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The Puzzle of Orban and the War in Ukraine

BUDAPEST: Hungary is a maze of contradictions. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February the populist Orban government agreed to the first round of EU/US sanctions punishing Moscow for aggression. But Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposes cutting oil and gas imports from Russia saying that would cause severe domestic hardship. Arguing that ending the war must be the priority, Orban refuses to allow armaments destined for … Continue reading The Puzzle of Orban and the War in Ukraine

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President Biden’s Trip to Europe…and a Misstep in Warsaw

Hong Kong Today | Radio Three | March 28, 2022 Host Samantha Butler asks Barry about President Biden’s meeting with Nato and EU leaders in Brussels and his subsequent stop in Poland where he met Ukrainian refugees and US soldiers and then the Polish president before giving what turned out to be controversial remarks about Russian president Vladimir Putin. Listen Continue reading President Biden’s Trip to Europe…and a Misstep in Warsaw

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Inspired by Shackleton and Endurance

The discovery in early March of the polar exploration ship HMS Endurance 106 years after it sank in icy waters near Antarctica brings to life a story of courage, fortitude and—indeed—endurance. Born in Ireland, groomed for a career in the Royal Navy, Ernest Shackleton in the early years of the 20thcentury was part of two Antarctic expeditions that fell short of reaching the South Pole.  At … Continue reading Inspired by Shackleton and Endurance

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