GeoPolitics

Message in a missile – Tonio Galea

The article was first published on The CorporateDispatch Week. On September 14, the tension in the Persian Gulf reached alarming levels with an attack on two important oil facilities in…

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The ever-increasing role of drones in modern warfare – Tonio Galea

The recent developments in the Persian Gulf have once more caused widespread repercussions in the world. Among the various aspects that these brought to the world’s attention is the ever-increasing…

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A new EU Commission – but a new dawn? – Matthew Bugeja

The formation of the new European Commission seems to be coming together. Incoming Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has put together quite a good team of quality politicians with…

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Huawei in talks with Russia to provide OS system to use for country’s census

China’s Huawei has begun talks with Russia about installing Russian operating system (OS) Aurora on 360,000 of its tablets to conduct Russia’s population census next year, two sources told Reuters.…

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Boris Johnson’s first week in power

Boris Johnson’s first full week as prime minister included a slump in the pound, the Bank of England warning of a possible recession, claims that his Brexit policy could break…

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Do the right-wing victories mean that Pope Francis has lost the battle against the alt-right Christians? – Fr Joe Borg

St Pope John Paul II seems to have had more electoral successes than Pope Francis. This opening sentence will probably surprise many given that popes do not lead political parties…

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How politics of emotions gave way to politics of reason

"Since the 17th century Western societies have elevated reason above feeling as the basis for political action. Emphasising reason in this way presumed that it could be neatly separated from…

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Hundreds arrested in protests against stage managed Kazakhstan elections

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Kazakhstan while protesting against a stage-managed election that they say will deprive them of a political voice. Euronews reports that 12 million registered electors of…

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Libya coast guard intercepts persons trying to reach Europe

Libya's coast guard said Saturday that it had intercepted nearly two dozen Europe-bound migrants off the country's Mediterranean coast. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim said a wooden boat carrying at least 22…

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Analysis: Should the Eurovision Song Contest be politicised? (DW)

DW's Bernd Riegert writes: "Israel, has presented its hosting of Eurovision as evidence of what a tolerant and cosmopolitan democracy it is. There were calls by some activists for artists…

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Analysis – Is the Middle East on the bring of a major showdown?

War clouds in the Middle East are thickening. A worrisome conjunction of circumstances is leading towards a possible showdown between the Axis of Resistance (Iran, Syria, Hezbollah and some Iraqi…

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Demonstrators burn US flag in anti-US rally in Tehran

Demonstrators burn a US flag during an anti-US rally, to show their support of Iran's decision to pull out from some part of nuclear deal, in Tehran, Iran, 10 May…

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Where there’s conflict, let us bring peace

Pope Francis bends to kiss the feet of the South Sudan President President Salva Kiir Mayardit (2-R) alongside other leaders gathered by him for the peace initiative, at the Vatican…

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Putin, Azeri Oil, Qatari Investments, US Hedge Funds – The Other Champions League

The Guardian carries an interesting geopolitical and economical research on who's who behind the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Gazprom v Abu DhabiSchalke 04 Owned by its members. Partners: The…

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IMF downgrades global growth forecasts citing geopolitical issues as the biggest threat to growth

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecasts for the second time in three months, warning that a range of threats from the trade war to a no…

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Malta to host 5+5 Dialogue meeting

At the end of the coming week Malta will be hosting the 5+5 Dialogue meeting. More commonly known as the dialogue meeting of western Mediterranean states, the 5+5 is an…

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Cartoon – World on NYE

Cartoon was First published in Süddeutschte Zeitung, Germany, December 31, 2018 | By Oliver Schopf

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Diplomatique.Expert recommends : The World in 2019 – Matthew Bugeja

The last few years have been nothing if not eventful on the global stage. Fortunately, there have been, no new major conflicts in the vein of those such as Syria and Ukraine,…

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Greek ambassador summoned by Turkish Foreign Ministry on long-standing disputes in the Mediterranean

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Greek ambassador, private broadcaster CNN Turk said on Tuesday, days after it called on Greece to avoid escalating long-standing disputes in the Mediterranean Sea. Reuters…

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The undoing of an American moulded world by America itself – Politico

The liberal world order is taking a beating these days, and not just at the hands of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. In recent months a bevy of…

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Kosovo’s President insists there are no plans for partition of country

Balkan Insight reports that Kosovo President Hashim Thaci moved to dampen down speculation about an ethnic partition of the country, saying he was working only on the eventual inclusion of ethnic…

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The Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning The successful rescue operation in Thailand ended successfully, highlighting a number of 'human traits' that at times are overshadowed by the dullness of other happenings around us. This…

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Tunisia fragmented political spectrum after local elections – Analysis

A highly fragmented political scene emerged from Tunisia's municipal elections. The surprise victory of independent candidates may challenge the longstanding Ennahda-Nidaa Tounes alliance ahead of next year's parliamentary and presidential…

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Russia threats dirty campaign against Britain’s elite

The Sunday Times reports that Russia threats to wage dirty campaign against Britain’s elite Spy chiefs are braced for a Russian revenge attack in which Kremlin-backed hackers release embarrassing information…

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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".…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Balkans : It is open hunting season on independent thinkers

POLITICO reports that in the Balkans the West is fighting back against Russia in a battle for influence in the Balkans. But although the European Union has renewed its interest…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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