What should G20 do to Fight COVID-19?

[John Bruton] Now that lives, and not just livelihoods, are at stake, an even more vigorous program of action from the G20 is needed.

UK Backing Away from Commitments Made to EU

[John Bruton] A fraught negotiation between the EU and the UK is looming, as Boris Johnson seems to be backing away from legally and politically binding commitments he gave to the EU last October.

Why did Sirisena Fail to Achieve a Balanced Policy for Sri Lanka?

[Bahauddin Foizee] Despite his attempts to reduce Chinese influence during the initial stage of his tenure, Sirisena had later realized that China has already established so deep influence in his country that he had little power to change this reality.

Ireland Needs Experienced People (not Amateurs) in Office to Deal with 2020 BREXIT Negotiations

[John Bruton] Republic of Ireland needs experienced people in office to navigate the challenges of 2020, which could be the most consequential year for the century. It wouldn't be in Ireland’s interest to entrust the 2020-Brexit-negotiations to well intentioned, but inexperienced, amateurs.

Why People are Increasingly Relying on Life Coaches?

[Natalie Morales]
Life Coaches are not miracle workers, but they do have large tool kit to help people deal with their problems and convert people's Big Ideas into Realities.

Ireland must Work with EU Partners to Protect Itself

[John Bruton] Ireland can and must learn from the work of other EU members and, on a case by case basis, take part in joint initiatives in areas like cyber security, threat intelligence, maritime surveillance, drone surveillance, etc.

Iranian Regime Lost its Charm in Middle East

[Syafruddin Arsyad]
Iranian regime has now become detached from the young Iranians as well as from its support bases in Lebanon and Iraq.

Asia-Pacific’s Coastal Communities Becoming more Vulnerable by the Day

[Bahauddin Foizee] While coastal areas of countries like Bangladesh, India, the Philippines and Sri Lanka would disappear gradually, other small island nations like Micronesia and the Maldives would be submerged under water almost completely, turning millions of inhabitants living in these countries into climate refugees.

A Life-Coach might Solve Your Life’s Problems

[Natalie Morales]
Life Coaches are not miracle workers, but they do have large tool kit to help convert Big Ideas into Realities.

Brexit is Far from Done. It is Entering its Dramatic Second Act

[John Bruton]
Can a chaotic "Crash Out" Brexit in December 2020 be avoided?

Brexit: The Era of Easy Decisions is Over

[John Bruton]
The EU’s strategic weight in the world will be reduced by the absence of the UK, as the EU is losing a relatively young, diverse and creative member state.

Does Poor People Lack Concern about the Environment?

[Simi Garewal] Poor people are perhaps more concerned about the adverse affects of climate change, but what's lacking is their participation to save our planet from such adverse affects.