Why Hobbes still reigns supreme

In contemporary academia liberalism has gained the upper hand, including in the field of international relations. This has led to a vehement rejection of the ideas of the influential British philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Hobbes is generally associated in international relations theory with realist principles that ostensibly define the international arena as being driven by the … Continue reading Why Hobbes still reigns supreme

Ukraine celebrates 30 years of independence

Like all official state celebrations, Ukraine’s Independence Day has its good portion of pageant, fanfare and sentimental language. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s regained independence in 1991. Contemporary Ukraine may be only 30 years old, but like Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his speech for the occasion, it is a young … Continue reading Ukraine celebrates 30 years of independence

30 років незалежності України

Ця стаття була перекладена автоматично Як і всі офіційні державні урочистості, День Незалежності України має значну частину конкурсів, фанфар та сентиментальної мови. Цього року відзначається 30-та річниця відновлення незалежності України у 1991 році. Сучасній Україні може бути лише 30 років, але, як сказав президент України Володимир Зеленський у своєму виступі з нагоди, це молода країна … Continue reading 30 років незалежності України

Ukraine closes down opposition media Strana.ua, imposes sanctions on journalist Anatoly Sharij

On 20 August, Ukraine had blocked access to the website of Strana.ua, one of the few left opposition media in Ukraine. Furthermore, opposition journalist Anatoly Sharij and his wife, Olga Sharij, were targeted by sanctions. In additional, there has been a proposal to take away the broadcasting license of the TV channel “Nash”. “The Security … Continue reading Ukraine closes down opposition media Strana.ua, imposes sanctions on journalist Anatoly Sharij

It’s time to kick Poland and Hungary out of the EU

It does not matter whether it's about gay rights or something else IT'S TIME TO KICK POLAND AND HUNGARY OUT OF THE EU The European Union is first and foremost a community of shares values. In the EU democracy, tolerance, freedom, diversity, the rule of law and human rights for everyone should be self-evident foundations. … Continue reading It’s time to kick Poland and Hungary out of the EU