As Russia Stirs More Trouble In Eastern Ukraine, The West Does Nothing
WASHINGTON – We were told that Russia would pay a heavy price for its invasion and subsequent annexation of Crimea,...
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Sunrise in Maputo
MAPUTO, Mozambique– The owners had extolled the many advantages of that apartment, right on the upscale Avenida Julius Nyerere, the...
Putin Enjoys His Moment Of Glory – But Russia’s Economic Future Is Bleak
WASHINGTON – As I predicted, the Crimea invasion failed to trigger serious actions against Russia. Sure, Western governments have protested and...
Economic Analyses Fail To Mention That China Is A One Party State
WASHINGTON – When it comes to judging China’s economic policies, Western policy-makers and experts are careful to limit their analysis...
China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Lacks Credibility
WASHINGTON – There is some similarity between the goal openly stated by the current Chinese Communist Party leadership to fight corruption and...
Obama’s Indirect Message to Putin: “You Behaved Really Badly, But You Get To Keep Crimea”
WASHINGTON – Obama’s March 26 speech at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels included a good, almost elegant and historically appropriate description of...
In the WSJ Former US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Outlines A Compelling Russia Strategy
WASHINGTON – Robert Gates, who served as US Secretary of Defense under both President George W. Bush and President Barack...
Afghan President Hamid Karzai Supports Russia’s Annexation Of Crimea
WASHINGTON – Russia’s annexation of Crimea has just gained an unexpected supporter: Afghan President Hamid Karzai. According to him, the forced...
Crimea Political Score Card: Putin Wins, America Loses
WASHINGTON – President Obama and the European leaders will meet very soon in Europe, in The Hague, for a summit...
A Reluctant Obama Announces Weak Sanctions Against Russia
WASHINGTON – If body language alone were an indicator of resolve and courage, then not much reassurance from President Obama’s latest...