Category Archives: Europe

Examining US Neocons’ Wider Black Sea Strategy

Prospects in the region aren’t looking much better than in Ukraine, chiefly due to NATO ally Türkiye, so neocons set course for a further escape from reality.

Why the United States Needs NATO – 3 Things to Know

An article promoting NATO is revealing, and not in a good way.

Perfidious Teutons and Their Polish Accomplices – How the Rosneft Refinery in Germany Is Being Expropriated

The last time Germany stole Russian energy assets, it didn’t turn out well. Will the planned heist of Rosneft in Germany go the same way?

Greece Spyware Case Heading to European Court of Human Rights Highlights Wider Use in the EU

EU and US showcase hypocrisy in criticisms of Israeli spyware companies. Greece’s embrace of increased surveillance comes at the same time it becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US.

Cult of the Drone: At the Two-Year Mark, UAVs Have Changed the Face of War in Ukraine – But Not Outcome

Small, cheap, explosives-laden drones are ubiquitous in the war in Ukraine, but how effective are they?

From the History of Western War Crimes: The Dresden Massacre (February 1945)

On the Dresden firebombing and the established pattern of World War II victors to ignore their war crimes.

Ukraine Collapse Starting. What Happens Next?

Russia has a lot of choices to make when the Ukraine military collapses.

New Study Questions LNG as a “Bridge Fuel” in Decarbonization

Biden taps the brakes on LNG expansion. A sop to environmentalists or a sign of things to come?

Net-Zero Targets Face Reality Check

Net-zero is staring to look like a big zero. Not at all good news to those who would like this planet to be hospitable in 100 years.

Troubling Trends in Armenia Mirror Pre-War Ukraine

The country is once again at the center of international competition, Nazi ghosts are being resurrected, and anti-Russian attitudes are gaining favor.

The Maidan Cookie Has Crumbled – Ukraine Study Finds Most Multinational Companies Still in Russia

A new study claims that a substantial majority of foreign businesses in Russia that were supposed to exit due to sanctions are still there.

Red Sea Chaos Highlights Problems With Italy’s Plan to Be European Energy Hub

Was the idea ever all that well thought out in the first place?

German Establishment Prepares to Cross the Rubicon

A questionable report on a deportation plot causes a nationwide meltdown. A ban of the Alternative for Germany party is looking likely unless it loses support. Farmers and strikers join government’s enemy list.

Ukraine: Breakthrough on All Fronts Ahead of Schedule

The over-anticipated collapse in Ukraine’s combat capacity may finally be starting.