What happened in Syria was unpredictable but a long time in coming. Behind the scenes, both Russia and Iran understood
Author: Tom Shackleford
Middle East Deceptions
Americans tend to conflate outcomes in the Middle East with outright military victories. This hasn’t been the case since the
Historical Primer on the Syrian Catastrophe
One of the things to keep in mind about the Middle East is that this is a place which was
Deals & Motives
My take on what Trump ultimately intends to do with Ukraine is similar to what he managed to pull off
Incoming
The reality of the war in Ukraine often eludes American comprehension because we don’t have a useful frame of reference
Diverse Perspectives
If you visit Europe, you’ll quickly realize that they’re White and you’re White, but these are people from quite a
Whose Electoral Victory?
We live under a system which is evil and premised upon lies. It’s therefore impossible to discern any sustainable logic
8 Years Later
As one ages, you begin to realize that life is a learning experience until your number comes up, at which
A Free Concert
Imagine you were living in ancient Rome as a regular prole who got to experience an afternoon at the Colosseum.
Don’t Get Popped
I’m not racist, but I must admit I’ve had trouble fathoming the positive utility of African Americans since the introduction