Search results for «»
Found: 465 articles
The Problem with International Law
In a world of fiercely competing nations, international law should be a guarantee of order and peace. Yet the disconnect between high-minded principles and the brutal realities of the competition for supremacy is huge.
The Stupidity of Man - The stupidity of man is manifest, and when I say “man”, I mean “Gilbert Doctorow”
For Gilbert Doctorow, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries mark the beginning of the end for Moscow. For Scott Ritter, the "Russologist's" alarmism betrays a fundamental misreading of military realities.
From Special Operation to War — Russia Changes Its Strategy
The Spirit of Anchorage is dead. Moscow no longer speaks of a "special military operation" — it speaks of war. A shift in terms with far-reaching consequences, opening the door to an escalation of the conflict well beyond the Donbass.
Europe is Teetering on the Brink
The NATO summit sent a message that no one wants to hear. Europe is openly declaring war on Russia—and it’s doing so with President Trump’s full support.
Kiev Today
An uncensored journey to Kiev—facts and impressions that remain hidden from the West. The unvarnished truth, unfiltered, written by someone from Ukraine.
Germany does not need nuclear weapons; what it needs is, at long last, negotiations on a new European peace order
General Erich Vad wants Germany to acquire nuclear weapons. Yet neither international law, nor history, nor Europe's geography where Russia remains the inescapable great power allows for such a reckless leap forward.
People Are Able to Handle the Truth!
Europe is rejecting peace with Russia and seeking war. The US and Israel Want War with Many – Thoughts
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics: Two Stories That Challenge Conventional Wisdom
A rejected billion-yuan project. A factory security guard who became a national lawmaker and helped improve the lives of millions of migrant workers' families. This is how democracy works in China. This is the second of a two-part series on Chinese meritocracy.
China's Meritocracy and the Myth of the New Tribute System
From the Tang dynasty to today, China's meritocratic tradition still shapes its governance and exposes a deepening crisis of legitimacy in the West.
From Sanctions to Martial Law and a State of Emergency
Extrajudicial Political Persecution and the West’s War Against Russia : a Political Science Perspective.
NATO in the Balkans: A History of Calculated Dismemberment
Yugoslavia, Montenegro, North Macedonia: NATO's expansion into the Balkans was a coldly executed strategy, not a spontaneous movement of nations.
The Deceived Society - How the population is indoctrinated and prepared for war
The author traces how the COVID-19 state of emergency served as a dress rehearsal for a broader slide into authoritarianism: forced digitalization, the criminalization of dissent, and Berlin's deepening commitment to confrontation with Moscow.
Peace Will Be Won on the Battlefield
At SPIEF 2026, Putin ignored Ukrainian provocations to celebrate Russia’s prosperity before stating bluntly that peace would be won on the battlefield, not at the negotiating table.
Some Reflections on Resolving the Ukrainian Crisis, Europe and Global Security
Sergey Lavrov has condemned the 'ultimatum' issued on 7 June by London, Paris, Berlin and Kyiv, which he believes is intended to freeze the conflict without addressing its root causes. He has called for a new Eurasian security architecture.
Iran’s victory over the US is a turning point in world history, says Mohammad Marandi
For Mohammad Marandi, Shia Islam is a liberation ideology that opposes global hegemony and supports the oppressed.
How did NATO enlargement happen? Three case studies
Why did countries join NATO after 1991? What was the driver of NATO enlargement? Did countries join as the result of the free, collective and democratic will of their people? Or was NATO acting as an empire striving to increase its might?
Iran Defeats the US — Reflections
No one expected Donald Trump to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)—especially in Versailles. Iran is taking its place at the big table with the major powers, and the world looks different—we’re asking questions—many of which have no answers.
Col. Doug Macgregor: Sleepwalking into World War III
The world is sleepwalking into a major war, warns Colonel Doug Macgregor. In this interview, he explains why Western elites misread Russia, what Israel hopes to achieve, and why the United States is sinking ever deeper into a crisis of trust and decline.
Shoot the Dog
Scott Ritter offers an analysis of the collapse of arms control and Europe's drift toward militarism, comparing the continent to an animal that has become uncontrollable and should be treated as such.
Putin's Speech at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum
From the rise of BRICS economic weight to the erosion of dollar and euro confidence, from sovereign technology platforms to regional investment policy, the speech offers a comprehensive statement of the Kremlin’s reading of the global economic moment.