Category: Politics
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I Do Not Care If Trump Is A Fascist?
Firstly, I would like to point out that Fascism is a political philosophy, and I have seen no indication that Donald Trump has a coherent […]
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EU Signals Its Policy Towards Russia – No Diplomatic Solution
The European Union has signalled it future policy towards Russia by announcing the appointment of the hard line Estonian president, Kaja Kallas, as the new […]
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The Black Sea Fleet and Crimea
The Russian Federation view the Crimea Peninsula as a vital strategic asset. In particular the port of Sevastopol, which is home to the Black Sea […]
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Should Ukraine Have Kept Nuclear Weapons?
Particularly at the moment, when nuclear disarmament is mentioned, people say that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine if Ukraine had kept its nuclear weapons. This is a short post to question that assumption.
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Party Consensus – War With Russia
There is one thing worse than planning a war with Russia, and that is mindlessly sleepwalking into it.
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Ukraine Background: The Dissolution Of The Soviet Union
When people talk about “peace and understanding”, I often think that they get it the wrong way round – we need some level of understanding […]
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Ukraine: Red Lines and Nuclear Warnings
Why is Russia so concerned that if Ukraine is given weapons to attack targets inside Russia, it could lead to direct Russia-NATO conflict and possibly […]
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Is The ‘Green’ Party For Or Against Nuclear Weapons?
The simple answer to the question is yes – it is ‘for or against’ nuclear weapons, however, it cannot make up its mind. It has […]
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Ukraine, The Middle East And Climate Change
When discussing tackling climate change, it is important to realize the role of fossil fuel in geopolitical power struggles. One of the reasons that reducing reliance on fossil fuel to combat climate change is the strategic advantage of controlling oil supply.
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Why I Don’t Wear Badges
I thought I would just write a quick explanation for people who wonder why I do not want a badge. People often look confused when […]
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Cluster Bomb Action – The Lakenheath 8
Although some of us had highlighted the use of cluster bombs in the Iraq and Afghan was as part of our anti-war campaigning, we had […]
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RAF Lakenheath
RAF Lakenheath is home to the 48th Fighter Wing. The base is used by F-15E and 54 F-35A fighter/bombers. As well as the base, the […]
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RAF Mildenhall
Mildenhall is largest USAF base in the UK but rarely gets the attention it deserves from the peace movement. Although it does not have large […]
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Navalny v Leadership Of Ideas
One of the main principles behind my political thought is that of leadership of ideas rather than people. While, at some point, I may have […]
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The Rise Of The Apparatchiks
Political power and influence no longer relies on dazzling rhetoric or innovative policies, but the ability to control the disciplinary committee and other internal bodies. People with opposing political ideas can be sanctioned, expelled and denounced, producing a chilling effect on internal and external debate.
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Trans-Ideology – The Wrong Way To Look At Gender
It seems to me that there has been a growing questioning of what gender roles we expect from the different sexes. This is particularly true […]
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Men – We Have A Problem
Our society has a long term and deep-rooted problem with gender. What we expect a real man and a real woman to be, and the […]
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Peace Is Boring
From The Iliad to the present day, war has always been a spectacle, particularly for those who watch from afar. This does not mean […]
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The Consumerization of Politics
This post is about how political beliefs have become more about personal identity and profile rather than a debate about the best way to organize […]
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Should We Stop Supporting The Ukrainian Government
This post was going to be ‘a few notes on the war in Ukraine’. However, I have decided to give it some focus, which will […]
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