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Europe and Australia’s backward step towards a police state
Australia’s Parliament has just passed new draconian legislation which carries threats of the former communist police states, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein.
The legislation, passed by a huge majority on October 1, 2014, provides that anybody, including journalists or whistleblowers, who discloses information relating to a ‘Special Intelligence Operation’ ...
There is a cost to maintaining peace in Europe
The ghost of war haunts the German population, at least according to the media. Germans want to be neutral, a sort of larger Switzerland, and stay out of conflicts as Switzerland did during two world wars, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. Russia’s aggressive behaviour is seen, rightfully, as a threat ...
Nato leaves Russia’s neighbours unclear over support
Decisions made at the Wales Summit in the UK have put an end to Nato’s soul-searching. Its role as a backbone of transatlantic ties has been revalidated, writes Eka Tkeshelashvili.In the dramatically changed security environment, the Nato alliance is getting back to basics – the recognition that it needs to ...
Taking the risk out of Europe’s stock markets
The world’s financial crisis and Europe’s stubborn resistance to pull out of recession and experience economic growth have created difficulties for those wanting to invest. But after years of uncertainty people are taking a long-term view of how to get a return on their investments and are trusting the stock ...
Separatists, self-determination and Scottish independence
Scotland votes on independence on September 18 after centuries of being united with England. The referendum on devolution is being carried out in a constitutional and peaceful way, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein.London agreed to the referendum realising that secession is better than forcing Scotland to remain in the union ...
