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Why EU Day matters for Thailand
Oped, Published on 09/05/2024
» The European Union was born out of war to prevent war in the future between historic enemies. After World War II many European leaders wanted to try a new form of international cooperation to break out of the cycle of war which had dogged Europe every 50 years or so, going back through the centuries. Following the declaration by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on May 9, 1950, six countries agreed henceforth to manage jointly between them the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel -- instead of continuing to manage them purely nationally.
Sky-high ambitions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2024
» Re: "PM touts plan to build world's tallest tower", (BP, April 19).
Has McKinsey & Co finally become unleadable?
News, Published on 27/01/2024
» It's a big year for elections -- and that includes McKinsey & Co's poll to pick the Global Managing Partner for the next three years. As in so many elections, there's a difference between the skills needed to get the job and those required once elected.
US, allies consult but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolds
AFP, Published on 25/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Saturday as officials waited to see how the armed revolt by longtime Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private Wagner army would play out.
Just for defence
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2023
» Re: "Defence body eyes reform", (BP, June 2).
Russia calling? Scammers target high-level Western officials
AFP, Published on 16/03/2023
» WASHINGTON: A pro-Russian prankster impersonates a former United States ambassador to Moscow in live video calls, part of a disinformation campaign that researchers say seeks to ensnare high-level Western officials since the invasion of Ukraine.
Ethiopian and Eritrean forces seize key Tigrayan city, say rebels
AFP, Published on 18/10/2022
» ADDIS ABABA - Tigrayan rebels said Tuesday that Ethiopian and Eritrean forces had seized a key Tigrayan city, a move coinciding with UN warnings of a spiralling conflict and an "utterly staggering" toll on civilians.
Coup champions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/09/2022
» Re: "3 generals had little say in shuffle", (BP, Sept 12).
Thumb ups for 'new era' Asean-US ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/05/2022
» From now on, Asean-US relations will no longer be on "auto-pilot" mode as has been the case for the past six years. The total scheduled 10-and-a-half hours of quality time last week that Asean leaders spent in Washington DC chatting, lunching and dining with all key players in American politics were fruitful. The eight-page joint vision statement was a testimony to their common determination and the staying power of Asean-US relations, now celebrating 45 years. Indeed, Asean centrality has been further strengthened.
Divided soul: rival Orthodox churches wage shadow war in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 16/05/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - As war rages across Ukraine, Mykhaylo Tereshchenko is locked in his own spiritual battle that risks tearing his parish apart.