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Re-balancing the Relationship Between Africa and Europe
Divided by a little less than 15km at their closest tip, Europe and Africa have ties that extend beyond just their physical proximity – the history of the two continents has been linked for centuries; a joint past consisting of colonial violence, uprooted communities, the senseless plundering of natural resources, and other instances of exploitation…
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Gut-Wrenching, Heart-Warming, & Action-Packed Night – Alexandria Warwick
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Otto Settembre
The 8th of September harks back to three occasions that have unequivocally shapedus as a nation. Every single one of these occasions ushered in the end to thebesiegement of the land we call home. Through strength and perseverance, ourforefathers and foremothers stood up and fought long and hard, but never in vain. Their actions will…
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Positional vs Interest Bargaining – the Dilemma in Diplomacy
As the dust settled on the Camp David Accords on the 17th of September 1978, world leaders, international relations analysts and scholars wondered how such a gargantuan agreement between two diametrically opposed foreign policies, leaders and states, could be concluded with the help of US President Jimmy Carter. The Camp David Accords were a momentous…
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Increase in local fauna sightings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ever since Malta went into partial lockdown, animals such as dolphins, turtles, and birds have been spotted more frequently than in previous years. Different theories have been put forward to try and explain these observations and the factors which may be at play, with some suggestions being more credible. The habitats in which these animals…
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A Court of Frost and Starlight – Sarah J. Maas
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What should we do with the Elgin Marbles?
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COVID-19 and its Impact on the International Maritime Community
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world, all sectors of society have had to deal and adapt with the drastic changes this pandemic imposed on humankind. The maritime industry is no exception as it found itself at the very centre of this international crisis, directly dealing with the impact of border controls and restrictions,…
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COVID-19 and Global Health Diplomacy
On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organisation declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. Up to that point, the outbreak had caused over 118,000 cases in over a hundred States across the globe. The spread of the virus has prompted States and international institutions to re-assess whether current policy in place is adequate to…
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A Hella Dark Book, But Such an Exciting Ride! Ninth House – Leigh Bardugo
Bird's Eye View 