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…
MSF rejects EU funding in protest at refugee deal | World news | The Guardian
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.…
Six reasons to keep calm and vote Remain|Spectator
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
Map Age Guide from xkcd
Very impressive! http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/map_age_guide.png
Norman Davies on Russian Expansionism
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…
Whatever you do, don’t quit your job to pursue your passion|Quartz
Source: Whatever you do, don’t quit your job to pursue your passion
EU referendum: Sterling falls after Independent poll puts Brexit 10 points ahead | UK Politics | News | The Independent
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…
This is how fascism comes to America | The Washington Post
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
What Was the Greatest Era for Innovation? A Brief Guided Tour|NYT
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
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
Tony Blair accuses Jeremy Corbyn of standing by as Syria is bombed | Politics | The Guardian
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…