An Erstwhile China – Still ‘standing firm’ “in the right side of history”

I wanted to use the term of complex and often misunderstood meaning, 'erstwhile', in relation to China, modern China - itself a term of complex and often misunderstood meaning. But since 'erstwhile' is usually taken to refer to someone or something whose star once, somewhere back in time, shone brightly compared to others, but now... Continue Reading →

‘Russia Has A Clear Conscience’ – Lavrov – ‘…and not because we don’t use it very much,’ – (with a smile)

Of course Russia has a clear conscience. They are a conscientious people, dedicated to truth, proper behaviour, and the noble cause of their nation throughout its long history. Any opinion running contrary to that statement carries the lingering stench of the abject depravity of Western media or cultural manipulation. I have just watched the 91... Continue Reading →

Has Trump Just Passed Up His Only Chance To Make Good?

This is just a quick update. I'm not going to comment in detail on the outcome of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, but it does carry the odour of a potential trap for Russia, and labels Trump as the lowest belly crawling creature on the planet. Thankfully Russia, today's Russia, is not stupid. Far from... Continue Reading →

Trump – Tilting at Windmills

That phrase is often used of someone hopelessly engaged in a project with no hope of success. Which is exactly what Trump is desperately trying to achieve in any attempt to get Russia involved in his fruitless plans to save America. The US appears to be beyond saving now. The desperation, palpable. 'Trump plans to... Continue Reading →

What The US May Never Understand

About a week ago I wrote a piece titled 'What Russia Understands'. A few days later I wrote "Russia Suggests...". This was all said around the very recent opening of communications between Russia and the new US Administration of the newly 'dusted off' President Donald Trump. Communications, let it be said, at the request of... Continue Reading →

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