Nationalism is Misappropriated by Separatism

That Scotland constitutes a nation in its own right is not up for dispute; the Scottish nation is a political fact. There can be no doubt that Scotland, as separate from the rest of Britain, thinks of itself as sharing a common...
by Benjamin Brindley
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Climate Change: Infrastructure Losses and the Adaptation of Architecture

We need to do more than just stop, or turn around, global warming. Although doing that is possible, it’s also change that won’t happen overnight. Change that can happen a little more quickly is the change in archite...
by Allison Midori Reilly
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International Political Forum

Julian Assange: The World’s Most Wanted, But Not For Rape!

Since Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was given asylum by the Ecuadorian embassy in London in 2012, nothing has been done by the Swedish Prosecution Authority to further the investigation against Assange in the alleged cases o...
by Boel Marcks von Würtemberg
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International Political Forum

World Refugee Day: A Day For Mourning

In recognition of World Refugee Day, it is appropriate to acknowledge the trials and tribulations that internally and externally displaced people are forced to endure. Many humanitarian crises seem to stem from economic, resour...
by Jamal Russell Black
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International Political Forum

Erdogan And The Armenian Genocide: The Dangers Of Distorting History

In late April, the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, offered his condolences to Armenian families over an event that occurred nearly a century ago. Erdogan’s statements held particular significance given they...
by John Haltiwanger
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The Refugee Equation

Last week marked World Refugee week, a seven day campaign designed to raise awareness of the 15 and a half million refugees worldwide. Another 27 million individuals remain outside legal refugee status and yet remain internally...
by Jessica Trevis
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It’s the economy, Catalonia

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the Euro-zone crisis has been used in many parts of the Old Continent as a fuel for the treacherous machine called “separatism”.
by Kasia Gilewska
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International Political Forum

Sorry, Sarah: Why The Left Owes Palin An Apology Over Ukraine

As one of the most derided political figures of the 21st century, Sarah Palin’s authority to speak on American foreign policy is by all accounts non-existent. Unrelenting attacks by the liberal media have rendered this forme...
by Richard Corlett
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International Political Forum

Why We Should Encourage U-Turns by Politicians

Conviction politicians are applauded while those who flip flop around issues or commit U-turns are lambasted for not being decisive enough. This second sort are not leaders who inspire confidence in the electorate. But why is t...
by Joe Corry-Roake
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