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
Month: August 2021
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
Do woke people hate the West?
It is not accurate to suggest that "woke" people hate the West as a whole. The term "woke" generally refers to a political and social awareness of issues of inequality, oppression, and systemic injustice. While some individuals who identify as "woke" may criticize certain aspects of Western culture or history, it is important to note … Continue reading Do woke people hate the West?
Ukraine and nationalism
Over the last few years, the Western public, who arguably until 2013 had a very vague idea of that country in Eastern Europe called Ukraine, has been gradually and systematically educated into thinking that the phrase “Ukrainian nationalism” must unmistakable be the mark of Russian propaganda. “There are no nationalists in Ukraine” after all, as … Continue reading Ukraine and nationalism