Bird's Eye View

Author: Gianluca Vella

  • The Rule of Law, What is it?

    Many speak of it, but few know exactly what it is. By definition, it is a formal restraint on government. It judges government and sets the lines within which said governments must keep. The laws it entails do not change day to day and cannot be altered by ordinary acts of government.

  • Russia and the United Kingdom: A New Cold War?

    “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. The words spoken by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt feel so eerily apt for any Cold War scenario. There is indeed nothing worse than living in a state of constant fear, other than living a life where you can’t help but be afraid of things…

  • Freedoms in Democratic Countries vs. Lack of Freedoms in Dictatorial Countries

    To understand what Democracy is, first we need to understand from where the word Democracy originated. The word democracy originated from the words Demos and Kratos. Demos meaning people and Kratos meaning rule and power, in this case of the people.

  • Id-Demokrazija tagħna, hemm tama għaliha?

    Id-Demokrazija tagħna, hemm tama għaliha?

    Demokrazija. Kelma li ilna nisimgħu biha minn meta konna għadna żgħar, iżda li ftit minnha jafu tassew x’inhi, kif tinżamm, u x’tiswa’. Id-definizzjoni eżatta ta’ Demokrazija hija sistema governamentali fejn il-poplu kollu jmexxi permezz ta’ rappreżentanti eletti.

  • Are exam grades a mirror of a person’s capability?

    Are exam grades a mirror of a person’s capability?

    The educational system being used is that of testing a student by making them take a written exam. Here, one is judged solely on how well that person was able to memorise what was taught during lessons. This method has been around since the beginning of education as we know it, and has never changed,…

  • The State of the Union: Making a case for the EU

    It goes without saying that the past few years have been a turbulent and ground-breaking period for the European Union, be it unexpected election results or political and economic turmoil all over Europe.

  • The Death Penalty, legally justifying a breach in morality

    The Death Penalty, legally justifying a breach in morality

    Capital Punishment is usually understood as a government-sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death for a crime they committed, usually being rather heinous crimes like murder, rape, terrorism, large-scale drug trafficking, espionage, treason and any other crime that the court in charge deems that the accused should be put to death for it.…

  • Abortion, solution or setback?

    Due to lots of talk about abortion as of late, it was decided to openly voice our opinion about this. Given, this topic is one of extreme controversy, especially as of the last decade, which is understandable. What is not understandable, however, is the fact that people are getting away with the murder of a…

  • Italy Election Result Analysis in Brief

    Last Sunday saw the Italian people voted for what is to be the 70th government in 75 years, quite impressive. The main theme of this election was Immigration and the Economy, as economic stagnation and high rates of unemployment did nothing to help the people’s attitude to irregular migrants. Here are some of the main…

  • Vote 16: A Step in the Wrong Direction

    Not often that I do this, but just having finished my SOK exam has magically filled me up with the need to fulfil my freedom of expression, as well as exercise my right to freedom of expression. Last night, in a surprising show of unity, voted unanimously for the constitution to be amended to allow…