Russia
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Donald Trump’s Traitorous Deference to Russian President Putin
The news struck at the core of reason, logic, and intentional policymaking. Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war is numbing. The deal will permit Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government to supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S.… Continue reading
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Russia And China Have Plans For The Future
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed their nations’ partnership during a two-day summit. They were linked rhetorically and with broad policy goals as they will use combined energy to undermine Western institutions and values. The chemistry between those leaders was much different from how Xi and Trump interacted at… Continue reading
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Book Journey Through History
Every summer, since the mid-1990s, I have selected a topic to read and explore. One year, it was Catherine the Great, then Russian history, and another year, Mao Zedong consumed my attention. This year, I am not sure which direction to head. So, over the past couple of weeks, I have spent time on the… Continue reading
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Helmet That Spoke For Humanity At The 2026 Winter Olympics
There are numerous reasons to experience a range of emotions while watching the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Friday night, it was a profoundly happy outcome for Mikhail Shaidorov as he used power, grace, and fortitude to win the gold medal in figure skating. With that, Kazakhstan has its first-ever Olympic figure skating champion. But that happened after… Continue reading
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The Presidency Is Bigger Than The President
This weekend, another of those embarrassing incidents occurred featuring Donald Trump. He wrote a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Every lesson of global maturity, of basic common decency, and the most basic of niceties taught in childhood was upended. If you think it is a bad joke, let me make it clear… Continue reading
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Weakness In Standing Up To Putin Emboldens Xi
The calendar has opened to a New Year, but the severe tests confronting the world remain the same as when we closed out the old year. Once again, the threats from large, powerful militaries are ever-present and must be met with firm resolve and a united front. Over the past few years, the danger of… Continue reading
