Articles on the tag «Soviet Union»
Oil, Gas, and Wars: The Caspian Sea at a Crossroads
Once a forgotten backwater, the Caspian Sea has become the chessboard of great powers and newcomers, with pipelines carving invisible frontlines across water and land. Oil, gas, and ambition collide here, turning calm waters into a potential powder keg.
George F. Kennan and Containment: History of a Great Misunderstanding
The American diplomat George Kennan is regarded as the father of containment and he shaped Cold War thought. But while he recognised the Soviet Union as an adversary and had little illusions about Communism, he thought the idea of a war with the USSR was insane.
The Path to Doom
On February 17, 2026, delegations from the US, Russia, and Ukraine met in Geneva to continue similar talks held in Doha and to work out a compromise proposal acceptable to all that would end the dying in Ukraine and show the country a way forward and a future.
On February 18, 2026, the talks were ended after only two hours. In other words, due to irreconcilable differences, it was pointless to continue this round of talks. ...
A Pragmatic Compromise Rather than Empty Words
While German Defense Secretary Boris Pistorius and Chancellor Friedrich Merz were rarely at a loss for pithy remarks last year, these have become somewhat less frequent in recent times. In a speech to business representatives in Dessau, Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently even struck an almost conciliatory tone, which was met with surprise and consternation (1). The reason is understandable: like Pistorius, he too has probably noticed how little the Bundeswehr is capable of today.
Unexpected Warriors: Scandinavia’s New Assertive Posture
The Nordic countries’ role in the Ukraine war has been overlooked. Generally regarded as harmonious and peaceful nations, they were all too eager to join the party of war instead, in the name of a feeling of moral superiority that rejected any compromise with Russia.
Stopping the Murderous Khmer Rouge: How Vietnam Confronted Asia’s Forgotten Holocaust
A true story of unyielding courage and haunting betrayal, surviving against the darkness of Cambodia’s nightmare.
Belarus from a geopolitical perspective
Five years ago, a “popular revolution” seemed poised to overthrow Belarus' long-time president. Alexander Lukashenko struck back with determination. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, many people in Belarus seem grateful today. But the Belarusian opposition in exile, with the full support of the EU, intends to continue the fight for as long as necessary.
Competing Systems: Financial Imperialism vs. a Real Economy Serving the People
The Cold War between the systems seemed to be over. But appearances are deceiving. There is a new rival system that is much more dangerous for the Western neocolonialist system.