Australia Day, traditionally marked by barbeques and beach outings, took an unexpected turn this year with displays of political extremism from both ends of the spectrum. Thousands advocating for the abolition of Australia Day, recently rebranded as “Invasion Day” by some, gathered for protests in major cities. Simultaneously, black-clad neo-Nazis attempted to confront the protestors in... 

Parents, teachers and children gather during a protest against a new Chinese national education course in Hong Kong September 1,2012. Just days before the start of the school year, tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents took to the streets to protest what they believe is an attempt by authorities to ‘brainwash’ students. ­More than 40,000 people assembled outside government headquarters... 

After announcing possible amendments banning Russian officials from owning real estate and other property abroad, the State Duma is planning a ban on public servants marrying foreigners. The author of the bill, United Russia MP Evgeny Fyodorov has told the press that the document includes this restriction. “Wives and underage children of civil servants must also declare their property and cannot... 

For once, I find myself on the same side as David Cameron, the David who stands alone against the fiendish Goliath of the European Union, that all-engulfing rampaging monster which gobbles up national identities, disregarding its citizens as it makes sweeping decisions over their heads, sending the lemmings scurrying over the cliff-edge… I could not have disagreed more with David Cameron over... 

On September 24, Austria celebrated the Day of St. Rupert. Residents of Salzburg on this occasion don traditional costumes, as if implying that there is such a country on the world map. Meanwhile, the process of gaining its own identity was (and remains) extremely difficult for Austria. The reason is the great past of the multinational Austrian Empire and a failed union with the brothers in the language... 

Many Israelis worry that African immigrants threaten the country’s national identity. Human rights groups say this fear prevents the government from treating the new arrivals fairly. Should Israel be criticized for isolating these immigrants? Definitely not! Now, weather people like it or not, Israel is their (Jewish people) land, their country so they can do whatever they want in their own...