Here we go again. This week there will be another 'act' in the stage play that is China-US governmental discourse. And what is sad about that is the theme has not changed. It will of course never change, because one side, no naming is required, cannot escape from their self-established role as perpetual juveniles playing... Continue Reading →
“The Man Heroic … Must Give Way To The Man Messianic”
That is a quote, I think, from the first major book (published 1938) of German-born writer Walter Schubart, a Russophile, Doctor of Law and Doctor of Philosophy who, ironically, died in a Russian prisoner of war camp in Kazakhstan in 1942 at the age of 45 - almost two and a half years to the... Continue Reading →
As Close We’ll Get to the Truth On Success of Iran’s Missile Response to Israeli Crime
This needs no explanation from me. 'Precision over power: How Iran’s ‘obsolete’ missiles penetrated Israel’s air defenses' - A Cradle Contributer - April 19, 2024
Talking About Ice
Whenever I talk about sea-ice, its Winter growth and Summer melt, even though I do not specifically mention it, I am referring to the 'Extent' of the ice coverage as shown in the 'Sea-Ice Extent Charts' put out by the NSIDC organisation. I take little notice of the 'Ice Volume' statistics for reasons I will... Continue Reading →
Australia Will “…end up sacrificing its own interests to support the hegemony of the US.”
In addition to any related consideration possibly discussed in the article below, Australia's new defence strategy - revealed this week - is extremely short-sighted. The reason being that 'US hegemony' is a disappearing artifice which most of the world is now ignoring or shunning. And when that artifice has been completely negated, where will that... Continue Reading →
China Vigilant Against Washington ‘Tricks’ – Pacific Island Nations Also Aware
Be not unaware of the reality of China relations with western nations. Particularly the US. The chinese have recently engaged in discussions with the west... "However, the most prominent feature of the current China-US relations is that Washington continuously raises demands with China but lacks sincerity in responding to many of China's reasonable requests." -... Continue Reading →
Iran Destroys the Myth of Western Missile Defence Capability
Last Saturday, April 13/14, marks the end of the illusion of US and western air defence superiority with its successful retaliatory missile attack on targets in Israel. There was nothing the combined Western air defences could do to prevent direct hits on those targets. This marks the dawning of a new era in military affairs.... Continue Reading →
Confused About the Iran-Israel Situation? Watch This…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU0vvFREehY ...and the Scott Ritter writing the judge mentioned a couple of times, I featured that yesterday, here.
Contender For Funniest Story of the Day
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China today, or perhaps yesterday (it wasn't the biggest news of the day) and gave the whole world a laugh. He was met at the airport by the Deputy Mayor of Chongqing in an underwhelming welcome. The Chinese know a thing or two about International Diplomacy. https://twitter.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1779509472391495791 Any other... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 