Despite their common interests, Europe faces three significant obstacles in building stronger relations with India. Firstly, the European Union's visa policies for Indian travelers are a major point of contention. While EU citizens can easily obtain visas for India, Indian travelers face cumbersome and often rejected visa applications when trying to visit Europe for business … Continue reading Europe has no idea how to woo India, says the Economist
Category: Europe
Russia and Greece
The relationship between Russia and Greece spans centuries, characterized by a complex interplay of political, cultural, and strategic factors. For example, the Greek Project of Ekaterina II, better known as Catherine the Great, shaping the path towards Greek independence, and the evolution of relations between the two nations up to the present day. The Greek … Continue reading Russia and Greece
Northern Europe vs Southern Europe
Europe is also home to a deep-rooted division that often goes unnoticed by the casual observer. This division stems from a perceived sense of superiority held by some Northern Europeans over their Southern counterparts. It is essential to explore the historical, economic, and cultural factors that have contributed to this divisive perception. To understand the … Continue reading Northern Europe vs Southern Europe
Anti-Americanism in France
Anti-Americanism is a complex phenomenon that has been observed in various countries across the world, and France is no exception. For decades, France has had a complicated relationship with the United States, characterized by a mix of admiration, envy, and scepticism. This article aims to delve into the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of anti-Americanism … Continue reading Anti-Americanism in France
Greece between East and West
The Mediterranean region has been a melting pot of cultures, trade, and civilizations for centuries, with various nations playing pivotal roles in shaping its history. Among these nations, Greece has had a significant and unique role as a bridge between the East and West. Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Greece has … Continue reading Greece between East and West
Indian philosophy and ancient Greece
Indian philosophy and ancient Greek philosophy are two of the most influential philosophical traditions in the world. While they may have evolved independently of each other, they share some commonalities in their ideas and concepts. In this essay, we will explore the relationship between Indian philosophy and ancient Greek philosophy and how they have influenced … Continue reading Indian philosophy and ancient Greece
The true Western motto is: “We are the masters and have the say”
This article originally appeared on Nachdenkseiten. Driven by the same stupidity with which we try to solve our global problems today and squander our creative potential, the powerful of the early days, inspired by the simple idea “I am the Lord and I am in charge”, began to very successfully consolidate their rule and expand. … Continue reading The true Western motto is: “We are the masters and have the say”
Are Finns and Hungarians Turks? The difference between Turanism and Pan-Turkism
Many confuse Pan-Turkism with Turanism, including sometimes the Hungarian Prime Minister Orban. However, one can forgive him for that. Many think that the Hungarians really consider themselves Turks in the literal linguistic sense. This is far from true. Since the 19th century, the Hungarians adhered to the ideology of Turanism, not pan-Turkism. They called one … Continue reading Are Finns and Hungarians Turks? The difference between Turanism and Pan-Turkism
Does Italian media make us more free? – Alessandro Orsini
And now General Mark Milley, the chief of staff of the American armed forces, suggests dealing with Russia. The general explains that there has been a massacre in Ukraine: the massacre that I foreshadowed on February 24 in my first speeches on the war. General Milley says about 100,000 Russian soldiers and about 100,000 Ukrainian … Continue reading Does Italian media make us more free? – Alessandro Orsini
With the East or with the West?
Do nations and cultures have to make a necessarily choice between East and West? Is it not possible to have normal relations with both the East and the West, without necessarily becoming part of one? The West, a product of European civilization, seems to have a more clear identity. For century the East, the Orient, … Continue reading With the East or with the West?
Will Europe break with the United States?
I received a great questions from a German reader who also happens to be a journalist. He asked, “What would be a way and what would be the practical implications if Europe in general and Germany in particular were to break with the US in order to find a European peace and economic framework including … Continue reading Will Europe break with the United States?
Is a global war on the way?
This article is based on a story published in the Polish weekly newspaper Mysl Polska. The Russian mobilization announced on Wednesday means the end of the “strange war” in Ukraine and its transformation into a full-scale conflict. In the context of the referenda planned for the next few days and the annexation of part of … Continue reading Is a global war on the way?
Forget the tears. The West is happy that Russia has attacked Ukraine
At first it may seem of course a terrible thing even to just entertain such a thought. Yet there are a lot of elements to suggest that Europe and the United States may not entirely be disinterested in the prolongation of the Ukrainian crisis, since February taken to a new level by the open confrontation … Continue reading Forget the tears. The West is happy that Russia has attacked Ukraine
The decline of France
France has long been considered a global power, with a rich history and culture that have influenced many aspects of Western civilization. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern that France is in a state of decline. This decline is seen in many areas, including economic growth, political instability, and social unrest. … Continue reading The decline of France
Can Macron avert a war between Russia and NATO?
French President Emmanuel Macron succeeded in getting his colleagues from Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, to agree to a summit on security issues in the Ukrainian Donbass, where an armed escalation has continued for the fourth day since 18 February. Macron “proposed a summit between President Biden and President Putin … Continue reading Can Macron avert a war between Russia and NATO?
Poland is not going to leave the EU, but the EU is at yet another crisis point
Relations between Poland and the EU have been tense since at least 2015, when the Polish conservative party “Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc” (“Law and Justice”) won the elections after a 8-year rule by the pro-European “Citizen platform”. These relations took another turn for the worse when a few weeks ago the Polish Constitutional Court deemed some … Continue reading Poland is not going to leave the EU, but the EU is at yet another crisis point
Putin, Putin everywhere – Myśl Polska
This article originally appeared on Myśl Polska. The German Office for the Protection of the Constitution has targeted German vaccine-skeptics who do not trust vaccination against COVID-19 with drugs that are not sufficiently tested for side effects, or for how long they last. Someone might ask: what does the Office for the Protection of the … Continue reading Putin, Putin everywhere – Myśl Polska
Europe must not succumb to the Soros network – Orban responds to Soros
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán responded to an article by George Soros published in Project Syndicate on November 18, calling for pressure on Hungary and Poland. Many believe that the prime minister of a country should not enter into an argument with George Soros. Their reasoning is that Soros is an economic criminal, because he … Continue reading Europe must not succumb to the Soros network – Orban responds to Soros
Long read: How the West subverts itself
In the last decade Western audiences have often been fed a narrative of Russian interference in our domestic affairs. The Western media abounds with horrifying stories of how the Russians are seeking to exploit social division and subvert us. What the precise outcome of such a malicious plan is, remains unclear. After all the great … Continue reading Long read: How the West subverts itself
Eastern Europe beats West in Covid-19 fight, but West can’t acknowledge it because of Cold War SUPERIORITY complex
By Neil Clark This article was originally published on RT.com By any objective assessment, governments in the eastern half of Europe have dealt with the Covid-19 outbreak better than many in the west. Yet, because of deep-seated attitudes of superiority, few are giving credit where it’s due. Europe is divided again, but this time not … Continue reading Eastern Europe beats West in Covid-19 fight, but West can’t acknowledge it because of Cold War SUPERIORITY complex
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