Category: Politics

Russia versus NATO: geography is key

Russian President Vladimir Putin The struggle between Russia and NATO is a vivid example of what Robert Kagan calls the “return of geography”. That’s what geopolitics is all about. NATO – the United States military alliance with Western Europe –

English: alone at home

With Brexit, Britain closed the loop that returned it to a situation similar to the one it faced after the Suez crisis. The pragmatism of several decades attained a privileged position, both in Europe and in the United States, which

Ireland tightens border controls with Britain

Irish police will increase border controls with Northern Ireland when the transition period for Brexit ends on New Year’s Eve. Superintendent of Police Liam Geraghty stated that from Friday 1 January, the 500km border between Ireland and the British province