My mom and I visited my brother in Namibia over the holidays. We’ve seen beautiful landscapes and felt very much welcomed by the people. However, the country has caught my attention before, it being a former colony of the Empire of Germany.  From 1884-1915 today's Namibia was under German rule and referred to as  “German South West Africa” . Germany’s colonial history is not part of the German Education Curriculum nor the genocide  of the Herero and Nama from 1904-1908 . For

This week’s weather has felt rather unpredictable, with two-thirds of Europe engulfed in snow, Australians sizzling in the heat, Southern Asia swimming in floods, and tornadoes hitting Southern Africa. It seems the planet is incapable of deciding on a single season.  As I write this, inside the warm atmosphere of the Fixed Gear Café, Maastricht has evolved into a winter wonderland due to a powerful Arctic outbreak . While I’m no expert, it’s clear to see that this has had som

This week, we welcomed the year 2026. The New Year is mostly associated with resolutions and a fresh start; however, reality often disappoints. Some things remain the same, or make a turn for the worse. This year has begun with political events that will leave their mark in history books and may determine the course of global politics for the upcoming months.  Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Regarding Palestine On Monday, the 29th of December 2025, US President Donald Trump met with

Christmas, the time of joy, happiness, presents, and most importantly, the period to spend time with your family and loved ones. With the year nearing an end, some good news and, unfortunately, bad news continue to circulate. Here is some news from this week. US launches strikes ISIS Terrorist in Northwest Nigeria  Christian persecution has been an ongoing discussion across several social media platforms. People have expressed their sadness and sympathy regarding the situatio

Are you tired of hearing about all the bad things that have been happening lately? With the ongoing war in Ukraine, the continued conflict between Israel and Palestine, and Climate Change becoming an increasing threat, it is easy to develop a pessimistic outlook on the world. Thus, we have collected some positive news of the past week.  More than a quarter of new cars sold in 2025 are electric  A recent analysis by the energy think tank Ember  showed that in 2025, more than a

Tugs of Crisis, from Caracas to Beirut  Dear readers, welcome to your weekly rendez-vous with the Maastricht Diplomat.  US-Venezuela Standoff  Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are becoming increasingly apparent in terms of security. US President Donald Trump has suggested that he would be prepared to authorize ground operations against drug traffickers in Venezuela . This statement comes after multiple visits to US allies in the Caribbean  to secure strong coo

Shadows of the Past, Fights of the Future Dear reader, welcome to your weekly Sunday night blues remedy! Tonight, we are travelling across the continents, amidst the phantoms of the past and the troubles of global diplomacy.  13 Novembre : La France se souvient* *France remembers  As a French writer, it would have been hard for me to dismiss the subject of the commemoration of the terrorist attacks  of November 13, 2015, which changed French society forever. On this night, th

Dear Reader, welcome back to your Sunday Summary! This week, we focus on the United States and the major left-wing wins. Ballots were sent in Virginia, New Jersey, California, Texas, and New York City. California and Texas voted on amendments, whilst the East Coast side elected new federal offices. Proposition 50,  approved by California voters, allows the state legislature to redraw California’s U.S. House districts until after the 2030 Census. This amendment is predicted t

Dear Reader - you have guessed correctly, Sunday Summaries are back in fashion at the Maastricht Diplomat! So, if you would like a recap of the week’s essentials, you are in the right place. This week in particular has been eventful on the international stage with devastating news emerging from Gaza, the Caribbean, and Rio. Additionally, the general elections in the Netherlands have taken place. Read on to learn more about what took place this past week. Violence in Gaza The

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