From Brazil and Argentina to England, Australia and Cabo Verde, discover how the FIFA World Cup has become the world’s greatest celebration of national identity, patriotism, and unity – and why that matters more than ever today.
Tag: Life
What Is Happening to the UK? Colonialism, Immigration, and the Crisis of National Identity
The British Empire once dominated globally but now faces challenges of identity amid globalization and mass immigration. Many Britons fear cultural transformation through multiculturalism and shifting demographics, leading to political instability and a crisis of national pride. The core question remains: What does it mean to be British today?
The Islamic Republic of Iran: Repression, Protest and the Fight for Freedom
In January 2026, Iranians pleaded for global support against their oppressive government amid violent protests. Despite historical struggles for freedom since the 1979 revolution, many Western activists remain silent due to complex narratives surrounding Iran. The situation highlights a significant disconnect between international attention and the profound internal conflicts faced by ordinary citizens.
Looking For Meaning: Between Truth and Narrative in a Polarized World
We live in a very complicated world. What used to be simple and easy to understand had now become confusing, to the point where Moral Clarity – the ability to clearly distinguish between right and wrong, between good and evil – is vague, ambiguous, compromised and confusing to many people.
What is the Muslim Brotherhood and How Do They Plan to Take Over the West?
The Muslim Brotherhood is one of the most influential Islamist movements in modern history. But behind the rhetoric of piety and charity, it quickly evolved into a powerful political force with a clear mission: the establishment of societies governed under Islamic (Sharia) law and ultimately, the creation of a global Islamic order.
Who Are The Israelis and What Do They Really Want?
Israelis are unique – loud, passionate, fiercely loyal people forged through history, war, and survival. They live in one of the toughest neighborhoods on Earth, surrounded by enemies who wish to destroy them, yet they thrive, innovate, and keep pushing forward with optimism and hope for peace.
Goodbye and No Thank You
It’s always better to have no expectations to avoid disappointment. This is possibly the biggest mistake we have made this year. Thinking that once 2020 will be behind us, Covid will be over and life will get back to some sort of normality. But 2021 proved us awfully wrong, and what we got was more of the same, if not much worse.
Getting out of Lockdown
After nearly four months, Sydney emerges out of lockdown. Down under in Australia, we had been vaccine hesitant, relying on closed borders and a zero-Covid policy. Trailing six months behind the rest of the world, we had paid the price of poor policies and lack of national leadership. Four months ago we finally realised that we cannot keep ignoring the reality of the delta variant, and we simply have to learn how to live with the virus and move on, just like the rest of the world.
Backyard Discoveries during Lockdown
While in lockdown, we are at least allowed to go out and exercise within 10 km from home. This gives us an opportunity to explore our own backyard. It’s not much, but we appreciate it more than we would have in normal circumstances.
Life in Lockdown Again
Who would have thought we would be exactly in the same situation fifteen months into the pandemic, but here we are again. Sydney is now in full lockdown for the third time. We have been very lucky so far in Australia, but it is now becoming more and more apparent that the government had failed us.
Regrets
“Mum, will you forgive me?”, asked the boy. “You haven’t done anything wrong”, mum replied. “Well, I haven’t been the best child. We used to fight all the time when I was growing up. I must have been the worst teenage boy any parent could have asked for”, he looked back in regret. “No you were not, you were an absolutely beautiful boy. I’ve always appreciated how determined and independent you were, and I’m very proud of what you have become”, mum assured him.
Racism-19 (Part 2)
The following morning Will and James were driving the car in silence, not mentioning last night’s events. As Will pulled over to drop his mate off at the hospital, he whispered “Do you think he’s alright that guy? We kind of left him out there in the dark injured, you know”. He looked away as James leaned back against the window. “Are you kidding me? He got what he deserved. Toughen up dude, what’s wrong with you?”.
Racism-19 (Part 1)
“What did you say?” he called out in anger. “I said G’day”, the guy responded in a very calm voice. James looked at Will with his eyes wide open in complete disbelief. “Did you hear that? He said ‘G’day’. The fuck’n immigrant is using Aussie slang”. “Right, where did you learn to speak like that, ha? Do you know any other words in English? You bat-eater”. James was already on his front foot. “Hey, why don’t you go back to your country, Corona-man”.
Australian Government in Queos
One unique thing about Australians is that we don’t like talking about politics. The conversations at meetups and barbeques mostly evolve around real estate and sports. But it’s not a hot topic to speak about our politicians, their policies or anything evolving in our capital Canberra. But that has to change.
We are ONE and FREE
In January 2021, Australian Prime Minister announced a change to the national anthem, following growing criticism and a push for change. We, Australians, will no longer sing “For we are young and free”, indicating a young and free nation, just under 250 years old, completely ignoring the people of the First Nation, the Aboriginal people, who have lived here on this land for over 60,000 years.