by Alexander Christiani | referring to Matt Goodwin's recent commentary I refer to Matt Goodwin's recent commentary "Winter is coming" (annexed hereto). As it is common knowledge that "extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures", I think, it would now be well fitting for the King to go on national television and address ... Weiterlesen >
The controversial FIFA World Cup 2022 by Jochen Ressel 2021, I already thought that in November 2022 it will be time for another ABS Blog article with content related to the same issue – at the time when the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is due to commence. But why? What is so special ... Weiterlesen >
Impact evidence of a major decision based on the Financial Times documentary of the same name summarised by Jochen Ressel “The decision of the UK to leave the European Union is an act of self-harm” says Chris Giles, FT’s Economic Director, very clearly at the beginning of the Financial Times documentary on which ... Weiterlesen >
Helpful for any negotiation BY ALEXANDER CHRISTIANI If you ask someone what is” diplomacy?” you get very different answers. But it’s rather simple: diplomacy in a nutshell is “successful and winsome leadership in dealing with people” – no more no less – whether you are engaged in international negotiation or personal confrontation. There ... Weiterlesen >
The underestimated value for stability BY JOCHEN RESSEL Democracy refers to a system in which the people participate in the exercise of power in the state through free elections. This is how the Oxford Dictionary defines it. The word itself is derived from the Greek words "demos" (= "people") and "kratos" (= "rule"). ... Weiterlesen >
Russian paranoia that the West wishes to destroy, or at least weaken it, had a striking paragon at the beginning of the eighties of the 20th century. BY ALEXANDER CHRISTIANI Margaret Thatcher was British Prime Minister and Ronald Reagan 40th President of the United States. Both, as labelled by their adversaries, “cold warriors”. ... Weiterlesen >
A new Monarch on the throne by Jochen Ressel With great sadness, we all have received the news of Her Majesty's Queen Elisabeth II passing away in the early evening of September 8th, 2022. A more than 70 years long reign came to an unexpected prompt end. And the very second she closed ... Weiterlesen >
Obituary By Colin A. Munro Elizabeth’s broadcast in 1947 at the end of a royal tour of South Africa, on the occasion of her 21st birthday – the age of majority in those days: “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it shall be long or short, shall be devoted ... Weiterlesen >
Where the differences lie by Jochen Ressel | with highly appreciated inputs from Melanie Sully, Wolfgang Geissler and Ian Murdoch Spring has finally arrived, the snow has disappeared, and the warm and sunny period has started, making many of us think about plans for the summer season. Reason enough for us to look ... Weiterlesen >
Ambassadorial Experiences | Part 7 It was a hot, sunny day on February 10,1990 when Nelson Mandela, after having spent 27 years in prison, was due to be finally released in Cape Town. High und unexpected drama accompanied his release. Exactly at 3 p.m. in the afternoon, the world waited for his appearance outside Cape Town. Many national and ... Weiterlesen >
