Category Archives: Top Stories

A new low by ISIS as it postures itself against modern society

Posted on May 23, 2017 by nigel

Islamic Terrorism has plumbed new depths as children and families were targeted by a suicide bomber at the Manchester Arena last night. The targeting of such victims highlights that ISIS  and its followers are devoid of a political stance. If … Continue reading →

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Donetsk Despatch

Posted on July 14, 2014 by nigel

Fate of Donetsk,city of one million, rests in hands of a 26 year-old commander recruited by social media. All out war and humanitarian disaster looms dangerously close with increasing hardships for residents. By Nigel Pivaro.1st published in Die Zeit 10/7/14 … Continue reading →

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Ukraine nation state in the making or wishful thinking?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by nigel

Ukraine a nation or wishful thinking? What forges a successful nation state? I am left puzzling over this question following my first few  days in Kiev capital of an increasingly fragile looking country and draw several conclusions. I arrived just … Continue reading →

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