On Monday, Washington sent an unequivocal message about America’s commitment to safeguarding innocents caught in
Category: politics
Escape To Ukraine?
As with anything that happens inside Vladimir Putin’s Russia, the March 22 massacre at Crocus
In Moscow: Murder
On March 7, the US Embassy in Moscow issued a security alert. “The Embassy is
After Attack On Ukraine Energy Infrastructure, Russia Issues Thinly Veiled Threat
Russia’s “in a state of war,” according to Vladimir Putin’s long-time spokesman. No sh-t, you
Trump Has A Fed Chair Shortlist
Satire died an agonizing death during the Trump presidency. At least it was quick. Caricature
Do Not Congratulate
“DO NOT CONGRATULATE.” That was the explicit, all-caps advice Donald Trump received from his national
It’s Not The Economy, Stupid. Not This Time
“As you can see, I’m African American.” So said a kindly gentlemen sitting next to
‘Various Tricks,’ ‘Unimaginable Conflicts’
Markets heard from Wang Yi on Thursday. Wang can be a little — how should
A Third World Country
“They didn’t used to fight at night. Now they do. Because they have goggles.” That’s
Is Xi Jinping An Imbecile?
There were precious few surprises on offer in Li Qiang’s first annual work report, delivered
Supreme Court Cowers, Bows To Trump
Donald Trump’s still allowed to run for president despite his actions in the aftermath of
No Questions Asked
The regime in Beijing will do what’s necessary to foster high-quality growth and common prosperity
Joe Biden Has A Netanyahu Problem
Joe Biden has a Benjamin Netanyahu problem. As most readers are doubtless aware, an aid
Trump Completes GOP Conquest As Mitch McConnell Abdicates
Mitch McConnell’s a lot of things, but naive isn’t one of them. And naive right
Trump Mythos Renders Biden’s Economic Reality Meaningless
Janet Yellen says Joe Biden saved the world. “Over the past year, global growth has
Are We Safe?
“Are you safe?” I used to get that question a lot. It was either completely
Houthi Hijinks
The Houthis had a busy day. Crazy rascals. The situation in Yemen’s the furthest thing
How Serious Is Yulia Navalnaya?
The Russian opposition has a new face. And Vladimir Putin a new nemesis. Ostensibly, anyway.
‘Sudden Death Syndrome’
On Saturday morning, Lyudmila Navalnaya arrived in the tiny, frigid settlement of Kharp for the
‘No Future, No Hope, Nothing’: Aleksei Navalny Dead At 47
Aleksei Navalny’s gone. He keeled over and died Friday after taking a stroll around Polar
The Caesar Kunikov Gets An Upgrade
Vladimir Putin lost another ship. Ukraine’s efforts to expel the czar’s invading army might be
With Allies Like These
I tend to ignore most of what Donald Trump says for what I assume are
Israel Readies Rafah Invasion Amid Debt Downgrade, ‘Too Far’ Criticism
“Victory is within reach,” Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC’s Jonathan Karl in a weekend interview. “We’re
Generally Speaking
Ukraine’s army is under new management as of… well, as of now. I suppose that’s
Bolsonaro Officials Planned Outright Military Takeover In Brazil, Police Allege
Donald Trump’s not the only former president under investigation for plotting to overthrow the democracy
Abu Bakr Al-Saadi, Signing Off!
Abu Bakr Al-Saadi’s done. On Wednesday evening, the Kataib Hezbollah underboss was tooling around Baghdad
You must be logged in to post a comment.