Author Archives: Academia Nomad

Over the weekend, a gun allegedly belonging to a PNG politician was “accidentally” discharged in Port Moresby, killing an by-stander. The gun related death was confirmed by Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Wagambie. This follows a viral video of Finchfen MP and Minister Rainbow Paita firing a semi-automatic weapon towards the end of last year. AfterContinue reading “Guns, Criminals, Tribal warlords & PNG Politicians”

Once I was asked by a friend to recommend six graduates for positions within his department. He promised that those I recommend would immediately make the list for interviews. Call for applications was also advertised. True to his word, all six graduates I recommended were shortlisted for interview. Three were recruited. It was interesting toContinue reading “Character over GPA”

In less than a week, the wold came together to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions on Putin and the oligarchs, Russian Central Bank, suspension of SWIFT services, and supplied weapons and aid money for those affected. The question many, especially in the Pacific are asking is: what about West Papua? West Papua has beenContinue reading “What about West Papua?”

The similarities are striking. Putin wants Ukraine, Xi wants Taiwan. Both Ukraine and Taiwan are democratic countries. Countries where elections are relatively free and fair compared to dictatorial style governments of Russia and China. Putin makes the historical and cultural ties between Russia and Ukraine. Xi makes the same claims for Taiwan. But what PutinContinue reading “What happens to Putin will affect Chinese ambitions over Taiwan”

Putin is isolated on the world stage, and humiliated by Ukraine in the battle field. The war is in its 6th day, and despite having the third largest military capability (after US and China), Russian military have not taken any major cities of Ukraine. There are several reasons for this. First, Russia is facing supplyContinue reading “Gross blunder on Putin’s part…”