14
Apr
14
Apr
Air Strikes on Syria : Russia’s reaction
Statement by the Ambassador of Russia to the USA Anatoly Antonov on the strikes on Syria and posted on Facebook: The worst apprehensions have come true. Our warnings have been left…
14
Apr
Air Strikes on Syria : Theresa May’s Speech in Full
"This evening I have authorised British armed forces to conduct co-ordinated and targeted strikes to degrade the Syrian Regime’s chemical weapons capability and deter their use. We are acting together…
14
Apr
Air Strikes on Syria: Donald Trump’s Announcement in Full
"My fellow Americans, a short time ago I ordered the United States armed forces to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapon capabilities of Syrian dictator of…
14
Apr
May : I have done this in Britain’s national interest
UK Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed she had ordered British armed forces to conduct "co-ordinated and targeted strikes to degrade the Syrian regime's chemical weapons capability and deter their use".…
14
Apr
U.S. U.K. and France launched missile strikes in Syria
President Trump ordered a military attack against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday, joining allies Britain and France in launching missile strikes in retaliation for what Western nations said was…
12
Apr
Microsoft confirms its commitment to Malta as the country is embarking on its next endeavour, in its continuous voyage to be a leader in technology.
Microsoft aims to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. And in this is exactly what we are doing here, today, together, to empower every…
12
Apr
FP : First They Came for the Rohingya|Other ethnic minorities will be Myanmar’s next victims.
Foreign Policy: In recent months, international media coverage of Myanmar has focused on the plight of the Rohingya people in the west of the country. And for good reason: Since…
12
Apr
Moscow Times : Russian Media gives ‘war time’ tips
The Moscow Times: A Russian television channel has instructed viewers to stock up on food and water in case a war breaks out with the United States, playing on fears…
12
Apr
The latest on UK stance on Syria as reported on SkyNews and Russia Today
Sky News reports that Jeremy Corbyn has demanded MPs be given a vote in Parliament to authorise potential military action in Syria. The Labour leader insisted the House of Commons…
12
Apr
NY Times – Trump’s Tweets on Syria, Russia and China: The Triumph of Contradiction
New York Times: President Trump’s fusillade of tweets about Syria, Russia and China this week set a new standard for contradictory and inconsistent positions in Mr. Trump’s approach to war,…
11
Apr
Facebook – Redefining the arms race
Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook chief executive, warned on Tuesday of an online propaganda “arms race” with Russia and vowed that fighting interference in elections around the world is now his…
10
Apr
USA – North Korea Summit scheduled for next month
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in May or early June, and expressed hope they’d reach a deal on “de-nuking”…
10
Apr
Facebook is sharing…and its wrong!
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has said the social network "didn't do enough" to protect user data in a written statement to the US Congress. Ahead of appearances before US Congress…
10
Apr
The Guardian – Don’t expect the west to act on Syria’s latest horror
This Opinion is written by Matthew D'Ancona and is published on The Guardian. Conscience has become the mayfly of our era: here today, gone tomorrow. For the moment, the world is transfixed…
10
Apr
Hillary Clinton: Don’t let Brexit undermine Ireland’s peace
Hillary Clinton - Twenty years ago, the Good Friday/Belfast agreement helped bring an end to decades of conflict and violence in Northern Ireland. It was a watershed moment – the result of…
10
Apr
UN Security Council meets to discuss Syria
The UN Security Council held an emergency summit during the night over the alleged Syria chemical attack. The U.N. special envoy for Syria is warning that recent grave events have…
10
Apr
Hungary – Reactions to Orban’s Victory
Winning a two-thirds majority for the third time straight time in Sunday’s election, gives Victor Orban the power to change constitutional laws - potentially paving the way for further friction…
08
Apr
Russia 2018 : To be or not to be. That is the question !
