Forget the Economy/Trade, Technology and the Environment we may end up getting busy just putting out internal and external firesĀ
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Old Men Clinging to Power In the US and Around the World vs. Authoritarianism with a Different Complexion in Europe
An URGENT Global Challenge that Super Charges Many Other Global Challenges that all Fall Under the Protective Shield Called “The Status Quo”Ā The far right in Europe understood the gig so they adjusted leadership profiles to become (authoritarianism with a different complexion)…. (and that part is a personal opinion). Ā
Read More United Nations: “Uniting for Peace” Could be the Ultimate/Necessary Coalition Needed Now!
Brilliant Speech! Fundamentals of rules based order have always been clear to everyone, so is the need for UN reform; the problem is allowing powerful states to dictate and distort them at will for reasons of self interest. This problem did not start today but the consequences are merely more […]
Read More trump “Detached” UN National Assembly Speech Mirrored by Europe’s “Detached” Response
The feeling one gets watching the reports on these UN meetings and speeches is that instead of nations facing up to the trump administration and taking meaningful action, the same pattern continues of tiptoeing around trump with meaningless statements of “concept” and “intent” that achieve previous little. So called leaders […]
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Reformatting UK – The Politics of Cult Strikes “Again” for a “Change” (how enduring…)
The AfD Election Win & How to Finally Face up to the Battle of Ideologies (a proposition)
Wake up calls are sometimes more important than an event in itself cause it allows us to recognise realities we’ve been living in for far too long; the ride on complacency train through fantasy land. In my opinion and at this precise time in history middle ground politics is no […]
Read More The EU – State of the Union: Priorities Outlined (or perhaps “outdated”….)
Security/Defence, Migration Control, Ukraine/Russia Conundrum; These are the focus points for Europe. Not foreign policy, resolving foreign conflicts, protecting international law or attempting to help shape a new world order. To the contrary, the strategy is quite simple; build a huge wall, reinforce your security and all will be well. […]
Read More The Cueta Border Breach – A Shocking Incident or A Golden Egg
Here’s what we’ve seen; once the breach occurred rightwing politicians/media were not interested in how/why it happened because the narrative was already prepared/signed off and ready for circulation along with the accompanying theatrics because they knew well that this presents a golden opportunity for reactionary panic to fuel public sentiment […]
Read More Germany de-Risking from China (a possibility or another illusion)
Here’s what I hear “de-risking with China” and here’s what I also hear; dependancy on key natural resources, manufacturing and security on both the US and China. My hunch is that without the EU investing in market diversification/expansion, natural resource exploration/diversifying suppliers, achieving military & political independence no de-risking can […]
Read More US plan to pull key military assets from NATO (info & comments)
Hey (yo) Europe, Don’t Preach Values & Pride, Have Some (could be refreshing); are you there?? Europe needs to grow up when it comes to security. Relying on the Unreliable to this day is not a strategic calculation but an utter failure. Again, it all falls back on the single […]
Read More The State of the Union: A Distinction Between “Drivers” & “Sliders”
The reality – in my opinion – is that the EU itself is the one delivering the “engine” and the “slide”. In a nutshell the EU may not be actively promoting authoritarian ideology but certainly applying either “paragraphs” or “chapters” from it under whatever convenient pretence. The problem with that […]
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Iran War: State of the Union – Wars/Conflicts & the Spectator Model
State of the Union – Wars/Conflicts & the Spectator Model: Opportunities to take a firm stand defending international law/values lost by a union model designed to operate solely in good times while relying on big brother by its side to defend; so in brief (poor leadership, flawed design). The world […]
Read More Continuity or Pragmatism
The above title is the title of an email I received today from Bloomberg News for this article below. Just reading the title alone on my phone I assumed this relates to the West & Europe when considering the enormous geopolitical challenges we face today but it turns out that […]
Read More The power to say ‘No’ An EUI Conversation with Dominique de Villepin – (A Layman’s Response)
Right off the bat let me say that Dominique de Villepin is someone I highly respect as a politician with impeccable vision/integrity and I hope through his political activism can help lead us all into a more sane world than the one weāre experiencing today. This is a quite a […]
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My Substack Corner: The “New Left” Needs a Shameless / Inspiring Leader
The “New Left” Needs a Shameless / Inspiring Leader by Fidelito I do so agree-centre would be fine too though now that we’ve lost our bearings completely, finding political centre can be kinda tricky!! Read on Substack
Read More My Substack Corner: Reversing BREXIT – A Process is Taking Shape (why this is so important)
Reversing BREXIT: A Process is Taking Shape by Fidelito Why this is so important Read on Substack
Read More My Substack Corner: President Macron’s Speech on European Rearmament 05/03/24 (commentary)
President Macron’s Speech on European Rearmament 05/03/24 (commentary) by Fidelito A step in the right direction Read on Substack
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Fascism: The Flashing Red Lights for Europe
Ā Suppression is never the answer nor is turning a blind eye. I won’t pretend to know the answer myself or understand the evolution of this trend in this-day-and-age. What I suspect however is that this trend is more about promoting/subscribing to a distorted reading of history coupled with racist […]
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BREXIT Nightmares: The EU Goes for the Nuclear Option!
