One of the advantages of being an island state is that one’s borders are easily defined, and there will be little dispute with one’s neighbours over what constitutes sovereign territory. A situation which is much more ambiguous where many countries… Read More ›
On the 1st January 2012, Ireland takes up the chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and as Georgia’s Foreign Minister, Grigol Vashadze points out “ Ireland’s chairmanship faces a lot of challenges”. In recognition of… Read More ›
Although in modern times we automatically accept that Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and do not necessarily see this as a curiosity, it is, after all, an integral part of another country’s land. If it was Northern… Read More ›
14 yr old Serena Beakhurst, who went missing from her home in Tulse Hill, Lambeth, London still remains unaccounted for. In the absence of any media attention, family and friends ( aided by Stephen Fry and Sarah Brown on Twitter)… Read More ›
