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  • War Spending vs. Global Poverty: A Financial Dilemma

    Commentary | War, Wealth and the World’s Poor | April 2026 Billions for Bombs, Pennies for People While governments spend without limit on war and space prestige, the world’s most vulnerable are left to count the cost in hunger, illness,… Continue reading

    War Spending vs. Global Poverty: A Financial Dilemma
  • Does the Sun Drive Us to War? Solar Cycles and Human Conflict

    Does the Sun Drive Us to War? Solar Cycles and Human Conflict There is an old idea, dismissed by some and quietly studied by others, that the great drumbeat of human conflict may be keeping time with the sun. The… Continue reading

    Does the Sun Drive Us to War? Solar Cycles and Human Conflict
  • The War Nobody Talks About in Climate Terms

    The conflict in Iran is being reported as a military and geopolitical story. It is also an environmental catastrophe and the world has barely noticed. When Israeli and US forces launched Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, the immediate… Continue reading

    The War Nobody Talks About in Climate Terms
  • Trump’s NATO Comments: What He Actually Said

    There’s been significant controversy over President Trump’s recent remarks about NATO, with UK politicians expressing outrage. But it’s worth looking at what he actually said and the broader context. The Key Point Everyone’s Missing: Trump never mentioned the UK or… Continue reading

    Trump’s NATO Comments: What He Actually Said
  • Rethinking the “China Threat” Narrative: Defensive Posture or Western Anxiety?

    The dominant narrative in Western media portrays China as an emerging threat to the international order. But what if this framing tells us more about Western insecurities than Chinese intentions? A closer examination suggests that China’s behavior may be primarily… Continue reading

    Rethinking the “China Threat” Narrative: Defensive Posture or Western Anxiety?
  • Looking Forward: A Call for Reflection as We Enter 2026

    Looking Forward: A Call for Reflection as We Enter 2026 As we stand at the threshold of a new year, many of us engage in the familiar ritual of looking back reflecting on what the previous twelve months brought to… Continue reading

    Looking Forward: A Call for Reflection as We Enter 2026
  • Shaky Radio The Story

    I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in June 2016 although I can trace symptoms back years before that. Being diagnosed was like being reborn. I had a determination to build around me a support network. I immediate started physio with a… Continue reading

  • You are not Dead yet

    To be diagnosed with Parkinson’s means a new opportunity to re- evaluate life, it’s directions and purpose. Not a chance to turn into a mute, dumb zombie that doesn’t interact with others with Parkinson’s and wallows in self pity. To… Continue reading

  • A look back on a year living with PD

    It’s a long time since I posted on my blog.  In fact it is a year!  A lot has happened in that year, I’ve moved started a new life with a new partner in a new area. I have had… Continue reading

  • Joy without John Lewis

    It’s that time of year again. John Lewis, Marks and Spencer’s etc domineering advert air time with their yearly Christmas offerings. Black Friday offering those bargains not to be repeated throughout the year. ( How do they do that). To… Continue reading