Category Archives: Russia

He spoke too soon

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  27 November 2013 I have seen the future; and it works. Observation by American journalist Lincoln … Continue reading

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War without end

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  26 November 2013 Contrary to the propaganda disseminated for years by deferential western media, the United … Continue reading

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Mutual Assured Destruction

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  24 November 2013 So the Romans have cut a deal with the Persians. Teheran will limit … Continue reading

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The Times They Are a-Changin’

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  11 November 2013 THE BOOT IS ON THE OTHER FOOT In the 1930s victims of Nazi … Continue reading

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Cambronne’s rude word

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   31 October 2013 To be defeated but not to surrender: that is victory. Marshal Józef Piłsudski … Continue reading

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Here’s a toast to the Prince of Wales!

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  25 October 2013 “Most Chinese people do not enjoy the beauty of ancient real ruins. Instead, … Continue reading

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War and Peace

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  10 October 2013 Война и миръ Der ewige Friede ist ein Traum, und nicht einmal ein … Continue reading

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Back to them good ol’ days

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  13 July 2013 THE FUTURE IS IN THE PAST As we compose this post on our … Continue reading

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Spectacular bank heist in Cyprus

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  18 March 2013 A gang of ruthless bank robbers has been caught red-handed in the tiny … Continue reading

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Adieu la voiture! Adieu la boutique!

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  6 January 2013 “I can sympathize with the French sense of loss at the defeat of … Continue reading

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