Defining the Problem There continues to be debate about the value of “Multiculturalism” and whether it has failed to live up to its nobel intentions pertaining to a multiethnic/multicultural society we live in today. Some politicians even pronounce the concept of Multiculturalism as already “Dead”. This is certainly a serious & […]
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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 MoreA Response to Geert Wilders
Mr Wilders I have just recently been following your political campaign in Holland and listening to some of your statements as well as ones made by your supporters. I am not actually surprised by successes made by right wing parties in the West-there are valid reasons for this. However when I heard […]
Read MoreRussia’s ‘New’ Tools for Confronting the West: Information Warfare
Introduction To understand context of this series of posts on Information Warfare please read the Preface section which also includes original resources for these posts. These posts are not intended to be detailed but rather summarise key points of research papers as well as personal commentary that I are believe […]
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 […]
Read MoreAnalysis 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 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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