We have become a nation that in many ways eschews the importance of history. And in overlooking history, we also overlook the lessons it can and does teach us. The ancient Greeks, for example, lived long ago, but in many ways they’re just like us. Successes and failures, great inventions and disastrous wars, the people […]
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: Afterword
On June 16-18, 2016 the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was held. This time the Russians were surprised by its pathos and international community – by high-ranking European politicians having attended the forum. For the first time after the Crimea annexation politicians of such a high level visited this Forum. The Russians were extremely […]
Law or force, what will BSEC choose?
The activity of international regional Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) is aimed at development of lasting and close cooperation among the countries of Black Sea region. This organization integrates 12 states of Black Sea region: Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine. Three states – Greece, Bulgaria and Romania […]
Crimea: focus on militarization
Why did Russia need so badly Crimea: whether to restore the historical justice or to create strategic point of departure for the further expansion in the West? Harsh increases in the personnel of the Russian armed forces in the peninsula, redeployment of the materiel, start of the military exercises are nothing but the evidences in […]
Welcome Back to “the World,” Vietnam Vet
The Veterans Administration organized a nationwide function on the 29th of March this year. The purpose was to recognize and “welcome home” all Vietnam veterans. It was pretty low-key, but events were being held in 5388 locations around the country. I saw an announcement of it in the local paper. It was to be held […]
Moscow & Vatican: a union made in heaven or the new direction of Kremlin’s geostrategy?
An ability to reach agreement, to make concessions in order to achieve a common goal – seems to be a good human virtue. But when we talk about backstage agreements for the sake of personal gain, neglecting the interests of those who trust you, betraying your own principles – it can’t be related to the […]
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