Everything we read nowadays concerning the Middle East relates directly to the unequivocal decline of the US as a power base or a force for anything worthy of note other than as the majority reason that there are still terrorist groups operating in isolated spots of that region. One activity where the US still imagines... Continue Reading →

We live in an imbalanced world. A world where less than 20% of the population, considerably less, appear to exercise the majority of control and power. That needs to be fixed. I believe we are gradually working towards such a more balanced world. Whether we get there or not unfortunately is now being influenced by... Continue Reading →

We refuse to be a ‘normal country’ if it means US-style bombings & invasions, Moscow tells Pentagon Why on Earth would Russia want, in fact why would anyone want, to be a nation or part of a nation defined by the US 'normal'? Continuous war; continuous interference in other people's affairs of state, private lives... Continue Reading →

''The Netherlands says DPR’s Tsemakh is now MH17 crash suspect — media company" And so the MH17 farce continues, but now on legs that are becoming aged and infirm - and not a little desperate on the part of the Dutch led investigation team, otherwise known as the JIT. Blame has incredulously be laid on... Continue Reading →

"The country's top bureaucrats say Government appears unprepared for climate change" Of course they are unprepared.  You at least have to believe in something in order to make preparations for accepting that thing into your overall planning. But it is a huge mistake to think that planning for Climate Change will make any difference to... Continue Reading →

"Bolton’s resignation may improve chances for New START extension — Russian MP" A whole range of things may improve with the sour-puss rat Bolton out of the picture. The whole world can sleep a little easier, at least for the next week.

American diplomacy is "...rude and arrogant..." says the Russian embassy in Kiev.  That pretty much nails it. I very much like the Russian attitude to US vocal belligerence - "If the American colleagues try to raise tensions in the negotiating process, they are definitely on the right path. We won’t be congratulating them on that,... Continue Reading →

"Denmark Announces Increased Military Contributions and NATO Support in Syria and Beyond" This is grossly disappointing and deplorable news. The world, and particularly Syria, has enough chaos to deal with without such unnecessary actions as Denmark has now committed to. Nothing good can come of it. Big mistake, Denmark. You have just joined the most irrational,... Continue Reading →

"Belarus will never turn its back on Russia, president says" This is an extraordinarily strong statement from the President of Belarus.  I am not sure exactly to what he is referring when he says "Why should we treat them badly, turn our backs on them, betray them as certain people suggest," but I can see... Continue Reading →