Von Der Leyen’s Defence Agenda Puts Europe On The Path To War With Russia By Andrew Korybko The only thing that might avert the Third World War that looks increasingly inevitable is if Russia decisively restores deterrence. European Commission President Ursula… Read More ›
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Yagodin Strike: Did Putin Try To Assassinate Boris Johnson And David Petraeus?
Yagodin Strike: Did Putin Try To Assassinate Boris Johnson And David Petraeus? By Andrew Korybko Putin could have easily had them taken out if he wanted to, but he instead sought to signal that Western dignitaries shouldn’t continue taking for granted… Read More ›
How Far Will Trump Go In Threatening The UK’s Territorial Integrity?
How Far Will Trump Go In Threatening The UK’s Territorial Integrity? By Andrew Korybko His remarks about its dispute with Argentina and Irish unification have caused alarm in London. Trump casually quipped in early September that the US might not come to the… Read More ›
The UK Reminded The World Of Its Historical Role In Containing Russia
The UK Reminded The World Of Its Historical Role In Containing Russia By Andrew Korybko It’s accordingly expected to soon contribute to the Asian fronts of the new “cordon sanitaire” around Russia. New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gave a speech in Kiev… Read More ›
It’s Premature For Russia’s Supporters To Celebrate The Coalition Of The Willing’s “Slow Death”
It’s Premature For Russia’s Supporters To Celebrate The Coalition Of The Willing’s “Slow Death” By Andrew Korybko Instead of recklessly risking World War III through the deployment of their troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire, they might instead more pragmatically strengthen… Read More ›
Is Germany Quietly Preparing To Become Europe’s Next Nuclear Power?
Is Germany Quietly Preparing To Become Europe’s Next Nuclear Power? By Andrew Korybko Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported that it’s moving in this direction. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s announcement in mid-July that his country will participate in a French nuclear drill for the… Read More ›
France Is Leading The West’s “War of Attrition” Against Russia
France Is Leading The West’s “War of Attrition” Against Russia By Andrew Korybko Its leadership apparently calculated that the associated risks are worth becoming the US’ top ally in “NATO 3.0”, but its competition with Germany and the UK for this… Read More ›
The Ankara Declaration Committed NATO To A Forever War With Russia
The Ankara Declaration Committed NATO To A Forever War With Russia By Andrew Korybko Its members’ pledge of €140 billion divided between the rest of this year and the next disincentivizes Russia to cease hostilities even once it obtains full control… Read More ›
Why Poland Should Become the Baltic States’ Security Guarantor in NATO 3.0
Why Poland Should Become the Baltic States’ Security Guarantor in NATO 3.0 By Andrew Korybko This would prevent the Western European states (primarily Germany) and Ukraine from outflanking it, ensure that Kiev doesn’t provoke a conflict with Russia that puts Poland… Read More ›
Finland Is Much More Likely To Host French Nukes Than American Ones
Finland Is Much More Likely To Host French Nukes Than American Ones By Andrew Korybko The US is scaling back its direct military commitment to the continent, the only possible exception being the permanent deployment of troops to Poland and its… Read More ›