politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Cato vs Caesar: The False Dilemma of Modern Democracy
I write this article against the backdrop of today’s political turbulence, the rise of polarisation and extremism in the United States, where hate speech and even political assassination are no longer unthinkable. These events follow an already toxic atmosphere in Europe, with authoritarian tendencies, corruption, and populist rhetoric undermining democratic institutions. In this climate, the dilemmas faced by Rome on the eve of Caesar’s rise feel less like distant history and more like an urgent mirror for our own time.
By Sergios Saropoulos4 months ago in The Swamp
80th Session: United Nations General Assembly 2025
80th Session: UN General Assembly 2025 – Finding a New Direction The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is considered the largest diplomatic platform in the world. Held annually in New York, the meeting brings together heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives from around 193 countries. Its 80th annual session was held in 2025, which was not only a historic occasion but also a step towards a new era of global politics, peace and development. This year’s theme was “Better Together.”
By Echoes of Life4 months ago in The Swamp
No Internet in Afghanistan?
It began with whispers on social media. Screenshots of blank connections. Messages that wouldn’t send. A generation that had grown up with the hum of WhatsApp notifications suddenly sat in silence. For a moment, it seemed as if Afghanistan had been unplugged from the rest of the world.
By Keramatullah Wardak4 months ago in The Swamp
Democracy in the Cage: Uncle Sam on the Ropes
The White House lawn has seen its share of ceremonies, protests, and presidential addresses. But never before has it looked like this: a steel cage, floodlights, and two unlikely fighters locked in a brawl for the nation’s attention. On one side, Uncle Sam — the lanky, bearded symbol of America’s ideals, dressed in his star-spangled best. On the other, a red-capped bruiser who treats politics as a pay-per-view event rather than a solemn responsibility.
By ambiguous karma4 months ago in The Swamp
Bread, Circuses, and the South Lawn
When Dana White and Donald Trump announced that UFC cage fights would be staged on the South Lawn of the White House during America’s 250th birthday in 2026, it sounded like parody. But it wasn’t satire. It was spectacle — and spectacle has a long history.
By ambiguous karma4 months ago in The Swamp
If Charlie Kirk was Black Republican
Ever since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, things have gone haywire. Half were saddened by this god awful tragedy, half were stunned, and the other half celebrated his death. After the assassination, Trump ordered that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House, on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions, as a mark of respect for Kirk. The order remained in effect until sunset on September 14.
By Gladys W. Muturi4 months ago in The Swamp
Western Powers Shift Gears: Canada, UK, Australia & Portugal Recognize State of Palestine Ahead of UN Assembly
On September 21, 2025, the world witnessed a diplomatic pivot. Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine—just as the United Nations General Assembly session was about to get underway in New York. The startling announcements, made by Prime Ministers Mark Carney (Canada), Keir Starmer (UK), Anthony Albanese (Australia), and Portugal’s Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho, marked a significant shift in foreign policy from long-standing allies of Israel. The message was clear: the international community’s patience is being tested, and a new course is being demanded.
By Waqar Khan4 months ago in The Swamp
King of The North: Andy Burnham.
What Sadiq Khan is to the south as the Mayor of London, so Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is to the north. Can one compare Burnham with Khan? Well, both are former Labour MPs, and whether you voted for them or not, they have been the face of the cities they oversee.
By Nicholas Bishop4 months ago in The Swamp
