The US has given Ukraine permission to use the American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) into Russia. This is something Ukraine has been asking for for a long time. The reason why the US now allows this use must be seen in relation to two things. One is the fact that Russia is…
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for black rights in the USA by peaceful means. Non-violence was central to his struggle. He was eventually shot. The man who fought a cause by non-violent means was killed by violence. It was his ability to convey his thoughts through words and speeches that was so special. His…
Then what I thought happened. The world gets to experience Trump’s second term as president after an overwhelming victory. The US election for Congress, Senate and President is really a judgment on Joe Biden. I really think Joe Biden did a good job as president in a very difficult time. But a couple of…
It’s time for the world’s most important election. Of course, it’s the US presidential election. Who will be the next US president, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Seen from Western Europe, this is an election about democracy, an election about Western values and an election to avoid an erratic president. Like so many elections…
Tell me who you’re with and I’ll tell you who you are. This is a Norwegian proverb. In this case, it’s Russia and North Korea. Some time ago, dictator Putin visited his close ally in North Korea. As a result, the dictatorship in North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers to his friend Putin to fight…
Almost 3 years of war is taking its toll on Ukraine’s resources. This is especially true for men of fighting age. Many Ukrainian men between the ages of 25 and 60 do not report for registration. Several thousand Ukrainian men have also managed to leave Ukraine despite being of fighting age. The problem for…