Weapons market

Also this year the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has published data on trafficking of arms and military equipment in the world and as always these data reflect and show how the traffic of weapons, even illegal, is thriving. According to SIPRI, even if the production of armaments in most industrialized countries declined slightly on … More Weapons market

The Japanese Prime Minister’s historic visit to Pearl Harbor

This morning the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid a visit to the Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii locations that was bombed on 6 December 1941 by the Japanese resulting in the entry of the United States into World War II. Abe said he was very sorry for all the victims of the attack and … More The Japanese Prime Minister’s historic visit to Pearl Harbor

Palmyra back in the hands of the Islamic State

The Syrian city of Palmyra, rich in masterpieces of ancient artwork designed by thousands of archaeologists Worldwide, was retaken by the self-styled Islamic State and all its treasures are again in danger because the jihadist madness has no respect for art, history, culture… Only a few months ago all we rejoiced as we watched the … More Palmyra back in the hands of the Islamic State