After much deliberation the EU finally decides to go for the nuclear option hitting us with firm unanticipated exit card, a Halloween card. Well at least we can fall off the BREXIT cliff on a high note, though when it comes to the celebrations I would expect us all to […]
Read More BREXIT Exhaustion: Theresa May Asks the EU for a Short Extension to Avoid People's Vote at All Cost
Theresa May delivers a brief statement indicating that she intends to ask the EU for a short extension until the 22nd of May to avoid participating in the EU elections. The real reason for this extension – or at least one of the major factors – in my opinion is […]
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The Morally Corrupt & Politically Discredited Theresa May Seeks a 4th Vote on her Deal to Avoid a 2nd Public Vote on BREXIT
Itās ironic – a term that now has to be associated in both history & language books with BREXIT – that the humiliated/humiliating Theresa May continues to ask parliament for a vote – the 4th time around – when she and her party are doing all possible to avoid a […]
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A Special Payment System for Iran: A step in the Right Direction
Itās great to see the EU push back on the current U.S. administrations effort to kill the Iran deal, this by devising a system to evade the U.S. sanctions. In my view this is a step in the right direction because there are many other agenda items particularly on Trade […]
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Macron suggests Europe can't rely on the U.S for Security
French President Emmanuel Macron told France’s overseas ambassadors gathered in Paris on Monday that Europe can “no longer rely” upon the US for its security. While it is true – and has been for a while now if we haven’t been wasting time daydreaming – that the EU needs a […]
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BREXIT Flicks: Time to Swing or Expect a Sting
Let me first set the stage for BREXITEER’s in case any of them decides to read this post; Yes, this is fear-mongering from your very clear/blind perspective, because what we’re actually seeing in terms of economic indicators, weak government/support, shambolic process are pigments of our imagination; business prospects are extremely […]
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BREXIT Flicks: The BREXIT Take Off Checklist
Referendum Campaign driven by loose objectives based on false assumptions – [Checked] ā Russian Meddling & Illegal BREXIT Campaign funding – [Checked]Ā ā Triggering Article 50 with No Viable Plan/Strategy and no Accountability for deliberately taking this risk – [Checked]Ā ā Country Divided & Non Inclusive Process with No Effective Parliamentary or […]
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A BREXIT Micro Nugget: Vote Leave Fined & Referred to the Police
Welcome to the Leavers & Shakers of BREXIT! Here’s the thing though; we already knew there has been significant influence in the BREXIT campaign from both national & foreign actors. The foreign influence has been officially established and now both sides of the coin have the official seal on them. […]
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A BREXIT Weekend Nugget: A Country In Peril with a Weak PM & a Useless Parliament
The country continues to march forward towards a major political/economic decisions being led by a weak/confused PM who is solely powered by BREXIT ideologues. And if that werenāt enough we have an opposition party with no clear policy – more of a flip/flop approach towards BREXIT; so in brief a […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: The Pint Pal Speaks his Mind
Pint Pal Boris Johnson speaks his mind again but this time though he does make senseĀ whenĀ criticising the UK government’s BREXIT talks strategy, saying it lacks “guts” and suggested Donald TrumpĀ – of all people – could do a better job. Heās certainly free to express his opinion though it is […]
Read More Politics Nugget: The Policy of Appeasement & A Debate on Immigration
The Policy of Appeasement I read an interesting piece on the CNN site entitled;Ā Trump torches Macron, his last friend in the G-7; Let me suggest that any form of appeasement to the current U.S administration is a BIG mistake as I eluded to in this in a previous post prior […]
Read MoreA BREXIT Nugget: "The Trick Question" followed by "A Reflection"
A very interesting and quite revealing radio interview about BREXIT – I would recommend listening to the end. The reality that some continue to challenge is that the BREXIT referendum was less about clarity of vision and more about emotions driven to extremes by powerful Eurosceptics; I am afraid this […]
Read More A Political Nugget: Emmanuel Macron's Call to Protect European Democracy
It is all well said by President Emmanuel Macron in calling for the protection of Democratic/Liberal values/traditions in Europe. In my mind however this is only one part of the equation/approach. The other integral part of this approach is for Europe to apply basic principles when dealing with rogue/authoritarian regimes […]
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Chinaās āSharp Powerā and our Vulnerabilities that make Self-Protection & Engagement a Difficult Balance
I came across a very interesting article entitled How Chinaās āsharp powerā is muting criticism abroad (link below) about Chinaās increased influence/meddling in western democracies mainly to promote a positive image of the country, and distorting information to suppress dissent and debate. Itās safe to say that this behaviour is […]
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The BREXIT Nugget: Kicking the Can Down the Road(updated)
OK, now that our political āgeniusesā are celebrating defeating the government in parliament to give MPs a legal guarantee of a meaningful vote on the final Brexit deal struck with Brussels; here are a few thoughts; This is merely kicking the can down the road because as of yet there […]
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The BREXIT Model
It seems on a daily basis now that we continue to get a drip..drip analysis of BREXIT’s effects on the economy, some good but mostly quite negative – and the worse part is that no one can really tell fact from fiction. This while our “lovely” politicians continue playing their […]
