The United States remains one of the countries hit worst by COVID-19. Nevertheless, there are still massive protests against the lockdown and company closings – and these are increasing in numbers. Many believe the measures to be un-American, while others...
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” (Benjamin Franklin). This is war! We will do whatever it takes to win it! Something along these lines has been spoken by...
It has become somewhat routine for onlookers to scrutinize and criticize Angela Merkel. During her now almost fifteen-year reign as Germany’s chancellor, she has provided adequate material for her naysayers. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, however, her experience and rationality have...
US President Donald Trump removed America from the Iranian Nuclear Deal in May of 2018, but that might not stop his administration from arguing it is still a member of the accord. In an unusual tactic, Secretary of State Mike...
US and foreign officials have said that President Donald Trump and his top aides are working behind the scenes to sideline the World Health Organisation (WHO), following the 60-day hold on US funding to the WHO implemented last week. Trump...
Joe Biden served as Barack Obama’s Vice President from 2009 to 2017. He established himself as a loyal second-in-command and the two men had a solid relationship, as demonstrated when they were filmed together on a video called Couch Commander...
Boris Johnson has returned. This past Monday morning he resumed office duties in Number 10 after his bout with COVID-19. His address was needed. Not only to reintroduce himself on the main stage but for a Prime Minister to turn...
As EU leaders continue to grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, the issues surrounding what measures should be included in its recovery fund remain. The questions about exactly what will trigger growth in the eurozone countries are still being...
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, various politicians in the West have blamed China for the virus, criticizing the Southeast Asian country for not taking necessary precautions. The same judgements were also made against one of the key subjects...
Most world leaders are not doctors and a majority do not even have medical or scientific backgrounds. Even Germany’s Angela Merkel who holds a doctorate degree, consistently defers to the expertise of industry professionals when it comes to medical advice...