While the distorted Western discourse on the Ukraine conflict begins with the claim that Russia, under Vladimir Putin—the Terrible, allegedly bent on restoring the Soviet […]
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When Neutrality Became a Referendum on Putin
The defeat of Switzerland’s strict-neutrality initiative reflects—and may reinforce—a broader European shift away from traditional neutrality Switzerland has long occupied a peculiar position in Europe. […]
In Case You Missed It: NATO Invaded Russia—and Nuclear Armageddon Wasn’t Far Behind
In a video, former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter reminded viewers just how close the United States and Russia came […]
Germany’s War Against Russia Never Really Ended
Leading German journalist with family history rooted in Hitler’s National Socialism asks Zelenskyy: “What can we Europeans concretely do to kill more Russians?” Michael Martens, […]
The Price of Illusions
Western caricatures have led to major strategic mistakes Western governments and media have long portrayed Iran as a backward, religiously dominated society run by irrational […]
Cruel Betrayal: Of All People, Ukraine’s Jewish President Glorifies Nazi War Criminal and Murderer of Jews
From Anti-Fascist Comedian to Pro-Nazi President As a comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to audiences both in the Ukrainian-speaking regions in the west of the country […]
The Rupture with the Global System: How Russia and China are Chasing Down Western Aviation
Like China before it—which faced intense sanctions aimed at dismantling its advanced industries and destabilizing its economy—Russia was hit by Western economic sanctions so severe […]
Europe’s Long War With Russia: The 200-Year Geopolitical Pattern No One Wants to Admit
There is a long historical continuity of European involvement in attempts to weaken, constrain, or destroy Russia, which can be understood across several overlapping historical […]
The Sino-Russian Border and the Treaties China Calls Unequal — and Russia Calls History
Unfinished Business: China’s History with Russia’s 19th-Century Treaties China’s relations with former colonial or imperial powers vary widely, and its willingness to “forgive” or move […]
Olympic sports for everyone… but not quite
Recently, there has been a growing sense of déjà vu when it comes to international sports and, in particular, the Olympic Committee. This brings to […]