Many feel that something big and dangerous is happening behind the scenes, but only few still dare say what. The world is burning, although an ice cover descends on it. A disturbing and perhaps fatal disorder. Everything is questioned: countries, peoples, international law, climate, nature, man himself, his life, death, gender... In this dark ambivalence, mostly concerned, we said goodbye to 2018 and welcomed this year. In its new edition, ”National Review” indicates reliable points of support and bright signposts. We do not know anyone who does not need them.