M TownsendA note on human rights and last weekThe recognition of human rights distinguishes us from antique and feudal societies. They are enshrined in the UN Charter. Together with…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
M TownsendHistory repaintedThere were no Russian flags in Berlin on 9th May 2023. Prior to the 78th anniversary of the liberation from the Nazis, the Berlin police…May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
M Townsend2022. Ukraine, Europe, world powers and gasWhat a year this has been for Ukraine and Europe. War, spiralling cost of living. Let’s start with the situation at the beginning of 2022:Dec 26, 2022Dec 26, 2022
M TownsendA fine tomorrowIt doesn’t need genius to realize that the war in Ukraine is bad for any future generation. At the time of writing, it has killed 437…Nov 20, 2022Nov 20, 2022
M TownsendDemocratize it!Spend a cocktail evening with venture capitalists and you will hear about the wildest plans to disrupt X and to democratize Y. I won’t…Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022
M TownsendUpdate on the UK’s response to Ukrainian refugeesThree weeks ago I wrote about the UK government’s response to the refugees from Ukraine. Where do we stand now?Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022