ELfR Podcast: China, a counterweight to Russia or a threat to the West?
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between Russia and the west, what are the likely scenarios in…
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between Russia and the west, what are the likely scenarios in…
The numbers Oil and petroleum products 34.5% Natural gas 23.7% Renewables 17.4% Nuclear 12.7% Solid fossil fuels (mostly coal) 10.5% Other 1.2% EU Energy Mix…
Dear European Liberals,Dear ELfR friends and supporters! We are living in strange, difficult times. In fact the most dangerous moment since the end of WWII.…
The fact that Russian propaganda in the USA, Germany and other countries deliberately attempts to inflame moods has been known and documented for years. Since…
“Europe is not Putin’s personal chessboard on which he can move the pieces at will.” Following the annexation of Crimea and military aggression in parts…
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between…
With the greatest respect for MSF, who do a great job in often terrible conditions, where others fear to tread – in this case they are wrong – dead wrong.…
Like almost everyone, I’ve piled angrily into this fight. But as the debate nears resolution I feel ashamed of all… Source: Six reasons to keep calm and vote Remain
Very impressive! http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/map_age_guide.png
Russian expansionism, summarised by Norman Davies: “Russian historians have rationalized their country’s expansion in terms of ‘national tasks’ and ‘the gathering of the lands’. In reality, Russia and its rulers…
Source: Whatever you do, don’t quit your job to pursue your passion
It’s going to be a very expensive experiment, but it may be worth it for Europe, if it’s not too late already, as populists are spreading their rot all over…
Instead of an expression of liberty, the Trump phenomenon is a threat to it. Source: This is how fascism comes to America – The Washington Post
Which was a more important innovation: indoor plumbing, jet air travel or mobile phones? Source: What Was the Greatest Era for Innovation? A Brief Guided Tour
The Economist | South Korea’s working women: Of careers and carers http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21700461-conservative-workplaces-are-holding-south-korean-women-back-careers-and-carers?frsc=dg%7Cd
Former prime minister says Labour leader is focused on ‘politics of protest’ and is doing nothing for people of Syria Source: Tony Blair accuses Jeremy Corbyn of standing by as…