In my latest Rebel media commentary, I welcome Bulgaria achieving independence in 1878 as a result of the Russo-Turkish War. But I warn that geopolitical vacuums, like the one created as the Ottoman Empire crumbled, are dangerous to international stability even when they have many good results. https://youtu.be/rNFT0TqtGyc
My latest Rebel piece: February 18 is the anniversary of the “bloody Sunday” at the Boer War Battle of Paardeberg in 1900, when the British and Canadians took 1,100 casualties including 280 dead. At the time a huge number, it would rapidly be eclipsed by the “accomplishments” of the 20th century from Loos to the Somme and on, because of the new deadliness of modern smokeless powder firearms artillery that could have tipped us off to what progress would soon bring.
https://youtu.be/U-Wh1hbCpac
In my latest National Post column I say that Britons' choice between the EU and self-government shouldn't be hard.
In my latest Rebel piece I call the guillotine a ghastly illustration of the "illusion of technique" that mathematical science makes anything better including unjust executions. https://youtu.be/53OM9z5LfGk
In my latest National Post column I discuss the difference between displaying emotions and being resolute in the face of danger.
In my latest National Post commentary, I say the West must be firm with North Korea.
In my latest National Post commentary, I argue that the Saudi-Iranian dispute shows once again that ideas matter. Petty preoccupations, personal failings, political and military misjudgements and ethnic resentments may all be part of the mix it’s driven by bitter theological quarrels that divide and inflame the Middle East as they have for millennia.
In my latest National Post column I join the Prince of Wales in his defense of Vacherin d’Abondance.