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From Russia with Love: Controversy Around the Russian Aid Campaign to Italy

... in honor of one of the most successful films in the 007 sagas. Along with the mission and medical material, however, came a military contingent led by General Sergey Kikot, head of 104 health workers and other assistance personnel. Christian Wollny: Coronavirus Reveals Cracks in European Unity Although welcomed with great appreciation, the reception of the Russian aid operation has raised several doubts concerning the authenticity of its objectives. In this regard, it is necessary to stress that ...

02.06.2020

After Coronavirus: “Nuda Vita” and the “Extraordinary Power” of the Modern State

... else that relations between states are now built upon this “state of emergency” and upon “extraordinary power.” That being said, it is extremely rare that a “state of emergency” appears inside a country: relations between the state and society have typically been built on the basis of established legislation and the basic law. However, with the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in early 2020, the very notion of a “state of emergency” has become a “viral” phenomenon as well, and it is Western liberal democracies that are primarily responsible for spreading it. The concept of “norms” and “normality” ...

22.04.2020

For Our Unfreedom and Yours!

... of limousines roaring past you with their special sirens blaring out any their blatant disregard for the traffic rules. The coronavirus does not discriminate, so any restrictions on personal freedom should apply equally to everyone. Fourth, people in ... ... sizes and the prospect of heavy fines for ignoring these restrictions are not the only, or even the main way of ensuring that society abides by the rules. Restrictions on personal freedom in one area should be met with increased freedom in another. You ...

13.04.2020

Coronavirus as a Problem of Fathers and Sons

... people everywhere in the world have their own fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, whose fate is not inconsequential to them – that happens in France, in China, and in Russia. There is no serious conflict between fathers and sons over coronavirus, but there is a generational problem. Of course, in an ideal society, all generations would live in harmony with each other and the problem of choosing priorities in such a society do not arise. But in real life, you have to deal with such a problem every day. Where to invest budget funds: in a new hospital or ...

28.03.2020

Coronavirus: A New Bug or Feature of World Politics?

Preliminary results of the coronavirus test on society show the lack of instinct that is inherent in anybiological species to protect its population The coronavirus pandemic has already become the main event of the leap year, relegating other dramatic news of recent months to the background. It ...

18.03.2020

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