Vlad's politics
Vlad's politics

Vlad's politics

My blog about politics, society and the world in general. For more info, write to me via [email protected]


Brexit politics are bad politics

25 Jun 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

A recent article by Professor Chris Grey highlights the problems with Brexit and why Brexit supporters have been wrong.  As the seventh anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, there is a growing number of assessments and commentaries on the...

Meanwhile in Congo

25 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

On Monday, the UN Security Council will hold a briefing and closed consultations on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the work of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). The briefing will be given...

Is de-dollarization by BRICS even possible?

25 Jun 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

In August 2023, the leaders of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will gather to discuss the possibility of creating a joint BRICS currency. This proposal comes when countries worldwide are looking for alternatives to...

Cannabis vx anxietey - one more case for legalization of cannabis usage

25 Jun 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

A recent study conducted in the UK has found that patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experience sustained improvements in their symptoms when using cannabis products. The study, published in Psychopharmacology, examined the safety and e...

The far-right horror "vision" for Spain

23 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The far-right party, VOX in Spain, has set forth a series of controversial political goals as part of its program called the "Agenda Spain." With a projection of 14.7% of votes in the upcoming national elections, VOX aims to enter the Spanish governm...

Far-right liberals in Europe?

23 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Czech party ANO 2011, led by Andrej Babiš, is moving further right and conflicting with its association with the liberal Renew Europe group in the European Parliament and the ALDE party. This shift could have an impact on EU policymaking. ANO's u...

Meanwhile in Thailand

22 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The prospect of becoming the Prime Minister of Thailand comes with significant challenges. The candidate must navigate the demands of the politically powerful military, satisfy junta-appointed senators, and maintain a delicate balance between relatio...

UNSC on Somalia

22 Jun 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Security Council will hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss the situation in Somalia. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud will attend, and the meeting will be chaired by Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister of State in the Mi...

Fukuyama about liberalism, globalization and democracy

21 Jun 2023 2 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

In a recent interview, Francis Fukuyama discussed the state of the world after two and a half years of the Covid-19 pandemic. He noted that the pandemic had had less impact than expected, with the war in Ukraine having longer-lasting effects and more...

One of my favorite songs - "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)"

21 Jun 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

"Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)" is a song by the Offspring, released in 1998 as the lead single from their album Americana. The track achieved moderate success on the Billboard charts, peaking at number 53 on the Hot 100 and reaching the top positions...