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U.S Missile Sparks Weapons Race Fears

A U.S SM-3 missile has successfully hit a rogue satellite in space. Although there have been no updates with regards to the toxic hydrazine fuel that was the reason given for the launch. Yet the newsworthiness is all down to the “hit” component.
“Nearly all of the debris will burn up on re-entry [of the […]


Taiwan Recognizes Kosovo Independence

Taiwan has been amongst the first to congratulate Kosovo on its independence, a telling move given its own struggles and current status.
” Despite a multitude of barriers, the people of Kosovo have insisted on an ideal that they believe in, which is to peacefully pursue independence, without being threatened or scared away. Their determination in […]


George HW Bush Sides With McCain

Not that I would usually comment on something like this. But I found Bush’s remarks almost comical. Before I post them, allow me to come to an agreement with you. Despite what our personal political positions are. It is no secret that part of the reason the entire world feels like it should be voting […]


Kosovo Declares Independence

The last link in the trilogy of pre-independance posts. I fear this will be far from the last. Confident in Europe and U.S support, Kosovo’s parliament hastily declares unanimous independence. All eyes now turn to Russia, whose actions will heavily determine the future of the state, and the region.
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The Armenian Genocide

The Armenian genocide which took place between 1915-1917 was largely forgotten by the western world before Nancy Pelosi’s controversial backing of a resolution in October 2007, that sought to establish that genocide took place.
Unsurprisingly, the resolution met fierce opposition from Turkey, who are the successors to the Ottoman Empire, and many in the U.S who […]