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Thailand’s neutrality and foreign policy: Why I’d vote for Thaksin over Pita
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Thailand’s neutrality and foreign policy: Why I’d vote for Thaksin over Pita

Thaksin Shinawatra, a realist figure in Thai politics, is shrouded in a slew of controversies, even allegations of crimes, but, at the same time, he also has tangible and measurable successes on his belt, ranging from national debt relief, infrastructure projects, a universal healthcare program, and localized SME developments, which lasts to this day.

Wie die Kuh zum Melkstand gelockt wurde

Wie die Kuh zum Melkstand gelockt wurde

Von Ralph Bosshard: Nach dem Ende des Kalten Krieges kam auch in der Schweiz Euphorie auf und man glaubte, nun rasch alle alten Probleme aus zwei Weltkriegen in friedlicher Zusammenarbeit lösen zu können. In dieser Zeit begann eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Schweiz und der NATO, die zur sogenannten Interoperabilität, das heißt zur Fähigkeit zur Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Streitkräften führen sollte.

How the Cow was Lured to the Milking Parlor

How the Cow was Lured to the Milking Parlor

By Ralph Bosshard: When the Cold War ended, the Swiss became euphoric, believing all old problems dating back to two world wars could now be quickly solved through peaceful cooperation. It was during this time that cooperation between Switzerland and NATO began, which was intended to lead to the so-called interoperability, meaning the ability to collaborate between armed forces. Swiss army officers increasingly participated in NATO training events. However, soon the ugly side of this cooperation emerged when the West and NATO used their monopoly position as the world’s strongest military alliance to implement old geopolitical concepts to suppress popular uprisings worldwide and topple undesirable regimes.

Causes of conflict almost never lie entirely on one side

Causes of conflict almost never lie entirely on one side

An interview by Theo Brand: In 2014, Dolph Kessler was in Ukraine for a photo project. Then the thought crossed his mind that things could get completely out of hand. When Putin made his raid in February 2022, he was shocked. “But there was a second emotion behind it. I was also angry that it had come to this and had thoughts like: this war was not necessary.” This summer his book War or Peace, Want to Win or Draw was published. “Prior to Putin’s invasion, the West did not want to seriously discuss the option of a neutral Ukraine.”

Team Genocide walks out on Nagasaki Commemorations

Team Genocide walks out on Nagasaki Commemorations

By Eugene Doyle: In an astonishing “Fuck you” to the survivors of the 1945 US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, several Western countries including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Italy and the UK have just dropped a bombshell: announcing their ambassadors are shunning this week’s commemorations in solidarity with Israel.

From Borrell’s Folly to EU’s Fragility: Time to Reassess the European Union’s Future

From Borrell’s Folly to EU’s Fragility: Time to Reassess the European Union’s Future

The EU stands at a critical juncture, grappling with financial instability, rising inflation, escalating immigration issues, and internal political strife that threaten its very foundations. The refusal to adequately support member states during economic crises, coupled with the selective allocation of resources to non-member states, has fueled public discontent. Inflation has reached alarming levels, forcing vulnerable populations to make difficult choices between basic necessities, while the immigration crisis places significant strain on frontline countries, leading to job losses and a black market for labor.

Article 51 and the Invocation of State Rights to Inherent Self-Defence

Article 51 and the Invocation of State Rights to Inherent Self-Defence

While Article 51 of the UN Charter aims to provide states and state entities with the means to defend themselves, this paper will explore how some have used or misused this provision. It will also examine how the UN, the UN Security Council, and various UN Secretary-Generals have responded to such invocations, assessing the responsibilities of states to adhere to the provisions and limitations outlined by the UN and various rulings from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC).