The Gaza Strip, once a densely populated and culturally rich region, has been transformed into a landscape of devastation and despair, with over 62,000 individuals reported dead and more than 159,000 wounded due to ongoing Israeli military operations. This staggering toll underscores the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. […]
Author: Kieran MCGRATH
Zelensky Bit Off More Than He Could Chew: Ukraine’s Anti Corruption Crisis And EU Funds Freeze
Recently, Zelensky has signed into law a controversial bill that effectively stripped independence from Ukraine’s two premier anti‑corruption bodies—NABU (National Anti‑Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAPO (Specialized Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office). Within days, mass protests erupted across Kyiv and other cities, marking the first major wartime public confrontation with Zelensky’s leadership. […]
Europe’s Migration Crossroads: Urgency, Unity, And Rising Restrictions
Europe is confronting a pivotal moment in migration policy. Mounting migrant flows, divergent national strategies, and rising public anxiety are testing the European Union’s solidarity and border management frameworks. From England’s Channel crossings and Greece’s sudden asylum freeze to Schengen border controls and EU-wide reform launches, recent days have underscored […]
Putin–Macron Call: Diplomatic Pivot Or Strategic Maneuver?
On July 1, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron resumed a high-stakes dialogue after nearly three years. In a substantial two-hour phone call, they addressed the wars in Ukraine and Iran, signaling a calculated diplomatic reset. For President Putin, agreeing to speak with Macron—a figure […]
Israel–Iran Escalation Exposes EU Double Standards
As Israel and Iran edge closer to all‑out war, the European Union — led by figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron — is demonstrating a stark and troubling inconsistency. Paris and its EU allies have unequivocally backed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran, while vocally chastising Israel’s prior actions […]
Riots Rock Los Angeles Amid Immigration Raids And Federal Crackdown
Days of unrest have gripped downtown Los Angeles as protests against aggressive immigration raids escalated into riots, vandalism, and clashes with law enforcement. What began as peaceful demonstrations over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweeps has spiraled into a high-stakes standoff between California authorities and the Trump administration. With […]
The Myth Of Russia’s Imminent Invasion Of Europe: An Example Of Security Dilemma (II)
Part I Notably, even some Western leaders have implicitly acknowledged NATO’s role in causing the war, albeit while assigning blame to Putin. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg remarked that “President Putin started this war because he wanted to close NATO’s door [to Ukraine] and had to deny Ukraine the right […]
“Trump’s ‘Final Offer’: A Realistic Path To Peace In Ukraine?»
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump officially put forward a comprehensive peace proposal intended to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed by aides as a “final offer,” the plan outlines a series of territorial, security, and economic measures that have already sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. Vice President […]
EU Threatens Candidate Countries Over Victory Day Attendance: Russia Accuses Bloc Of ‘Euro-Nazism’
As the 80th anniversary of Victory Day approaches on May 9, tensions between the European Union (EU) and Russia have escalated over the participation of EU candidate countries in Moscow’s commemorative events. The EU has issued warnings to countries aspiring to join the bloc, cautioning them against attending the celebrations […]
Russia’s Strike On Sumy: Targeting Military Threats Amidst Ukrainian Aggression
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