In European politics it has become something of a truism that Germany is first among equals. Where Germany goes, so goes Europe, as a leadership role is ascribed to Berlin in a variety of issues from the Eurozone crisis of 2012 to dealing with COVID-19 and its economic consequences. There are signs that the German… Continue reading Sep 2020. Germany announces shifting approach to China
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Sep 2020. China accuses India of Firing at them
China has accused Indian troops of illegally crossing a disputed Himalayan border and firing “provocative” warning shots at patrolling soldiers. China’s military said its soldiers were “forced to take countermeasures”, though it is not clear what they were. India rejected the allegations and accused Chinese troops of firing in the air during the face-off in… Continue reading Sep 2020. China accuses India of Firing at them
Sep 2020. India and China compete for Influence over Bangladesh
When Narendra Modi was elected to the office of prime minister for the first time in 2014, he invited his counterparts from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Maldives, and Bhutan to his swearing-in ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The move set Modi’s “Neighborhood First” policy in motion, shifting Indian foreign policy’s focus towards… Continue reading Sep 2020. India and China compete for Influence over Bangladesh
Sep 2020. Afghan Vice-President survives another Assassination Attempt
Afghanistan’s vice president survived an assassination attempt in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, according to his office. Amrullah Saleh’s convoy was the target of a roadside bomb in the capital’s Taimany area during the morning rush hour, read a statement from his office. While Saleh, the senior of Afghanistan’s two vice presidents, remained unharmed, at… Continue reading Sep 2020. Afghan Vice-President survives another Assassination Attempt
Sep 2020. Wild West without a Sheriff
America’s militias are feeling empowered and emboldened – they are coming out of the shadows in a way that I have never witnessed before. Over the weekend, in the city of Louisville in Kentucky, different groups collided in a chaotic display of non-state armed power. Strikingly, the police, the National Guard and civic leaders were… Continue reading Sep 2020. Wild West without a Sheriff
Sep 2020. US Reaches for Guns due to Unrest
Take your pick. The pandemic, the police killing of George Floyd, the presidential election. Protests, looting, calls to “defund the police.” Any one of such similar events historically has been enough to push some people off the fence, prompting them to finally buy a gun or add to their collection. But with a wave of… Continue reading Sep 2020. US Reaches for Guns due to Unrest
Sep 2020. Police Manhunt for Birmingham Attacker Part 2
Police hunting a man suspected of killing one person and injuring seven others in stabbings across Birmingham city centre say they have had a “strong response” after releasing CCTV footage. The attacks in the early hours of Sunday sparked a massive manhunt. Images of the man officers want to find were published on Sunday evening.… Continue reading Sep 2020. Police Manhunt for Birmingham Attacker Part 2
Sep 2020. Police Manhunt for Birmingham Attacker Part 1
A knifeman who killed one man and wounded seven other people in a two-hour stabbing rampage across Birmingham city centre is being hunted by police. The first stabbing was in Constitution Hill at 00:30 BST then the killer moved south, apparently attacking at random, officers said. The stabbings did not appear terrorism related, gang related… Continue reading Sep 2020. Police Manhunt for Birmingham Attacker Part 1
Sep 2020. Biden the War Hawk
Joe Biden says one thing and does another. The argument goes that a vote for Joe Biden will lead back to the disastrous policies that led to the invasion of Iraq in the first place. The Right in America consider him a War Hawk, a log of truth.
Sep 2020. Wiley states he’s Not a Racist
Wiley has refused to distance himself from most of the antisemitic comments he posted on social media – but has apologised for “generalising” after a fallout with his manager, who is Jewish. The grime artist also said he will hand back his MBE following calls for him to be stripped of the honour. “I just… Continue reading Sep 2020. Wiley states he’s Not a Racist