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  • The Costs of Kiev’s War.

    Preamble. There are a number of factors coming into play throughout the Ukraine that not only have a bearing on the conflict, but are becoming deciding factors for both Kiev and those who have chosen to support it. This article will examine a range of matters in order to evaluate what this may mean as […]

    gpovanman

    May 23, 2022
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  • Polish Peril.

    Preamble. In a meeting between the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Polish president Andrzej Duda, an agreement has been finalized bringing their two nations closer together. Whilst the finer details are not yet in the public domain, matters do need clarifying in order that some understanding can be made as to how this change in […]

    gpovanman

    May 23, 2022
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  • The Four Horsemen of the Western Apocalypse.

    Preamble. Innumerable articles have been written of the debate regarding East vs West, yet the lead-up to the current war as well as the conflict itself have accelerated the change in world politics. This article will examine four of the key issues that will be instrumental in the way that events develop, the shift of […]

    gpovanman

    May 22, 2022
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  • Banderastan.

    Preamble. One of the primary reasons behind Russia’s Special Operation in the Ukraine has been the fascism in the country, the reverence of certain historical people as well as their extreme ideologies having growing fast for nearly a decade now. This article will look at not only the arcane politics and individuals that have scarred […]

    gpovanman

    May 20, 2022
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  • Holodomor 2.0

    Preamble. Recent weeks have seen alarming news regarding not only price hikes for energy, but also for foodstuffs. This may just be the tip of the iceberg for western markets, yet things may become markedly worse for the Ukrainians as the year comes to an end. This article will take a look at what could […]

    gpovanman

    May 19, 2022
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  • Judgement Day

    Preamble. It cannot have escaped most peoples’ notice that prices of certain goods have been hiked sharply of late, this being due to a number of factors. This short article will look at the Russian aspect of this issue, examining how current events both in and out of Eastern Europe are going to affect global […]

    gpovanman

    May 18, 2022
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  • Z, but not Zulu.

    Preamble. The Azovstal complex in Mariupol has come under intense media scrutiny over recent weeks, not least due to the most insalubrious individuals that have called it home since being routed from surrounding areas by Russian forces. This last outpost of the Azov Batallion and other right-wing nutjobs is now surrendering to Russian forces, and […]

    gpovanman

    May 17, 2022
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  • Swiss Stupidity?

    Preamble. Sweden and Finland have finally given up their neutrality and are now applying to join NATO. This is not really news to anyone in the know, but there are also increasing signs that Switzerland may wish to do the same. This article will looking at both the Scandinavian and Swiss perspectives, but also examine […]

    gpovanman

    May 17, 2022
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  • Reverse Reflections.

    Preamble. Whilst looking at numerous posts on the internet on Sunday, this one caused pause for thought, it being the absolute paradox of global events, both past and present. In a world of haves and have-nots, let’s take a look at a very interesting thesis indeed. The text of the original post appears below, this […]

    gpovanman

    May 16, 2022
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  • An Increasing Inevitable.

    Preamble. Events have happened apace since Russia commenced its Special Operation a couple of months ago. A situation that was unthinkable a year ago is evolving at a frightening pace both in and out of the Ukraine, and with that, the possibility of armed conflict between Moscow and NATO has never been so near. In […]

    gpovanman

    May 15, 2022
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