World
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 20
Chornobyl
Fires raging in northern Ukraine are blamed for the increased radiation levels detected in the Arctic. Meanwhile Kyiv suffers the worst air quality in the world on Friday.
Sep. 20
War in Ukraine
Bogged down by its all-out war on Ukraine, now dragging through a third year, Russia is visibly losing its historic role as the key power broker in both Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Sep. 20
Chechnya
Kadyrov said he received the vehicle from Musk, a claim that the Tesla owner called a lie on his social media platform X.
Sep. 20
Israel
After thousands of mobile communication devices exploded in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, fear and rumors of a possible repeat leave people terrified of the “bombs in their pockets.”
Sep. 20
Putin
Experts suggest that if it is confirmed that the missile and its 4.5-ton warhead perform as advertised, it could soon attract interest from Russia.
Sep. 19
Top News
The Ukrainian sea commandoes aboard open boats were outgunned and exposed, but someone thought a hand-held missile might come in handy.
Sep. 19
Putin
The Wall Street Journal reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense proposed that Vladimir Putin utilize his re-election as an opportunity to initiate a new military mobilization.
Sep. 19
Top News
Trump has rattled European countries by saying the United States could stop protecting NATO members that do not spend enough on defense.
Sep. 19
Turkey
Millions of barrels of Russian fuel and other products are still being imported into the UK and EU members via subsidiary companies in third countries, despite existing sanctions.
Sep. 19
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sep. 19
War in Ukraine
Since invading in February 2022, Moscow has carried out near daily drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including targeting areas close to Ukraine's western borders with EU and NATO members.
Sep. 19
Russia
Once a summons is added to the registry, it is considered served after seven days. All Russian citizens listed in the registry are automatically banned from leaving the country.
Sep. 19
Tanks
Internet users have spotted the prototype tank during August’s Northern Strike 24 war games in Michigan, though it’s unclear how the US obtained it.
Sep. 19
EU
Perspectives from around Europe on Ursula von der Leyen’s choices for the new EU Commission.
Sep. 18
War in Ukraine
Operator Starsky, the well-known Ukrainian veteran, reservist, blogger, and co-founder of the Propaganda Study Institute, says that Russia is already at war with the West.
Sep. 18
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The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26