This book, which was published in 2004, gives an interesting insight into Emmanuel Todd’s thinking in that year compared to his current thoughts, as outlined in his recent book La Défaite de L’Occident, which was reviewed in the September issue of the Irish Political Review.Many of the trends he identified in this book have been … Continue reading Book Review: Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004
Politics
Letters
Mansergh and Haughey Sir, – I greatly respect Diarmaid Ferriter. While I do not always agree with his analyses, I admire how he brings his well-informed historical opinions to the public forum rather than merely seeking acclaim among his academic peers. A case in point was how he recently braved opprobrium with his partial defence … Continue reading Letters
ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
BUDGET NOVEMBER 25 UNIONS line up to warn of looming strikes after budget snub to workers (Irish Independent, 9.10.2025). “Employers face salary pressures as minimum-wage rise to create ripple effect. “The potential for industrial action has heightened, with pressure for pay rises predicted to mount following the budget. “Someone on a €50,000 salary is expected to pay … Continue reading ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
Labour Comment
1922 ELECTION PACT? The First Irish Free State General Election June 16, 1922 COLLINS – De VALERA ELECTION PACT Irish News, Belfast. 22 May, 1922 THE AGREEMENT—At the conclusion… the Speaker said: Arising out of the first matter… I have to read the following statement signed by Mr. Eamon De Valera and Mr. Michael Collins:— 20.5.1922 We are … Continue reading Labour Comment
Europe Needs A War On Russia!
General Seán Clancy, former Chief of Staff of the Irish Army (and successor to Liam Lynch!), and now Chair of the European UnionMilitary Committee, has been visiting the front line of the European War on Russia, to review the situation with Ukrainian General Oleksandr Syrskyí and Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. In the course of the … Continue reading Europe Needs A War On Russia!
Palestine!
Britain has recognised a Palestinian state—a state which does not exist. It was Britain itself that made certain that the Palestinian state—which it now 'recognises'—does not exist as an actual object of recognition. And it was particularly the Labour Party, within British politics, which ensured that the Palestinian state that Britain now 'recognises' does not exist. … Continue reading Palestine!
Geopolitics and Nations
States operate on the basis of the national interest. Arthur Griffith noted: “Between the Individual and Humanity stands, and must continue to stand, a great fact – the Nation”. States, on the whole, do not operate on the geopolitical interest, unless they happen to be Great Powers. States which are not Great Powers but which are encouraged to … Continue reading Geopolitics and Nations
End of the Road For Germany?
We should note right at the start: Germany is still one of the leading industrial nations of the world—and it remains the European heavyweight, its output forms some 20% of EU industrial production. But the story now told is: it's all lies and make-believe! In reality Germany has come to the end of the road: … Continue reading End of the Road For Germany?
Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement,
Roger Casement And The 'Black Diaries': Some Commonsense! Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement, by Paul R. Hyde In general, most people make assumptions about the world without checking the veracity of what they are being told. So, for example it is widely believed that in 1969 the Americans managed to land astronauts … Continue reading Review of Anatomy Of A Lie: Decoding Casement,
UAE Forces Trump to Say No to Annexation
At a meeting in Algiers on 15th November 1988, the Palestine National Council, then led by Yasser Arafat, declared the establishment of a Palestinian State in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza with its capital in Jerusalem. In December 1988, the UN General Assembly backed the proposition in Resolution 43/177. This acknowledged “the proclamation of … Continue reading UAE Forces Trump to Say No to Annexation
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