About Last Night: Labour Landslide in UK Elections
Historically speaking, the Tories should really not go to battle on the 4th of July, as Labour whipped the Conservatives decisively.
Category: Global Affairs
Did Europe’s Farmer Protests Change Anything?
Farmers protesting bemoaned the fact that Europe’s political class suffers from a deep misunderstanding of their sector.
The Zinky Boys: Russia in Afghanistan and Ukraine
Putin’s government is as morally bankrupt as the Soviet communists who sent young Russians off to die for a lie in the 1980s.
Iran and Israel, and What Comes Next
It was a disaster averted with the help of the US and several other nations, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Arab states. That’s extremely remarkable.
Terror In Moscow Exposes Putin’s Weakness
Putin may attempt to use the attack to unite Russia behind his war on Ukraine, but the reality is that the attack lays bare the hollowness of the Russian security state.
Suez 2.0?: The Houthis v. International Shipping
History might be repeating itself. So, who are the Houthis and what are they doing in the region that is causing such wide-ranging effects?
What is Israel’s Endgame in Gaza?
You might think Israel holds the cards on the ceasefire negotiations since they have the dominant military, but that isn’t a good assumption.
Support for Israel is Strong, But….
I think that there is a direct parallel between the softening of support for Ukraine on the right and for Israel on the left.
The Posters
“Why tear down the Kidnapped posters?”, they ask. The posters are political propaganda and should be treated as such.
Post-election 2023: The people have spoken and they are not happy
I decided to hold off on talking the New Zealand elections until the final results came in, which they did on November 3rd.
From Under A Rock
There’s a tagline for an old radio show that asks, “Who knows what evil lurks within the hearts of men?” We all know.
Echoes of History
The Gaza War (2023 edition) is already horrible, but it’s going to get worse. What it isn’t, however, is new.
The Axis of Evil Redux
There is now more clarity about other members of the axis of evil now than there was back in 2002.
Evil on the March
It seems that unimaginable evil isn’t only imaginable, it’s getting more and more common.
Auribus Teneo Lupum: Holding a Wolf by its Ears
The situation with Israel and Gaza can’t last forever. A wolf by the ear. You can’t safely hold him. You can’t safely let him go.
Election 2023: New Zealand Makes A Choice, Reluctantly
New Zealand holds a General Election every 3 years, and every election I do a post outlining what is being debated and who the major players are.
Israel and Ukraine and Political Correctness
Israel was the victim of unprovoked and brutal aggression. We can and should aid them as they fight off bloodthirsty terrorists. The same applies to Ukraine, which is even more in need of our help.
The Sky Isn’t Falling
For those who decry Western support for Ukraine, everything is a precursor to World War III. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
BRICS Without Mortar
Despite its recent expansion, the BRICS ‘alliance’ is nothing more than vaporware. Claims of the death of the American-led world order have been greatly exaggerated.
Don’t Look Now But Ukraine is Winning
One of the major outcomes of the 2024 election will be whether we and the West keep up the logistical support that will allow them to keep winning.
