In relation to my previous post I want to point out an important issue playing out in the shadow of that conflict.Turkey is trying to gain membership to the EU using among other arguments the claim that, as a member, Turkey would be in a better position to act as a mediator between the West…… Continue reading Showtime for Turkey
Month: November 2008
OIC takes fight against freedom of speech to the UN
The Durban Review Conference a.k.a. Durban II may not have created many headlines outside the blogosphere and NGO web-sites yet but represents in fact one of the most important battlegrounds in the ongoing facedown between Western style democracy and freedom on one side and Islam plus various other kinds of fascism on the other. This…… Continue reading OIC takes fight against freedom of speech to the UN
Why I’m an Environmentalist
“Going Green,” is a phrase everyone is using these days. Ever since Al Gore took up the cause it seems that this movement has really gained a lot of momentum. All the companies are “Going Green” now and it would seem to be just as much of a fad as a real and serious issue.…… Continue reading Why I’m an Environmentalist
James P. Cain misunderstands lessons from American history
Soon to be former American ambassador to Denmark James P. Cain was recently (2008, 12th Nov.) interviewed by late night debate programme DR2 Deadline. Among other issues the interview revolved around his views on integration and what the American experience could teach Denmark. Former Danish foreign minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen saw the interview and agrees with…… Continue reading James P. Cain misunderstands lessons from American history
My Experience in Vietnam: 2004 – 2006
My experience in Vietnam: 2004 – 2006