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Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine with dreams of empire. What he has achieved instead is the accelerated decline of Russian power, prestige, and trustworthiness on the world stage. His ambition to redraw borders and intimidate NATO has backfired catastrophically. NATO has grown larger and stronger. Ukraine has evolved into a battle-hardened, technologically …
Why Ukraine May Yet Prevail: How Innovation, Resilience and Western Support Are Turning the Tide As the war in Ukraine drags into its third year, many observers are reassessing the long-term trajectory of the conflict. What was once viewed as a desperate struggle for survival against a vastly larger aggressor is increasingly seen as …
In a striking recent statement, the UK government warned that Britain must begin actively preparing for a “wartime scenario” — on British soil. “The UK must actively prepare for a ‘wartime scenario’ on British soil “for the first time in many years”, the Government has warned” – Evening Standard. The phrase, shocking in its …
There is something deeply disturbing happening in the British media — and hardly anyone sees it. Turn on the news during any major war and you’ll find a familiar scene: a well-groomed retired general, seated in front of a tactical map, calmly explaining where the fighting is going, what the likely next moves are, …
Introduction In an era marked by escalating geopolitical crises and deepening social divisions, Britain finds itself standing at a crossroads. The recent U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites — ordered by President Trump — has not only intensified global tensions but also risks igniting fractures within British society itself. Beneath the headlines and political …
The war in Ukraine has laid bare more than just the brutality of Russian imperialism. It has also exposed something deeper and more unsettling: the West’s shrinking moral courage. While aid, weapons, and words have been sent, they have often arrived late, with caveats and fears, wrapped in half-measures. And behind this cautious support …
A discussion about the drift towards autocracies and what it signifies. Can it be corrected? Can we change course? The growing trend of rejecting democracy in favor of autocracy signifies several important shifts in global politics, society, and governance. Here are some key factors and implications: 1. Disillusionment with Democratic Institutions Many people feel …
Thought of the day! We all know that President Trump, God bless him, loves a deal. He has reduced politics to deal making. Everything is transactional. Forget the ethics and morality. Just make a fast buck. So much better from Trump’s perspective. He keeps disseminating mistruths about the amount of aid that the US …
