On the other hand, writers like John Conard and Holison are highly critical of the role of western imperialism in Asia and Africa. They associate imperialism with exploitation, misery, poverty, cruelty, conversion, degradation and racial segregation. Holison says that imperialism was 'rapacious and immoral'.
There is no official termination date for the sustainability of an open bottle of cognac. A guide that you can hold: a half-full bottle of cognac is maintainable for about 3 years. Even afterwards this period the Cognac will remain safe to consume, only the quality is lower. For example, you can use it for cooking.
In dealing with my refrigerator door battle, I stumbled on Still Tasty, a handy website that helps demystify how long foods last. Here are their guidelines for how long you can keep opened containers of common condiments (commercially produced, not homemade) in your refrigerator: BBQ Sauce: 4 months. Capers: 1 year (brined)