The June 2 Istanbul meeting between Russia and Ukrainian delegations is over. At this early stage the only news on any new agreement, and it is not even certain that this has been agreed, is that there will (may) be another prisoner swap on an all-for-all basis. This, if it occurs, will be heavily in... Continue Reading →
The End of May Arctic Sea Ice Status – and other assorted needs of the day
It's that time of the month again. Arctic Sea Ice Extent level for end of May 2025 is in. And it is pretty much as expected, with all recorded years generally producing roughly the same sea ice levels, at this point in the annual cycle, no matter what occurred in the earlier months of Winter,... Continue Reading →
“Mandala at work, Chinese-style” – Pepe Escobar
A few days ago I wrote about the significant meeting of Asian minds coming together at the recent and first ever ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I could see the real importance in this meeting but I did not have the words to convey the fullness of that significance (I know my limits). But... Continue Reading →
Australia’s Fatal Decision
Australia's government position on the geo-political spectrum has always been laughable. Harking back to mid-century (last century) thinking, based on an old boys network in a world that long ago realised that 'old boys' clubs never really worked for good outcomes and always ended up fighting wars for no good reason. Australia's position has developed... Continue Reading →
Australia’s Lowy Institute Report on Chinese so-called “debt trap diplomacy,” Can be Dismissed as so much Baseless Fantasy, but is Gobbled Up by the Gullible West as Anti-China Propaganda
It is actual fact, and herein lies the rub, that poorer countries being assisted by China's BRI through growth enhancing infrastructure investment at reasonable loan costs, are actually suffering from often multiple times higher borrowings from Western sources at multiple times the loan rate of China lending. It is the West responsible for any "debt... Continue Reading →
Uniting, not Submitting. It Seems Trump’s Tariff Wars are Bringing Peoples Together to Form Strength in Unity.
That is good to see. The world no longer sees a need a accept the domineering threats of a world superpower. Even cutting out the imposed use of weaponised national currencies for increased trade in their own. On a clear day you can see the world is changing. Those who cling to the old ways... Continue Reading →
Emotional Strain? Yes, well, Old Donald Has Certainly Suffered a Lot of Stressful News Lately. It Must be Hard When Your Dreams Come Crashing Down, Like That.
Earlier, late last week, came the full realisation that there was nothing he could do about Russia (if only some others could come to the same conclusion, soon, as well) and that has been followed up now by his deputy saying the same thing. That has got to be hard. Aren't your team supposed to... Continue Reading →
Showing Just How Demented, Frustrated, and Divorced From Reality is Trump – Wannabee ‘King of the World’
Trump says US makes lots of hypersonic missiles - TASS - May 25, 2025 Who is going to believe that? Well, maybe some demented, frustrated and divorced from reality Americans, who also retain dreams of being 'free' subjects of the 'King of the World'. Sounds to me more like early stages of Biden disease.
Sleep Well…
It's 1am where I am and I am going to bed. But first here is a picture to help you sleep well tonight. Love to the world.
Not Something Else 