Bird's Eye View

Author: Gianluca Vella

The Cruelty of Peace

As migration continues to be such a pressing topic, the struggles migrants face in crossing troubled waters prove to be just as cumbersome as the struggles which make them flee in the first place.

June 28, 2020
Falsum Ingenitae Erga Patriam Caritatis

Malta, the island of majestic beauty, slowly buried in the rubble of her own people by the greed of the few.

June 28, 2020
Ukraine – 5 Step Plan Towards Recovery

6 years after the annexation of Crimea, and the constant threat of Russia right around the corner, what is Ukraine doing to counteract its ‘former’ oppressor?

June 28, 2020
Universal Basic Income: An idea whose time has come?

Universal Basic Income is a controversial idea, but it’s also an increasingly popular one. In a moment of complex crises, few would doubt that we need to dream big, follow new paths. Amidst automation and increasing work precarity, is this the moment for UBI?

June 28, 2020
Real Leadership is forged in Crisis

This pandemic is no excuse to not hold Robert Abela’s feet, and those of other politicians, to the fire of public scrutiny, and it should not be, as it is certainly not abnormal in this case, or in any other.

April 26, 2020
From Norman to Normal – How a Week changed the Nation

Erica Chenoweth stated that it only takes 3.5% of the population to ensure a nationwide political shift- What was Lowell’s last vote share? 3.5%

April 20, 2020
Save humanity at sea, and on land – Statement on the oncoming migrant crisis

Let’s start with what is simple. There are humans stranded in the middle of the sea, dying or dead. Those humans must be taken out of the sea, and their health seen-to. Whatever happens, one simply cannot, without abandoning all sense of moral direction, knowingly and willingly allow or facilitate the death of the people…

April 14, 2020
Will Online Shopping Become Standard Shopping?

With societies becoming more reliant and connected by the internet, is the world’s largest network the most sustainable route toward profits?

April 11, 2020
Earth tested positive for COVID-19

Economies grinding to an abrupt halt1. The masses purchasing a maddening amount of toilet paper and non-perishable foods. The bewildering number of people sharing fake news on social media. Anxiety, panic and fear crawling around your mind like a swarm of ants, gnawing at your mental state for your undivided attention.

April 10, 2020
Pride and Joy

Amongst its many impacts, this pandemic has undoubtedly made many reflect on what to appreciate in life, and not to take things for granted, things such as aspects of our everyday routine, our family, friends, loved ones, and the other people who we may come across, but never really take any notice of.

April 10, 2020