Scott Ritter – Russia’s Dark Sage. Trump can’t be trusted. He is pursuing regime change in Russia to oust Putin!
by Scott Ritter [1-3-2026] Scott Ritter(bio). (RAD: This is a very insightful analysis that needs to be understood, especially in light of what Trump just did in Venezuela. Not only can’t Trump be trusted to negotiate with Russia in good faith, it is now more than obvious that he is actively pursuing regime change in…
Larry Johnson, Judge Napolitano: Did Trump Cross the Line in Venezuela?
by Judge Napolitano [1-3-2025] Larry C. Johnson(bio).
Fyodor Lukyanov: The West gambled on Russia’s defeat, and trapped itself instead
by Fyodor Lukyanov [1-2-2026]. Fyodor Lukyanov is one of the most prominent Russian experts in the field of international relations and foreign policy. He has worked in journalism since 1990 and is the author of numerous publications on modern international relations and Russian foreign policy. Since 2002, he has been the editor-in-chief of Russia in…
Chinese President Xi vows ‘unstoppable’ reunification with Taiwan
by RT [1-1-2026]. Beijing’s military has held large-scale drills as a warning to the island’s “separatist forces” and their Western backers. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has repeatedly stated that reunification with Taiwan is “inevitable,” reiterated the notion in his address to the nation on New Year’s Eve, touting an unbreakable “bond of blood and…
Pepe Escobar, Larry Johnson: The West Is DOOMED to Lose the Global Power Struggle
by Counter Currents [12-31-2025] Pepe Escobar(bio), Larry C. Johnson(bio). In this episode our longtime friend Pepe Escobar breaks down the end of U.S. dominance, why Europe is irrelevant and how Russia, China, and India are changing the world. 00:00 Why No Peace Agreement Is Possible Between the US and Russia 06:00 Russia’s Arctic Plans: A…
Larry Johnson, Lawrence Wilkerson, Danny Haiphong – Putin’s Payback IMMINENT; Trump & CIA’s Cover BLOWN; Venezuela; Iran; Israel
by Danny Haiphong [1-2-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). (RAD: 91 drones were recently sent to attack Putin’s residence outside of Moscow from Ukraine. Russia has made it clear that there will be a dramatic response that can’t be ignored. Russia’s assumption that Trump has been serious about resolving the Ukrainian conflict & establishing a better relationship…
2025 was dismal for Western Europe. And at this rate, it will get worse
by Tarik Cyril Amar [12-31-2025]. Tarik Cyril Amar is a historian and expert on international politics. He has a BA in Modern History from Oxford University, an MSc in International History from the LSE, and a PhD in History from Princeton University. He has held scholarships at the Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Harvard Ukrainian…
Ukraine in 2025, explained: The front line finally sets the terms of diplomacy
by RT [12-31-2025]. Realism returned after three years of counter-offensives, narratives, and red lines. After three years in which politics tried to outrun the battlefield, 2025 marked a significant reversal. Ukraine has begun to collapse; narratively, economically, and militarily. For the first time since the conflict escalated, there was no Ukrainian offensive whatsoever, never mind…
Is Russia’s economy really on the verge of collapse? No
by Henry Johnston [12-30-2025]. Henry Johnston is based in Moscow, Russia and contributes pieces mainly about economics and finance. He worked for over a decade in the investment research unit of Russia’s largest bank. He has a deep interest in history and philosophy and is an avid amateur chess player. The Russian central bank is making…
Vaccines, super jets and energy megadeals: 12 Russian success stories from 2025
by RT [12-27-2025]. The country has enjoyed achievements in areas ranging from medical research and Arctic trade routes to new jets and energy megadeals. In a year marked by global transformation and geopolitical tensions, Russia has quietly forged ahead with some significant achievements and plans for the future, showcasing its resilience and innovation. From unveiling…
Rewriting the rules of war: What Russia achieved in the 2025 arms race
by Dmitry Kornev [12-27-2025]. Dmitry Kornev is a military analyst, investigative journalist, and founder of the defense research website MilitaryRussia.ru. Born in Tomsk in 1969, he graduated from Tomsk State University with a degree in sociology. Kornev specializes in the study of Soviet and Russian military technology, with a focus on strategic missile systems, submarines,…
Paulo Nogueira Batista, Glenn Diesen: West & US Destroys Global Economics System; Decline of US & Europe
by Glenn Diesen [12-27-2025]. (RAD: This is a very important discussion, especially since Paulo Batista was a former Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) & is a founding Vice President of the BRIX New Development Bank. Therefore, he is very familiar with the complexities of the world financial systems, including political issues. One…