My previous sympathy for Palestinians cooled significantly after October 7, 2023. When I saw some of them celebrating joyfully in the immediate aftermath of the massacre, it became clear to me that for many, this would be the last joy they’d experience in life. From the very first moment, I knew Gaza would become hell…
Politics
When the flag flies for hatred
The far right in the United Kingdom is systematically rising. It first launched “Operation Raise the Colours” aimed at flooding the streets with British and English flags. As a pretext, it used the issue of people fleeing to Britain from war and persecution. Just yesterday, I saw a truck driving down the street with some…
Sky News Podcast The Wargame: A Strategic Simulation of War with Russia
In early June, the British channel Sky News, in collaboration with Tortoise Media, launched a five-part podcast titled The Wargame. The creators successfully brought together former senior British politicians, security analysts, and military representatives to participate. The Wargame simulates a fictional scenario of a Russian attack on the United Kingdom. It’s a strategic simulation involving…