Zelensky’s Ultimatum To Lukashenko Gives Putin The Chance To Finally Restore Deterrence
An argument that Russia risks losing key ally Belarus unless it responds more forcefully to Ukraine and NATO.
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Putin Powerfully Rebuffed the Hawks Who Want Him to Attack NATO
Putin cleared his throat to smack down the idea that Russia should seek to mix things up with NATO.
Read more...‘Are We Really Such Idiots?’ US Increases Stranglehold on EU Energy Supply with Growing Role in Caucasus
The US is now effectively gatekeeper to EU energy supplies running through the Caspian and Black Sea regions, and hardly anyone in power seems to mind.
Read more...The Roots of the U.S.-Russia Rivalry
A deep dive into the history of US-Russia relations.
Read more...France’s “Forward Deterrence” Vis-à-vis Russia Raises The Risk Of Nuclear War
France plans to deploy Rafale jets armed with tactical nuclear bombs to Poland and other EU states to threaten Russia.
Read more...Rough Times Ahead in Caucasus Regardless of Armenia Election Outcome
Reminiscent of Ukraine, Sunday’s election becomes a contest between the direction of the country: EU or Russia.
Read more...A New Iron Curtain Is Inevitable
European hostility towards Russia and related trouble-making have hit the point where Russian Ambassador invoked a new Iron Curtain.
Read more...The Brits, French, & Germans Are Now Right on Russia’s Doorstep
Russia has cleared its throat about naked European escalatory threats and belligerent moves. What next?
Read more...Satyajit Das: Book Essay: In Western Eyes – A History of the idea of the West
A treatise on what the idea of the West falls short on synthesis but still provides good grist for discussion.
Read more...And Then There Was One: The Eurasian Unity Project Runs Out of Trade Route Options as Washington Successfully Spreads Chaos
With multiple other routes coming undone Beijing ramps up efforts for a corridor through Iran and Türkiye to Europe.
Read more...Russia Launches Largest Missile Attack Against Kiev of War
Iskanders, Kalibrs, Zircons, and Oreshniks target Kiev in response to drone attack on Russian university dormitory.
Read more...Norway Wants To Lead a “Viking Bloc” for Containing Russia in Northern Europe
Norway seeks to lead a small but arguably well-located group of nations to impede Russia. Yes, seriously.
Read more...Iran War: US Experts and Iran Still Expect Major Attack; Wall Street Journal Debunks Trump Claim of Gulf State Intervention; Bond Rout Intensifies
Today’s Iran war update: The US still looks to be planning to resume the war against Iran even as the bond market rout intensifies.
Read more...Breaking: Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Moscow
Zelensky tries to show some muscle in a large drone attack on Moscow. Will Putin finally drop the hammer?
Read more...Interpreting Lavrov’s Proposal That India Mediate Between Iran & The Gulf Kingdoms
Russian Foreign Minister offers reminders of BRICS inability to be counterweight to US geopolitical order.
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