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New energy sanctions against Russia. Why now?New energy sanctions against Russia. Why now?
0 Comments 4:58 pmThe outgoing US administration has just imposed new sanctions on Russian energy exports. As so often none of the media[...]
Triumph of ideology over literatureTriumph of ideology over literature
0 Comments 9:04 amI’ve read the Guardian’s article by a US academic about Russian author Victor Pelevin, with interest. Chiefly, it makes we[...]
Media silences on GazaMedia silences on Gaza
0 Comments 9:16 amI am struck by what seem to me to be some omissions in the media narrative on Gaza. Firstly, the[...]
Loopy loo – what passes for serious discourse on foreign policy in the WestLoopy loo – what passes for serious discourse on foreign policy in the West
0 Comments 5:51 pmThis is just one example of millions. Some fêted liberal author. He is getting a some airtime in the Guardian[...]
How States Think – The Rationality of Foreign Policy – Professor John MearsheimerHow States Think – The Rationality of Foreign Policy – Professor John Mearsheimer
0 Comments 9:34 amChapter 1 Rational Actor Assumption Professor Mearsheimer defines rational decision making in International Relations as a state having a credible[...]
The media glosses Israeli terrorismThe media glosses Israeli terrorism
0 Comments 1:43 pmThis is a programme called 60 Minutes, apparently the flagship documentary series of US broadcaster CBS, telling its audience about[...]
Lavrov sets out the positionLavrov sets out the position
0 Comments 5:52 pmAt least someone in the Western media sees that it is important to hear the Russian point of view. Of[...]
The “constitutional crisis” in GeorgiaThe “constitutional crisis” in Georgia
0 Comments 3:40 pmSo. Here we go. The Georgian Dream party won the recent elections in Georgia. According to Western media polling in[...]
Commentary on speech by new NATO Chief Mark RutteCommentary on speech by new NATO Chief Mark Rutte
0 Comments 4:40 pmThis is a speech given by the new NATO Chief, former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte. The main point of[...]
No end to the foolishness in the EU – Kaja Kallas proves her mettle by taking folly to a new levelNo end to the foolishness in the EU – Kaja Kallas proves her mettle by taking folly to a new level
0 Comments 8:46 amThe EU has a new “High Representative” – Kaja Kallas, a former Estonian Prime Minister. I noted her appointment and[...]