Flash and Facts

11 September 2020

Europe, land of the Bloodiest Conflicts has become the World's most Peaceful Region

For centuries, Europe was devastated by bloody conflicts. World War II is considered as the deadliest military conflict in history: an estimated total of 80 Million people perished which ...

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18 August 2020

In time of Crisis we need a Clear Message

Covid-19 or any other pandemic virus will not go away on its own. The message of governments to their citizens must be very clear, unequivocal and strong. The criticism voiced by certain political ...

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18 August 2020

Uncertain Prospects in a World under Pressure

Let's try to figure out what the current concerns of many people around the planet could be. A difficult task at first glance. Not really! In fact, the current concerns of the international ...

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31 July 2020

In a period of Crisis the question of Food self-sufficiency is a Burning Issue

Until recently the existence of a powerful and globalized food industry seemed to be obvious. Only a minority were totally against globalization. That said, the current crisis has revealed the ...

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31 July 2020

Preserving the Good Health of our Oceans must become an absolute Priority

Covering 70% of the Earth's surface the ocean produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs about 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere (Re.NOAA). It must be immediately ...

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14 July 2020

Social distancing or Physical distancing ?

In a period of serious health crisis this question can appear as derisory. However, one must be careful with the expression we use. The current pandemic is undoubtedly a major challenge for ...

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14 July 2020

The Sustainable Recovery Plan: Is it just another Plan ?

And one more question: is it really an ambitious and realistic plan or is it just a smokescreen ? The International Energy Agency (IEA) in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...

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26 June 2020

A few Comments on Age Discrimination

It is an indisputable fact. The current health crisis has generated a feeling of discrimination among the elderly. Many people use the term "seniors": It is an attractive but often ...

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26 June 2020

Influenza and Covid-19: is it a Similar Battle?

At first glance, there are indeed some obvious similarities. They both spread by contact and they both target the respiratory system. And of course both diseases can kill. However Covid-19 is far ...

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12 June 2020

The Controversy over the action of the World Health Organization

The WHO describes its mission as the global guardian of health. The Organization is currently facing a serious health threat. The WHO -194 States- is a special agency of the UN which was founded in ...

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