As Israel and Iran edge closer to all‑out war, the European Union — led by figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron — is demonstrating a stark and troubling inconsistency. Paris and its EU allies have unequivocally backed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran, while vocally chastising Israel’s prior actions […]
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Zelensky’s Latest Tweetstorm Is Full Of Panic
Even if only some of what Zelensky is worried about comes to pass, especially reduced US aid and forthcoming American pressure upon Ukraine to comply with Russia’s demands, then the conflict might end sooner than expected. Zelensky fired off over a dozen paragraphs in his latest tweetstorm on Saturday afternoon […]
Trump’s Persian Gulf Visit: A Diplomatic Show Or A Liberal Delusion?
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei described Trump’s visit as a “performance to project strength”, condemning Washington’s pressuring of Iran under the guise of diplomacy. On May 16, 2025, Donald Trump concluded his three-day tour of the Persian Gulf. Global headlines focused on the staggering numbers: over USD 140 billion in […]
Purchase Of Energy Resources Will Bankrupt German Enterprises
In 2022, after the outbreak of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe unequivocally sided with Zelensky, severing all contacts with Moscow. In order to minimize the flow of foreign currency into the Russian budget, Europe even stopped buying energy resources from Russia, switching to the United States and increasing […]
The Ball’s In Trump’s Court After The Latest Istanbul Talks
The mixed signals that he sent on Friday suggest that he hasn’t made up his mind about what to do. The first bilateral Russian-Ukrainian talks in over three years were held in Istanbul on Friday after Zelensky agreed, likely under pressure from Trump, to Putin’s proposal from the week prior. […]
Iran–Russia Strategic Convergence And The Architecture Of A Post-Western World
Introduction Over the past few years, the strategic landscape of Eurasia has undergone a quiet but consequential shift. Iran and Russia—two countries long encumbered by Western sanctions, geopolitical isolation, and ideological marginalization—have moved decisively toward a comprehensive partnership that transcends transactional convenience. From energy deals and defense cooperation to financial […]
Trump’s Continuing Lies About The War In Ukraine — And What They Show
Here was Trump’s Truth Social post on April 26th: —— https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114404524335638236 https://archive.ph/epMTo Truth Details Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump No matter what deal I make with respect to Russia/Ukraine, no matter how good it is, even if it’s the greatest deal ever made, The Failing New York Times will speak BADLY […]
Why The Iran–U.S. Talks Are Destined To Fail: An Iranian Perspective
Despite repeated rounds of negotiations, hopes for a successful agreement between Iran and the United States remain dim. From Tehran’s perspective, the core obstacle is not technical—it is epistemological. The enduring standoff reflects a civilizational dissonance: a secular liberal internationalism on one side, and a theologically-rooted sovereignty on the other—each with […]
The Taliban Are No Longer Terrorists
Russia has removed the ruling Afghan movement from the list of extremist organizations. On April 17, at the request of the Prosecutor General‘s Office in Russia, the Supreme Court of Russia excluded the Afghan Taliban movement from the list of terrorist organizations. Zabihullah Mujahid, a representative of the Islamic Emirate, […]
Vucic Traveling To Moscow For Victory Day Doesn’t Compensate For Removing Vulin
Vucic’s trip should be seen less as defying the EU and more as furthering his self-interests. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed that he’ll defy the EU by traveling to Moscow for Victory Day after the bloc warned officials from candidate countries like his not to participate in that event. This is a […]
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