Nov 21, 2022Did post-colonial Africa benefit from the altering global hegemony of the Cold War?‘When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers’ — African proverb Just as the end of First World War heralded in change in the geopolitical landscape with the end of many colonial empires, so too did the end of the Second World War as European nations reassessed their position…Africa10 min readAfrica10 min read
Nov 8, 2021There is no god, proof is never far awayI know there is no god. Not a Christian or one of any other denomination. There is nothing. How do I know this? Well, I need to tell you a short story and hopefully, when it is finished, you too will know that there is no god. Take note also…5 min read5 min read
Nov 2, 2021Lee McIntyre: Science deniers and some thoughtsIt is interesting to watch and listen to how the views and opinions of others can be developed and shaped by the events around them. The virtual world that many people now occupy is so distorting that it becomes a truth that many fail to be able to pull back…9 min read9 min read
Nov 1, 2021Suicide Terrorism: Rationality and the LTTEIt seems to be a basic human principle that we will do whatever it takes to ensure we have as long a life as possible and at try to achieve a fulfilled and rewarding one at the same time. Whether someone has a religious or secular background, most people, on…7 min read7 min read
Sep 23, 2021Giving with Friends: A bond that ties us togetherThere are a multitude of fundraising causes going on at any given time and we are constantly bombarded through social media platforms on people less fortunate than ourselves or those going through a particular tough time. The internet has been a valuable tool for those looking to raise funds for…7 min read7 min read
Sep 3, 2021The Azov BattalionThe onset of a conflict between Russia and Ukraine in early 2014 saw Russian backed separatists and Russian troops enter the east and south of the Ukraine, the Crimea, in an attempt to annexe the region. The conflict put pressure on a weakened Ukrainian army that allowed an increase in…8 min read8 min read
May 28, 2021Forests of Russia and how they need protecting through better policyThere is little doubt that our worlds ecosystems are facing enormous pressures from multiple factors such as increasing global population, demand for fossil fuels and increased pressures on other natural resources. As populations of many countries move in to middle class, the demand for consumer goods of every type increases…8 min read8 min read
Nov 2, 2020Getting the Damn Genie Back in the BottleHow do you put the Genie back in the bottle? I find myself asking this question more and more these days when reflecting on the ongoing chaos that is occurring in the world. This can be an extreme view of things, but it is how the world can appear given…3 min read3 min read
Apr 29, 2020Domestic Violence as a Public ProblemHow a problem is framed — “Ana Orantes was an ordinary housewife who appeared on television to talk about her experience of partner violence. A few days later, she was beaten and burned alive by her husband” Introduction In this essay, I will be exploring how a social problem has been constructed as a public problem…12 min read12 min read
Mar 17, 2020Self Reflection on IsolationLiving alone can suck — The onset of the Covid-19 virus and its ensuing ramifications have been nothing short of incredible. How one could possibly predict the panic buying of products such as toilet paper is being discussed globally and will be up for analysis for years to come. The multitude of news outlets available…3 min read3 min read
