‘Art of the Deal’ at the Vatican
The Russian conscription is like having to fill a bucket with holes in it. Though 1,000 are conscripted a day, it is thought that 1,500 are dying a day. The Kremlin is running out of fuel and armour.
Ukraine
Was Ukraine Playing the Long Game?
Although it is unlikely Zelenskyy planned for the Oval Office meeting to fail, it must be considered as a viable alternative.
Israel Not Happy as Ukraine Glorifies a Nazi Collaborator
People tend to “not check what happened in the past,” acting ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi has said.
This Is Morally and Strategically Sound
Contrary to what his critics allege, President Trump’s single-minded focus on ending the war in Ukraine is neither cowardly nor foolish. It is just the opposite: it is courageous and wise to refuse to double down on a failed strategy.
Peters’ Sacking of Phil Goff
Next time you hear people scoff at Trump and his knowledge (or lack of it) on Europe just reflect on how different the outcome may have been if Britain had stayed aloof and watched Hitler and Stalin bash each other to death.
Hysterics Do Nothing for the Peace Cause
Trump would be almost justified in leaving them to it.
Trump’s Vision for Gaza: What About Peace?
‘America First’” is a negotiating strategy that tells the rest of the world the United States is ready and willing to take the lead in getting things done. But, really, wouldn’t everyone be better off with homegrown solutions to regional problems?
A Meeting to End a War Started One
At least of words. I will try and give some balance to this article. Not the easiest of tasks but here goes.
Trump’s Ukraine Policy Changes the World Order
As always, only history itself can answer whether Trump ends up on the right or wrong side of history.
The Other Thing He Got Called Out On
Abducting people and sending them to fight and die in a military campaign they clearly don’t believe in enough to join voluntarily is one of the worst, most tyrannical things a government can do.
The Suspension of Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
Kiev would likely miss out on time-sensitive and high-value intelligence it needed to strike moveable Russian targets.