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Trump to Recognise Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel
This is simple/brief commentary/predictions on Trumpās decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; This in my view is by far the biggest US foreign policy blunder ever even eclipsing the decision to invade Iraq of 2003. Political ramifications will be swift and will not be restricted to the […]
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The BREXIT Nugget: A Case of Dereliction of Duty
Forget about the politics of it all; Border Controls, Customs Union, Single Market, Remainer, Brexiteer etc. Let’s all agree on a few basics; With the weak Prime Minister in 10 Downing Street leading (or to be more accurate by the look of things; is being led by) a shambolic government […]
Read MoreMy Takeaway from a recent Interview with President Emmanuel Macron
A very interesting interview – link below – with FrenchĀ President Emmanuel Macron and I only wish there was more of it to cover a more penetrating insight into his views on a variety of important topics six months into his Presidency. Now a couple of points right off the bat; […]
Read MoreBREXIT: Parliament to vote on final Deal – A New Approach or a Shiny Object (Updated)
Very interesting developments by the government, but one that makes you wonder if this is a new proposition or rather it’s more about timing of agreeing to a proposition that was already on the table for some time. Of course we all know it’s the latter that is true. OK […]
Read MoreBREXIT: A Pragmatic Vision Forward
Plenty has been proposed about the pros/cons of BREXIT, promises made during the Referendum campaign and propositions about the way forward to help unite the country. I have written plenty on the subject as some may be aware with my initial suggestion about the viability of a 2nd Referendum. What […]
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The Fight for a Referendum in Catalonia
There is an excellent article by the Guardian – link below – that tells the story of the conflict and provides quite valid observations on how the Spanish government used force to prevent the referendum from taking place today, a view I totally agree with, so my comments here are […]
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BREXIT: Vince Cable "I'm marching on the Conservative conference"
Well “March On” I would say, “but remember you’re going in the wrong direction!” Yet again we see a confused message from the Liberal Democrats leader in this article – link below. Why, well 3 reasons come to mind; A confused message of supporting a call forĀ Exit BREXITĀ which implies exiting […]
Read MoreREVEALED: The reason why Germany will do ANYTHING to STOP a hard Brexit (oh really???)
A very interesting/captivating heading in the Express suggesting that Germany will suffer dire consequences as a result of BREXIT. A few facts to ponder on though; As of 2016 Germany overtook the UK as the fastest growing economy among the G7 states expanding at the fastest rate in five years, […]
Read MoreBREXIT: Interview with David Davis & Keir Starmer on the Andrew Marr show (Delusion Remastered)
A fascinating interview with today on Andrew Marr show with David Davis & Keir Starmer. They both seemed characteristically delusional; the first in his view on the state of the negotiations and the second with his presentation of the ādevelopment/U-turnā policy of Labor regarding the transition period. The one outcome […]
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Hearts & Minds in Spain
Deepest condolences to family/friends of all who lost their life in the recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and prayers to ones injured. The battle against terrorism starts and ends with us all holding to our values and way of life. Any other approach is giving terrorist/ideology a legitimacy they do […]
Read MorePossibilities for keeping EU citizenship Post BREXIT & Questions on Citizenship Rights
A very interesting study considering the effects on EU citizenship post BREXIT. The study was done for Jill Evans MEP – link below –Ā by: Prof. Volker Roeben Prof. Jukka Snell Dr Pedro Telles Dr Petra Minnerop Mr Keith Bush QC It provides a set of possible alternatives for BritishĀ and EU […]
Read MoreBreaking the General Rule; by Loren DeJonge (Article Review)
A very interesting article published by Chatham House – link below – which examines the impact of a military heavy National Security Council (NSC) on conducting foreign policy, though some have called it a form of discrimination against the military. However, this approach coupled with the weakening of civilian institutions […]
Read MoreMacron's Party on course for Historic Gains in French Parliamentary Election
Great news for a new/promising european leader. I can only hope this trend would usher in a new breed of young/progressive politicians throughout Europe – and indeed the world – to help develop a future with a new vision. There will inevitably be challenges along the way but I guess […]
Read MoreSecuring Iranās nuclear deal – by Simon Gass (Review)
A very interesting article published by Chatham House by Sir Simon Gass former British Ambassador to Iran – link below – about how to ensure Iran does comply with terms of the agreement signed with the P5+1 government beyond the 15 year threshold as indicated by the agreement in terms […]
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The Snap Elections and the Shadow of BREXIT
It is clear from the results of the snap elections by the Prime Minister is that it was the result of aĀ āsnapā judgement by the her/team. It demonstrates clearly that she – with all due respect to her – is not the right person to be leading this great […]
Read MoreUS weighs withdrawing from UNās Human Rights Council (Commentary)
I truly believe that the current US government should be left to their own devices when it comes to decisions of foreign policy & involvement in international bodies, this without much reaction. Some policies are driven by flawed ideology or accommodations to unfulfilled campaign pledges – in this case as […]
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