Irish Examiner view: Can Europe defend liberal democracy?

Fall of Afghanistan brings reality checks

Members of the British and US military engaged in the evacuation of people out of Kabul. 

Even though it’s almost four decades since Live Aid, that demand that things be better for the world’s forgotten remains one of that generation’s finest moments.

Watched by 1.5bn people, it raised millions for famine relief. It had unintended consequences too. By repeatedly pointing to starvation it provoked a defensive response — famine fatigue.