Bird's Eye View

Author: Jacob Callus

  • Where Do We Go From Here?

    Where Do We Go From Here?

    The Labour Party has gone through major changes in its leadership and its perception. However, what hasn’t changed is the memory people have of all the scandals throughout its time in government, and what happened when they were exposed. We now ask: “What happens next?”

  • Għal waqfa li jmiss

    Għal waqfa li jmiss

    Il-ħsieb tal-partiti għandu jinbidel f’wieħed ta’ pjan għal futur ta’ pajjiżna.

  • Assuming one’s motivation 

    Much is often said about judging people by their actions and character, as opposed to any other trait. In this sense, one can come to the conclusion that words and immutable human traits do not fall under the same category, as some cannot be controlled and some are not so much a testament to a…

  • Unto the next interlude

    Unto the next interlude

    Tippreferi bil-Malti? Aqra l-istess artiklu hawn: Għal waqfa li jmiss In the space of just 8 years, Malta has had a total of 2 prime ministers, 2 general elections and 4 opposition leaders. For a relatively brief period, that sounds like a lot of political change to take in. Much like a theatrical production, the Maltese…

  • Taken for granted? Taken for a ride? Or both?

    Taken for granted? Taken for a ride? Or both?

    We’ve been hearing quite a lot with regard to the sectors who have been the most negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, be it the deadly virus itself or the measures which have been put in the place to mitigate its spread. Be it the retail industry, catering establishments, or the performing arts, these sectors…

  • Playing to Win

    Playing to Win

    As the US heads into yet another presidential election, what lies in store could determine the future of generations, and what’s at stake could set history’s course for a lifetime.

  • A Radical Resurgence: a new Cold War emerging between the United States and China?

    We’re used to hearing about the Cold War as something of pivotal importance, whether it’s in the history books, or a storyline for a 1980’s James Bond film. Much like the way with how historians like to analyse the French Revolution, the Cold War is an event with a determined beginning, and a definite end,…