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The Russian Mystery

There are too many unknowns to count in the Ukraine war. From the upcoming spring offensive to covert U.S. intelligence operations, mysteries abound. But...

Victory Day

We are a few weeks away from the anniversary of Victory Day, which marks the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. The annual parade...

The Logic of American Strategy and War

In recent weeks I have focused on the social and economic evolution of the United States. Obviously, we also need to discuss U.S. strategic...

The American Crisis Intensifies

As I ooze back to consciousness after COVID-19 had me in its grip for the past few weeks, it has occurred to me that...

The Technology of Taming Weapons

The massive spring offensive against Ukraine that Russia threatened has not materialized. This does not mean it won’t happen, but it raises serious questions....

The Necessity of the Iraq War

I recently rose from a slumber to discover that many of the learned had risen up to declare the U.S. war in Iraq not...

In Search of a Mind

Tuesday is normally the day George publishes his weekly analysis, but that will not be happening this week. After three years of managing to...

Hungary and Russia

The Russian government has informed Hungary that its diplomats entering Russia will have to pay a fee rather than pass into Russia without paying...

China and Russia

There has been a great deal of discussion about Chinese military aid to Russia. The United States warned Beijing against sending such aid, and...

Mysterious Balloons

The relationship between nations is always complex and sometimes difficult to understand. Sometimes it enters the realm of the bizarre. And then, at the...

Ukraine Heading to Another Showdown

I should say up front that I am not writing about Chinese balloons. Instead, I am writing about the situation in Ukraine, which is...

On the Leaks of a War With China

Over the past few days, two senior U.S. officials – Gen. Mike Minihan, the head of the U.S. Air Force Mobility Command, and Michael...

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