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…
Missiles with unlimited range, nuclear sea drones and hypersonics: Key additions to Russia’s arsenal in 2025
by RT [12-28-2025]. RT looks into the new tools at the disposal of the Russian military. Over the past year, Russia has unveiled multiple new weaponry systems, including those actively used in the Ukraine conflict, as well as new additions to the country’s strategic deterrent arsenal. The new weapons include futuristic nuclear-capable and nuclear-propelled systems,…
From collapse fears to resilience: How Russia reshaped its economy by the end of 2025
by RT [12-31-2025]. By a Moscow-based reporters Lidia Misnik & Anna Fedyunina, Associate Professors in Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Economic Sciences, HSE University. A deep dive into how state influence, Asian trade, and domestic production are reshaping the Russian economy. In 2025, the Russian economy looks very different from the one analysts feared…
Stanislav Krapivnik, Glenn Diesen: Massive Escalation after Attack on Putin’s Residence
by Glenn Diesen [12-30-2025]. (RAD: This discussion is definitely worth paying attention to, especially since Stanislav has experience living in the US & fighting in their military. He is now living in Russia for the past 15 years & understands what is happening in Russia. As you will see, he has taken the time to…
A New Window to the World: How Sanctions Accelerated Russia’s Energy Sovereignty
by From Russia with Love [12-31-2025]. As the year drew to a close, Gazprom reported significant progress on a landmark construction project-the gas processing and liquefaction plant (LNG complex) in Ust-Luga. Its readiness has reached 70%, and this is more than just a number: it symbolizes a profound strategic turn in Russia’s economy. 👔 From…