Brexit Could See the Return of the Falkland Islands to Argentina

Brexit Could See the Return of the Falkland Islands to Argentina

The Islas Malvinas, or more commonly known as the Falkland Islands, archipelago was invaded by the United Kingdom in 1833 and its occupation has continued to date. Argentina’s claim for sovereignty through diplomatic means has been a state policy since the failed liberation attempt through military means in 1982. Although it lost intensity during the…

Is the UK Government Set to Define the Boycott of Israel as ‘Antisemitic’?

Is the UK Government Set to Define the Boycott of Israel as ‘Antisemitic’?

One of the first bills to be introduced by Britain’s new Conservative government will reportedly stop “local authorities from boycotting individual companies”, a move described as targeting the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. The Conservative Party election manifesto did indeed pledge to “ban public bodies from imposing their own direct or indirect boycotts,…

Boris’ Landslide Victory Proves That Democracy Is Alive & Well In The UK

Boris’ Landslide Victory Proves That Democracy Is Alive & Well In The UK

Incumbent British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s landslide victory over socialist opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn defied expectations because the former’s supporters — just like his ally Trump’s “across the pond” — largely kept their political opinions to themselves before the vote because of how polarizing the domestic environment had become ahead of what functioned as the…

The Antisemitic Card

The Antisemitic Card

It is a ludicrous situation when anyone criticizing Israeli state violations against Palestinians or neighbouring countries is then instantly discredited as being “antisemitic”. We see this in Britain and the United States all the time. Congresswomen like Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have been denounced for being “anti-Jewish”, including by President Trump, simply because they…