The ancient Uzbekistan city of Samarkand is often referred to as the Crossroads of Cultures. It once dazzled such luminaries as Alexander The Great. Samarkand is set to dazzle again as centre of Xi's 'Region of Harmony' and once again the crossroads of both the ancient and modern Silk Roads. Pepe Escobar paints a marvellous... Continue Reading →
Fate of The Former Ukraine ++
(++ in this case refers to 'among other valuable notions') We can no longer speak of Ukraine. That nation, if it ever really was a nation, no longer exists. It was probably better described as the sweeping together of left-overs from Europe's many internecine wars across the ages. However you want to describe what it... Continue Reading →
Content To Watch On As Russian Strategic Brilliance Demolishes Ukraine Capacity For War and Western Stupidity Destroys European And US Economies
I have not spoken much recently on the demolition of Ukraine by Russia, and the West (plus Ukraine) entirely by themselves. The fog of war (necessary Russian military tactical secrecy) and the smog of propaganda (a western exclusive cloud of BS) generally make it necessary (or at least wise) to wait for concrete news -... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 