Author: Gianluca Vella

  • To Brexit or not to Brexit: The unfolding political crisis in Britain

    The term “instability” doesn’t feel adequate enough to describe the current state of British politics ever since the result of the referendum on whether or not Britain should leave the European Union was announced, leading to a seemingly never-ending debacle of head-scratching and nerve wracking negotiations to see what type of relationship Britain will have…

  • This is a wake up call.

    This is a wake up call. First of all, we realise that we usually write about global issues, but one must keep in mind that we are a Maltese page, made up of Maltese people, and hence must address the dire situation Malta is in.

  • Should Cannabis be Legalized?

    Should Cannabis be Legalized?

    In countries all around the world, cannabis is being decriminalized, or even made legal. But is this a good idea?

  • Quotes from the Trump-Putin Summit

    Top three quotes from Donald Trump during the Trump-Putin summit: 1. “Putin just said it’s not Russia. I do not see any reason why it should be … I have great confidence in my intelligence people but President Putin was extremely strong and confident in his denial today.”

  • Politics and Entertainment: A Beneficial Relationship?

    It has often been said that politics does not mix with a lot of things as it will inevitably lead to a disaster. Be it religion, football or sports in general. One of the most common variables however which has been combined with politics as of late, has been the entertainment industry, be it movies,…

  • Migration and Separation

    Everyday, in the United States of America, children are being separated from their families when they attempt to cross from a life of misery into the “land of the free”. These children are being kept hostage by the U.S. government while their parents are sent to jail for crossing the border illegally. These families are…

  • The Free, Restricted Media

    The media’s power has greatly increased over the past few decades due to technological advancements. Globalization and accessibility to the internet have both had a hand in amassing the power that the media has nowadays. But with all that power, it is up to the media whether it will inform the public with precise, informative…

  • Rodrigo Duterte: International Threat or Unorthodox Demagogue?

    Philippines’ leader, President Rodrigo Duterte, has frequently been criticized by the western media and has been constantly shown in a bad light. To most people outside of the Philippine Islands, he is thought of as a borderline dictator who has little respect to his own people; mainly after issuing the war on drugs in his…

  • “Peace and Prosperity”… but what about human rights?

    The globally awaited summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un took place last Tuesday. During the summit, both leaders signed a statement, which states that: The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new US-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and…

  • No Holds Barred for Roseanne Barr: The Curious Case of Free Speech

    “With great power comes great responsibility”. This often – remembered quote, which originated from the Spiderman character “Uncle Ben” pretty much, describes how power can be used to bring about good just as much as it can be mustered to bring about harm. We often don’t realise that while rights are there to be exercised…