Diplomatique.Expert member Charles Camenzuli writes about boycotts in the 88 year history of the World Cup. 2014 was an Olympic year for Russia with Sochi hosting the Winter Olympics. Post…
07
Apr
Several dead after man drives van into restaurant in Germany: police – Reuters
MUENSTER, Germany (Reuters) - A man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a popular restaurant in the old city center of Muenster in western Germany on…
07
Apr
The election in Hungary
Hungary’s right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is the second-longest-serving government leader after Germany's Angela Merkel, seeks a third consecutive term in parliamentary elections on Sunday. Opinion polls show…
07
Apr
More US sanctions against Putin’s men
The United States announced more sanctions against Russia. In contrast to sanctions issued in March, against Russian hackers and intelligence agencies, those announced Friday attack the wealth of some of…
07
Apr
Prince Mohammed bin Salman not so diplomatic interview
In an interview with The Atlantic, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the putatively reformist crown prince of Saudi Arabia irked enough people to position himself in the pole…
07
Apr
Russia loses vote at OPCW on Salisbury
Russia has lost a vote at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on it attempt top seek a new joint investigation into Salisbury poisoning, Reuters is reporting. An unnamed…
07
Apr
MOAS to to scan for Rohingya refugees in Southeast Asia
The Asian Correspondent reports that MOAS (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) has announced it will deploy its search and rescue vessel MY Phoenix to the Andaman Sea for a one-month observation…
05
Apr
Russia and UK’s future foreign policies post Salisbury
Sergei Scripal’s and his daughter’s poisoning came as a bolt out of the blue, barely a week before Russia’ deadweight presidential election. Russia has been adopting an emboldened projection of…
05
Apr
Politico – Guy Verhofstadt on BREXIT
POLITICO: If there’s one member of the European Parliament who is thriving on the Brexit process (rather than mourning it, or popping Champagne bottles) it’s Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the liberal…
05
Apr
Will Trump’s ‘trade war’ also impact the EU Common Agricultural Policy?
Politico reports that Brussels is fearing Spanish olives, and potentially the EU’s agricultural policy as a whole, are the next potential victims of Donald Trump’s “America First” policy. The U.S. Department…
05
Apr
Italy’s President arduous task of forming a Government is probably as difficult as that of the Commissario Tecnico of the Italian National Team
One of the main burdens which come with the job of being President of Italy is the formation of a Government. In the country where football is a religion and…
03
Apr
Geopolitics: China vs USA Trade Wars
The Chinese government said that tariffs on about $3 billion worth of US imports are going into effect Monday, hitting 128 products ranging from pork, meat and fruit to steel pipes. It's…
02
Apr
John Paul II – A Geopolitical Actor
Today marked the 13th anniversary since Saint John Paul II died. He will be remembered as a formidable geopolitical actor who used his considerable moral values into the global politcal…
01
Apr
Tensions between Italy and France
Bardonecchia - Italy summoned French ambassador over incident at border migrant clinic which has irked the Italian authorities in an incident which has proved to be an opportunity to be…
30
Mar
Is Good Friday at risk because of Brexit ?
Northern Ireland is the part of the UK most distinctly affected by Brexit. The introduction of a ‘hard border’ with the Republic of Ireland is a particular concern, with customs…
30
Mar
Palestinians die in clashes with Israeli forces during major border protest
The Guardian - At least seven Palestinians have been killed and hundreds wounded by Israeli forces in Gaza, Palestinian medics have said, as protesters kicked off a planned six-week demonstration demanding…
29
Mar
Catalonia: why are the former leaders of the autonomous region being arrested?
Ing. Philip Micallef @ Diplomatique.Expert Ing Micallef's familiarity with Catalonia arises from fact that he lived and worked there from 1987 to 1992 and have been in continual contact with…
29
Mar
European diplomatic solidarity with the UK despite BREXIT
Malta yesterday recalled its ambassador in Russia. It wasn't the only country to do so. There were also a number of countries which expelled the Russian diplomats from their country.…
29
Mar
Does cheese equal instability? What does cheese got to do with it?
Charles de Gaulle was right. The former president articulated the despair of French officials throughout history when he said, “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?”…
28
Mar
May considers banning City of London from selling Russian debt
Theresa May has agreed to look into imposing a ban on the City of London from helping Russia to sell its sovereign debt, which prop ups the Russian economy. Last month, City…
28
Mar
Malta recalls its ambassador to Russia
In the context of the Salisbury attack, the Government of Malta stands in full solidarity with the United Kingdom in the face of this serious challenge to our common security.…
27
Mar
D|E Introducing our experts – Part 1
Ing. Philip Micallef has over thirty years experience in middle and senior management roles in both the public and private sectors in Malta, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain and Bermuda. He holds…
24
Mar
Brexit and Salisbury amongst the main issues discussed during the spring European Council
The spring European Council, meeting in an EU27 format, adopted the guidelines on the framework for a future relationship with the UK after Brexit. The Commission's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, updated…
24
Mar
Corporate ID Group Announces New Appointments, New Brussels Office
Corporate ID Group is announcing new appointments and a new presence in Brussels through the opening of an EU Affairs office in Brussels. This new office will provide the relevant…
24
Mar
Will the elections in Libya this year, lead to peace and stability?
Libya is gearing up for an election which should be held by the year’s end. Together with the cooperation of various member states, the United Nations is committed to helping…
24
Mar
Bush-era diplomat tweets that you should be scared, very scared – CNN
A high-ranking official from former President George W. Bush's State Department shared a dire assessment of the current geopolitical state of affairs, calling it "the most perilous moment in modern…
