Is Syria ending the Russia-Turkey lycanthropy? December 13, 2024 The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on December 3 was important in revealing the parties’ perspectives. Putin asked…
The beginning of the dismemberment of Syria as we knew it has come December 13, 2024 The Syrian army, whose dubious combat readiness was supported by Russian specialists and weapons, fled, first from Aleppo and now from Hama, leaving the…
“Dark clouds” over Europe December 13, 2024 In a Europe in multiple crises – leadership, political, economic, social, demographic and geopolitical – the notorious Franco-German axis between the two largest economies…
Of the 58 jazz giants in the immortal image of Harlem in 1958, only one is missing December 13, 2024 Jazz, as Ralph Ellison wrote, “is an art of individual assertion within and against the group.” Each soloist breaks out against the group, and…
Sudan or Libya? Where should the Russian fleet go? December 13, 2024 Moscow had no plan to rescue the Syrian president, with Vladimir Putin expressing disgust at reports that regime troops were abandoning their positions. “Russia…
How did the cost of living burst the rare whiskey bubble? December 13, 2024 The value of rare whiskies sold at auction has fallen this year, according to a new report which says a “bubble” in an asset…
Spiritual strength: Those who can endure this… can endure anything! December 12, 2024 Mental strength is a modern-day “superpower”: It is a person’s ability to effectively deal with the stress, pressures, and challenges of everyday life and…
Thousands of Russian marines with 300 landing craft arrived in the Dnieper December 12, 2024 As Ukraine continues to lose territory in the eastern part of the country, Russia is increasing its pressure on the southern edges of the…
Ukraine: Defection out of control! December 12, 2024 Recent reports indicate a worrying trend in the Ukrainian military, with many soldiers deserting, including entire units! This desertion has created significant challenges for…