The World Beyond The West
This post was originally published on Diego Fusaro's Facebook page. Allow me some rhapsodic reflections on the G20 in Rome. Starting from the very essence of the G20, a periodic meeting with which the cosmopolitan bosses and their government butlers meet in different locations from time to time to take stock of their agenda and … Continue reading Diego Fusaro: Against the G20, a gathering of soulless oligarchs
Can a country steal another country’s history? Did Russia unrightfully claim for herself the inheritance of the old Rus, a polity that was by and large destroyed by the Mongol invasions of the XIII century? Is Ukraine the real Rus? Is Russia a historical impostor? This issue has not been much discussed in the Europe … Continue reading Did Russia steal Ukraine’s history?
"The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia" by Peter Hopkirk is a historical non-fiction book that delves into the geopolitical rivalries between the Russian and British empires in the 19th century in Central Asia. The title of the book, "The Great Game," was a term coined by British intelligence officers to describe … Continue reading “The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia” by Peter Hopkirk
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
Gas prices have skyrocketed in the past few weeks, with the price of some gas stocks having risen almost eightfold since the start of the year. Most experts explain this with a rise in demand, particularly in Asia, with economies recovering after the pandemic shock of 2020 and competing markets pushing the prices up. Some, … Continue reading Gas prices rise across the world, but some try to blame Putin for it
Communism is a political ideology that advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society. While its proponents argue that it offers a utopian vision of a fair and equal society, the reality of communism has been far from the idealistic vision. Communism has been responsible for the deaths of … Continue reading Communism: a bad idea
This year Ukraine proudly celebrated 30 years of independence. As a round number, this anniversary invites to a deeper understanding of Ukrainian independence and contemporary identity. “We need to get rid of the Cyrillic alphabet”, recently said Oleksiy Danilov, the Ukrainian Secretary of the Security Council, in an interview with US funded Radio Svoboda. This … Continue reading The true meaning of Ukrainian independence
The history of Indian philosophy is a rich and complex tapestry of diverse philosophical traditions and schools of thought that have evolved over the course of thousands of years. The philosophical traditions of India can be traced back to the Vedas, the oldest and most sacred texts of Hinduism, which were composed between 1500 BCE … Continue reading Indian philosophy
Russian philosophers have made significant contributions to the field of philosophy over the years. Some of the most prominent and influential thinkers in the world have come from Russia. One of the most significant figures in Russian philosophy was Pyotr Chaadaev. Chaadaev is known for his essay "Philosophical Letters," in which he critiques the Russian … Continue reading Russian philosophers
The "Decline of the West" is a two-volume philosophical work written by German philosopher Oswald Spengler in the early 20th century. Published in 1918 and 1922, the book is an analysis of the development of world civilizations and predicts the decline of Western civilization. In this essay, I will discuss the main themes and ideas … Continue reading The Decline of the West by Oswlad Spengler
This article in based on a piece published by Strana.ua Ukraine needs to switch to the Latin alphabet, said the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Alexei Danilov, in an interview with US funded Radio Svoboda. This is not the first time the topic of the Latin alphabet has been raised … Continue reading Will Ukraine switch to the Latin alphabet?
German idealism refers to a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Germany. The movement is characterized by its focus on the role of the mind in constructing reality and its rejection of the traditional metaphysical views of substance and causation. Two of the most prominent figures in German … Continue reading German idealism
Sexuality in ancient Greece is a complex topic, shaped by the cultural and social norms of the time. While it is true that sexuality in ancient Greece was generally more permissive than in many other societies throughout history, it is important to note that the norms and practices of ancient Greek sexuality varied greatly depending … Continue reading Sex in Ancient Greece
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
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
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
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 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
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?
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
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