Is the Islamic State invincible?
Frank Psaila
The war on Iraq was a misconceived strategy that is in part to blame for the spread of Islamic militancy
The EU’s self-defeating austerity
Evarist Bartolo
There are real grievances which demagogues have been able to cunningly exploit
Are fish stupid at climbing trees?
Evarist Bartolo

Even 80 years ago Einstein was speaking on how the concept of one-size-fits-all does not make sense for all children

Even 80 years ago Einstein was speaking on how the concept...

Abela’s failure defines Muscat’s politics
Frank Psaila

Joseph Muscat kicked Toni Abela ‘upstairs’ so as to rid himself of...

Joseph Muscat kicked Toni Abela ‘upstairs’ so...

Pardons do not solve crimes

It is abundantly clear that the ‘truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth’ has not yet emerged in the oil procurement case

It is abundantly clear that the ‘truth, the whole...

Welcome to the Super Mudbowl…
Raphael Vassallo

They promised us the fragrance of ‘Coco-Chanel Eau-de-Toilet’. It seems they left out the ‘Chanel’, ‘Eau’ and...

They promised us the fragrance of ‘Coco-Chanel...

Whistleblowing in the wind
Michael Falzon

The real whistleblowing goes on not through the application of the law but through leaks to the press and to a particular blogger. Most – but not all...

The real whistleblowing goes on not through the application...

Gauging the public’s mood
Josanne Cassar

Those who ‘gave Labour a chance’ in 2013 no longer trust Muscat, but don’t trust Busuttil either. For the unattached voter, they would much...

Those who ‘gave Labour a chance’ in 2013 no...

Letters: 20 March 2016
The stuff that makes men
Saviour Balzan

At times there is no guarantee that justice, or what is right, prevails in the end

At times there is no guarantee that justice, or what is...

[WATCH] Why George Farrugia’s presidential pardon must be revoked
Saviour Balzan

After Ray Ferris’s acquittal on bribery charges was confirmed by an...

After Ray Ferris’s acquittal on bribery charges was...

[WATCH] Unverified rumours erode accountability of newspapers
Saviour Balzan

Social media erodes the accountability of news organizations if their work...

Social media erodes the accountability of news...

A battle worth fighting

One cannot represent both liberals and conservatives, or appeal to both environmentalists and the construction industry. Yet both parties attempt to do...

One cannot represent both liberals and conservatives, or...

Party like there’s no tomorrow
Raphael Vassallo

By my wristwatch, the current time is exactly two minutes to party o’clock

By my wristwatch, the current time is exactly two minutes...

In spoliation, the perpetrator must be identified
Malcolm Mifsud

The plaintiff in his application explained that a block of apartments owned by...

The plaintiff in his application explained that a block of...

Brexit and the environment
Leo Brincat

Malta’s future in the EU is a given but we would be burying our heads in the sand if we did not follow the ongoing debate in the UK

Malta’s future in the EU is a given but we would be...

No smoke without fire
Carmel Vassallo

200 men of one, minority, religion ‘praying’ in front of the place of worship of the majority religion in a country does not augur well for good...

200 men of one, minority, religion ‘praying’ in...

Protection to cohabiting couples
Silvan Agius

As things stand today, Maltese couples who choose to cohabit, rather than marry or enter into a civil union, are not recognised by law

As things stand today, Maltese couples who choose to...

Cartoon: 16 March 2016

Another third party? Watch out - the duopoly dragon will have none of it...

Another third party? Watch out - the duopoly dragon will...

The new normal is unacceptable
James Debono

Schembri and Mizzi have sabotaged Labour's agenda: by not sacking them, Muscat is making sure that good governance remains the main issue confronting the...

Schembri and Mizzi have sabotaged Labour's agenda: by...