That said […]
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The detrimental effect of BREXIT on business and the economy is slowly becoming reality. It is not just about the BREXIT decision but more importantly its about the negotiation process itself which indicates prolonged uncertainty about the eventual EU/UK trading relationship coming out of this deal. This assessment is based […]
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The ongoing BREXIT debate in parliament reveals truly the shocking levels of ignorance of some British MP’s particularly around basic concepts of democracy, transparency and oversight. The predominant view among BREXIT supporters is that the referendum was an overwhelming mandate by the British people to leave the EU. Well this […]
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Talk about “Shameful” in UN Israeli Ambassador response to UN resolution against settlement; Well, nothing more shameful than Netanyahu’s response by calling for mass migration to Israel. It truly brings into focus the trauma of the horrific events of the Holocaust and the question of whether these events continue to […]
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When you start listening to a conversation about regulation & red tape within the context of the EU Brexit proposition, you should begin to roll your eyes and make sure that the person doing the taking can feel your “excitement”. The reason is simple; it is a talking point mostly […]
Read MoreSome thoughts to ponder on the topic above; 1. I have written a blog here; https://goo.gl/AOxWrR about my own personal/simplistic take on the US elections-something I’ve been following for the last few months.Not much new but a few conclusions. 2. As a member of the UK Liberal Democrats I am […]
Read MoreI propose an option that may help steer the government in the right direction during the negotiation process with the EU once article 50 is triggered. The approach of expecting the government to cede to pressure during formal meetings with the PM/Ministers or during parliament questions has/will not work simply […]
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