Conflicts and threats to democracy galore. by Alexander Christiani Life comes at you fast. Whether it’ s the upsurge in armed conflict, the redrawing of the global energy-resources map or rapid progress in artificial intelligence – the world is changing at mind-boggling speed. From the situation in the Middle East to adoption of ... Weiterlesen >
Personal Encounters with a Talented Woman BY ALEXANDER CHRISTIANI When I returned to the "headquarters" of the Foreign Office in 1990 after four fascinating years in South Africa and became Head of the Department for the Middle East and Africa, a young member of staff introduced herself to the department – it was ... Weiterlesen >
Deficiencies in Western Strategy BY ALEXANDER CHRISTIANI Every day and week I am witnessing this tragic conflict, I find it more and more incomprehensible that the West – the United States, NATO and the European Union – is failing to actively and aggressively respond to and counter Putin’s monstrous lie that the West ... Weiterlesen >
BY JOCHEN RESSEL How much do you know about the King of Belgium? You know his name, don't you? Or let's talk about Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein. What are the names of his children? Or about Queen Margrethe II. Do you know which country she is Queen of? There are 12 monarchies ... Weiterlesen >
BY JOCHEN RESSEL She had never spoken out on political issues - that would have been an absolute no-go for her. Not a single speech, not an official statement from Buckingham Palace, not an interview in which she ever informed her citizens about her stance on political, often controversial issues. This is how ... Weiterlesen >
BY JOCHEN RESSEL What should a Monarch be like? What should be the attitude towards political issues? What kind of behaviour is appropriate? For most of us, these questions have not arisen because there hasn’t been a need to do so. In the 70 years of her reign, Queen Elizabeth II shaped the ... Weiterlesen >
They do Things differently there. BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER I shall attempt carefully, and as far as possible in-depth, to shed light on events as I have experienced them over the past five decades, events, I believe, are responsible for the way of behaviour in the U.K. today. I am trying to collate the ... Weiterlesen >
BY JOCHEN RESSEL If you search Google for "Job Description Prince of Wales", the first result will take you to a web page (https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/royal-duties) that gives the following answer: “The main part of The Prince of Wales's role as Heir to The Throne is to support Her Majesty The Queen as the ... Weiterlesen >
Reflecting on culture in the light of events at the beginning of the year BY JOCHEN RESSEL Vienna is often referred to as one of the cultural capitals of the world. Alongside the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Opéra National de Paris, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the Royal Opera ... Weiterlesen >
What made this year special by Jochen Ressel We will shortly be referring to the year 2022 as "last year". And as various newspapers, TV magazines and new media summarise the year, the Austro-British Society has decided to do likewise, especially from the perspective of the UK and in the light of our ... Weiterlesen >
