Articles on the tag «Vietnam»
Bad advice from the past
History teaches us that wars are rarely decided by individual battles, but rather by long-term, complex processes in which political, economic, and moral factors are just as decisive as military ones. However, the West continues to be strongly influenced by the dogma of the decisive battle, which dates back to the Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz. In contrast, Russia tends to follow the principle of strategic patience and war of attrition. These different ways of thinking are leading to mutual misunderstandings and misjudgments in the current conflict in Ukraine.
Donald Trump's nuclear war threat – only a storm in a teacup?
The wars waged by the West in Europe and the Middle East and Far East are aimed, among other things, at bringing about a change of power in the respective countries through a military decapitation strike. Are we facing a nuclear war? And where is the peace movement?
After countless foreign invasions and wars: Vietnam cultivates its neutrality - to its own advantage
This week, Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of its reunification and independence. Here are some thoughts that are important in the current geopolitical environment.
The Nixon Shock and Trump’s Tariffs: Parallel Responses to Military Setbacks
The Nixon Shock of the early 1970s and the economic policies of the Trump administration share striking parallels, rooted in how both leaders confronted U.S. economic pressures following costly military engagements. Each era saw America grappling with systemic current account deficits, prompting radical shifts in economic strategy to preserve global dominance.
"Extending the US" - the Russians playing chess - Analysis
Russia invites the USA to a game of chess. The one-dimensional "shooter gamers" from the Pentagon are completely unfit for the Kremlin's fast-paced chess. The risks are increasing.