Category Archives: Russia

Is a US-Türkiye Deal Involving the Kurds in the Works?

As Erdogan’s hand weakens and the US-Israel look towards Iran, signs point to Türkiye backing down.

Europe Races to Refill as Gas Reserves Dwindle

A look at another act of European self-destruction in the name of harming Russia, here on the gas supply front.

Who Benefits from Russia’s War in Ukraine

Contrary to plans, Ukraine war sanctions against Russia enriched many of Russia’s top businessmen, including those sanctioned personally.

Michael Hudson: Cracks in the Empire – Is the American Superpower Fading?

Michael Hudson provides a new, wide-ranging talk on the US hegemony-preservation efforts and what they mean for Europe, Russia, and BRICS.

Will Russia’s Alleged Downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Overturn the Great Game Board in the Caucasus?

Azerbaijan president’s out of character condemnation of Moscow before facts are in points to changes on the horizon.

Trump’s Push To Shut Down the Axis of Upheaval Starts With LNG

A new neocon scheme, reportedly with backing among incoming Trump officials, to bring Russia to its knees with improved energy sanctions.

Ukraine’s Reckless Drone Attacks Are Responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines Tragedy

A look at the information so far and finger-pointing about the Azerbaijan plane crash.

Israelis Invade Syria: Who Will Stop Israel?

Israel is in the midst of a land grab in Syria. Ex Ansar Allah, the disapproving world majority merely finger-wags.

Post Cold War Geopolitics Worse for Global South

How the US mismanaged its unipolar moment to the detriment of the Global South.

What Happens When Trump’s “Negotiations” Over Ukraine Quickly Hit the Wall?

The much-hyped US-Russia “negotiations” over Ukraine look dead on arrival. How will the heavily-invested Trump react?

The US Is Left Out in the Cold as China and Russia Develop Arctic

RAND proposes familiar blunders to deal with rival powers’ partnership — one that Washington helped instigate.

“Anti-Western or Non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS”

More on how much and what kind of influence BRICS might wield when it grows up.

The Collapse of Syria, BRICS, and Wishful Thinking

How the sudden collapse of the Syrian government exposes fundamental weaknesses in the BRICS initiative.

Did Türkiye Win the Battle, But Lose the War?

Ankara burns bridges with Beijing and Moscow and is now stuck with Syrian albatross around the neck as emboldened Turkish imperialists eye future conquests.

Larry Johnson and Your Humble Blogger Discuss Propaganda, Ukraine, and Other Hot Topics

Larry Johnson was so gracious as to host a freewheeling talk with yours truly. I hope you enjoy it!