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Thousands this September, crossing Hungary’s frontier into Austria, replayed the events at the same place in September 1989, with a clear tinge of irony.
Then as now it was a desperate rush to take advantage of an open frontier, to be received with open arms, moving on to find protection and freedom in Western Europe, writes Lee Duffield. … Read More »
The United States emerged convincing winners at the Women’s World Cup in Vancouver, on Sunday, beating the defending champions Japan 5-2. … Read More »
Exciting times at the World Cup in Canada, even if Sepp Blatter, “Mister Football” now under a huge dark cloud, might be missing from the stands on Final day.
Among the excitement, the Matildas, from Australia, have also got into the top billing. … Read More »
Scottish voters on Thursday voted down the proposition that Scotland should return to being an independent country. … Read More »
Urgent international gatherings this week in Geneva and Paris took on, respectively, the Ebola crisis in West Africa and threats posed by the ‘Islamic state’ movement in Syria and Iraq. … Read More »
The death of Ian Paisely in Northern Ireland occurred in a period of hope for lasting peace there; writes Lee Duffield. … Read More »
Faced with an overseas crisis like the conflict in Ukraine, governments, notably inexperienced ones that might hope to settle every dogfight and desert war, think about a military solution.
The armed forces will comply, but may not be given a clear or realistic task.
This post carries a letter held to be the view of a seasoned soldier, talking among colleagues and friends. … Read More »