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Preamble. After decades of a Western-imposed Pax Americana, global affairs have over the last two years seen uncertainty created by those very nations that claim to give the world its stability. This article will take a broad overview of what this may mean. Past Power. The three decades after the fall of the Soviet Union…

Preamble. Whilst the world was focused on happenings in the Ukraine last year, September saw both of the Nord Stream pipelines systems supplying liquified natural gas to Germany being destroyed. After the multitude of headlines and accusations, the last week has seen a barrage of allegations placing the blame at Kiev’s door. This article will…

Preamble. Both the Ukraine and its backers are in need of some good news as Artemovsk falls and the billions doled out to Kiev appear to be for naught. This shorter article will look at the latest ‘news’ from London and see how it stacks up against real world happenings. Dig For Victory. ‘Dig For…

Preamble. As covered in this article, the fall of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) is imminent, Russian forces now closing in on the center of the town. Notwithstanding the blatantly obvious, Ukrainian president Zelenskiy is demanding that his troops not retreat, this causing amazement and the shaking heads from observers around the globe. This piece will examine how…

Preamble. The latest edition of Stern magazine in Germany has a picture of Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz on its front page stating that ‘Big Brother is back. Fortunately, Joe Biden exists—in the conflict with Russia and China, we can again rely on the US.’ This article will examine the influence that the White House…

Preamble. After months of war, the city of Artemovsk (covered in this article) is about to fall into Russian hands. This shorter article will look not just at the city, but what the consequences of Russia taking this town will mean. Show Pony. The town of Artemovsk has been to date the most pivotal battle…

Preamble. It is always interesting to look back upon history if only to draw parallels with the present, and a review of British operations during the First World War caused the author to reflect upon mistakes made in the past and to compare them with the policies of today. This shorter article will examine the…

Preamble. In the multitude of dynamics that make up the current conflict in Eastern Europe, a potential operation from Belarus cannot be dismissed. A previous article stated that ‘…recent rumors indicate not only a large buildup of men and machines in the Belgorod region, but also in Belarus. Another front opening on the Ukraine’s borders…

This piece has also been republished from a site previously used by the author in order that it complement a future article. Preamble. Kaliningrad is a real oddity. Not only the only Russian exclave, this strategically placed oblast (state) of the Russian Federation is a boon to Moscow yet a pain to the western alliance…

This piece has been republished from a site previously used by the author in order that it complement a future article. Preamble. With East-West relations degenerating as they are, rather than look at the possibility of military action, we now need to examine what form it may take. This short article is going to look…