OPINION

On August 5th, a naval drone struck a Russian tanker of the “river-sea” class that was transporting products near the Kerch Strait. The SIG tanker was involved in the supply…

Independence anniversaries are celebrated annually in many countries with much fanfare, but very often without spiritual content. This is not a criticism of these nations. Independence is routinely celebrated because people are…

But why ? Late last night I have received a picture and a message from one of my close friends from my native village back in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir…

No turning back on an EU pullout from the Energy Charter Treaty  It is now official. The European Union will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The much maligned energy…

The implementation of fair social policy is aimed at developing human capital and ensuring a decent life for the population. The social policy of Uzbekistan is aimed at mitigating social inequalities…

  One of my most treasured memories is of the Summer of 1977. As a 15 year old corporal in the Air Training Corps (1372 Squadron) I spent a glorious…

A leading Sunday newspaper has – finally – focussed on what it sees as “another Brexit agreement folly”.  British tourists wanting a brief holiday will have to declare criminal convictions…

The warden and guards of the Navalny winter residence are presumably ignoring the defection of Russian security service officer and Putin intimate Gleb Karakulov, yet another omen. In the fullness, the…

Several thousand Afghans who helped British forces before the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 remain stranded and at risk from the Taliban. This is blamed on poor planning by the…

In connection with the threat of a catastrophe at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called on the EU to work on the next package of sanctions,…