Reflections
155. Sure, death cannot stop true love, but life is pain without you
Rob Reiner, the actor, film director, and a known critic of US President Donald Trump, was found dead along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in what appears to be a homicide. The pair were marrie...
154. Not a very promising beginning
Today marks the start of a new year, but there seems to be nothing new. No good news is expected. But bad news is in abundance. First, bad news came from China, which issued a new announcem...
153. As the year draws to a close
Today, the year comes to an end, leaving many issues unresolved worldwide. For me personally, this year and the previous year have had devastating effects on all fronts. I hope the new year...
152. France, je t'aime
Actor and producer George Clooney, his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, and their two children have received French citizenship. The immediate reason is French privacy laws that shield his fami...
151. far right is increasingly infiltrating everyday culture
Currently, the far right is gradually increasing its presence across all areas of society, and no country is an exception. Many assume that individuals join the far right because they genuinely b...
150. Mourning a legend of the century
I never imagined that instead of celebrating the 150th article here, I'd have to write an obituary. This morning, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced the death of its founder and president,...
149. In this world, the rule of law and conventions have no relevance
Honduras is a country in Central America, bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and the Pacific Ocean through the Gulf of Fonseca. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa. The word ‘...
148. Facts speak volumes
I am happy to receive some hate mail today, saying that I misquoted the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in my post yesterday.My friends should have verified for themselves, since nothing is...
147. Moving from a world order to disorder
Many years ago, the Marxist Perry Anderson, writing in New Left Review, stated that “on any realistic assessment, international law is neither truthfully international nor genuinely law”. He was right...
146. Today marks an important day for St. Basil's Cathedral
If you've ever visited Moscow, you probably were amazed to see Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square. It is one of Russia's most iconic landmarks, comparable to India’s Taj Mahal. The cathedral,...
145. humans are more venomous than snakes
My regular readers know that I have a few friends in Ukraine, but only two remain in Kyiv. Three friends have moved to Poland, and one is in Munich. According to UNHCR statistics, there are about...
144. F*CK the throne, I’ll marry the woman I love
As long as people's hearts beat, the names King Edward VIII and Wallis Warfield Simpson will remain in human history, both spoken and written. King Edward VIII is the sole man who relinquis...