Kenneth Schultz in “Western Civilization Under Siege,” exposes the existential threats to Western nations, and indeed Western civilization. Schultz puts forward powerful arguments that some of these threats, if not taken seriously and dealt with accordingly, will ultimately usher in the end of the freedoms and lifestyles enjoyed by the citizens of many Western countries,… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 2
Month: August 2020
Jul 2020. UK – China Tensions
July 2020. Britain announced on Monday it would suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in an escalation of a dispute with China over its introduction of a national security law for the former British colony. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told parliament the treaty would be suspended immediately and an arms embargo would be extended… Continue reading Jul 2020. UK – China Tensions
Jul 2020. Coronavirus in Israel
July 2020. Israel’s top public health official has quit in protest at the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as authorities imposed new measures to combat a rise in infections after the country opened its economy. Siegal Sadetzki announced her resignation with a lengthy critique of how the government had “lost its bearings”. “The achievements… Continue reading Jul 2020. Coronavirus in Israel
Persecution of Christians Part 10
According to a Priest in Nigeria, Father Fidelis, the support and intervention of European governments is necessary: “Otherwise we risk Extermination. Our people are suffering so much. Please help us not be Silent in the Face of this Immense Extermination that is taking place in Silence.” “Aid to the Church in Need” has undertaken to… Continue reading Persecution of Christians Part 10
Political Islam Part 25
Mr Macron announced measures to tighten controls on foreign financing of mosques, to end the nomination by Algeria, Morocco and Turkey of 300 imams a year for France, and withdraw from this year permission for foreign governments to control language courses for 80,000 pupils learning Arabic, Turkish and other languages from their countries of origin… Continue reading Political Islam Part 25
Jul 2020. Elections in Syria
July 2020. Syria held parliamentary elections across government-controlled areas of the country on Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad marks 20 years in power amid a continuing war and deep economic woes. More than 2,000 candidates, including businessmen under recently imposed US sanctions, are running in the legislative election – the third since the start of… Continue reading Jul 2020. Elections in Syria
Jul 2020. The Libya Conflict Part 1
July 2020. Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has regained full control of Tripoli after recapturing the capital’s airport. Gen Khalifa Haftar’s forces have been besieging the city since April 2019. But intensified military support from Turkey helped government forces drive Gen Haftar’s Russian-backed troops back from the frontlines. A new diplomatic effort is… Continue reading Jul 2020. The Libya Conflict Part 1
Coronavirus and the Public Spirit Part 2
A giant sign celebrating Captain Sir Tom Moore and his fundraising efforts will be installed in the centre of his hometown. The 100-year-old war veteran raised more than £32m for NHS charities by completing 100 laps of his garden. Plans for the sign in Keighley – his birthplace – have been approved by Bradford Council… Continue reading Coronavirus and the Public Spirit Part 2
Jul 2020. Portland Riots
July 2020. At the end of May, rioting and looting broke out in Portland, Ore., as it did in dozens of other American cities in response to the police-involved death of George Floyd. In one night, hundreds of rioters ravaged downtown, breaking into jewelry stores, the mall and banks. They left a trail of broken… Continue reading Jul 2020. Portland Riots
Western Culture under Attack Part 1
Our two most valuable assets are space and liberty. Only Western-style civilisation allows us our individual sovereignty, which we must protect at all costs. Western civilization has evolved over centuries, establishing itself on two firm foundation principles: Judaea-Christianity and democracy. A threat to either is a threat to all that we stand for. Whether or… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 1