Rik SmitsWhy the West must restore the territorial integrity of UkraineHow far must the Western World and NATO go in helping Ukraine to restore its territorial integrity after the Russian onslaught? How far…Jun 13, 2022Jun 13, 2022
Rik SmitsSeparatist leader Oleg Tsarev: “Ukraine should not exist as a state”“We are here to stay” businessman, pro-Russian separatist leader and former Ukrainian MP Oleg Tsarev said on 23 March 2022 when interviewed…Mar 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022
Rik SmitsRising percentages of fully vaccinated Covid-19 patients in hospitals are actually pretty good newsLately, Covid-sceptics have begun gloating about the rising percentages of fully vaccinated people in the hospital wards. On closer…Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
Rik SmitsThe Pros and Cons of Ethnic ProfilingEthnic profiling is often said to be both ineffective and inherently discriminatory. On closer scrutiny, however, this turns out not to be…Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020
Rik SmitsAnimal languages don’t existOf late, the idea that animals have language and, in its wake, consciousness and self-awareness has gained considerable popularity among…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020