The VENEZUELA AFFAIR

Is it a policy? Is it opportunism? Is it oil? Is it vengeance? What are the goals? Does anyone really know and how ill it end? What else is involved?

IRAN: WHO WON? LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES

Who won the Iran-Israel conflict? What lessons have been learned and are they the right ones? The world enters a dangerous phase in human existence, stress at every point could lead to dangerous conflict almost anywhere.

WHY RUSSIA WON’T WIN

The post discusses Russia’s significant military challenges in Ukraine and its dwindling resources, contrasting historical perceptions of Russian power with current failures. It predicts Ukraine’s eventual victory, citing international support and Russia’s declining position.

THE EQUALIZATION OF POWER

The past 25 years revealed numerous US military blunders, with implications seen in Ukraine and the Houthis. Advances in technology have shifted power dynamics, demonstrating vulnerabilities in traditional military strengths and challenging the status quo of great power superiority.

EUROPE+: THE NEW AGE OF EUROPEAN DEFENCE TAKES SHAPE

In a week of significant political turmoil, Ukraine’s ally responses crystallized amid concerns over America’s NATO involvement. Calls for a more independent European defense framework emerged, highlighting the need for institutional reforms and enhanced military capabilities.

THE WORLD HAS CHANGED FOREVER

The article argues that the global order has drastically shifted, particularly after the U.S. presidency’s failure to maintain alliances and uphold democracy. The author emphasizes the need for resilience and cooperation among allies in facing new geopolitical challenges.

OBSESSION IS DESTROYING IRAN

The Iranian political system is characterized by a theocratic republic under the Supreme Leader, resulting in significant corruption and inefficiency. Despite vast gas reserves, the nation faces energy crises due to poor governance and external conflicts it has largely created itself.

SHIFT IN POWER: ISRAEL v. IRAN

The regional dynamics have shifted dramatically due to Israel’s extensive military actions in Syria, neutralizing threats from the old regime and enhancing its offensive capabilities against Iran. This escalation leaves Iran cornered, intensifying internal and external tensions.