Commentaries

“Hug a Chinese Person” – the Greatest PSYOP of All Time?

October 13, 2022 by Ian Kummer

This week I was thinking about the art of a psychological operation (PSYOP), and realized that one of the greatest PSYOPs in history just happened recently in front of our noses, and we completely missed it.

Missile Strikes Target Ukraine, but USA is the Audience

October 12, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Russia’s ongoing missile strikes this week seem to have clear goals, both on the operational and strategic level. The operational goal is most likely to cripple Ukraine’s power grid, and keep it crippled. It’s possible to guess at the bigger strategic goal: to make the continuing the war unacceptably expensive for the USA. As usual, … Read more

Symbolism of the Crimean Bridge Terrorist Attack

October 10, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Saturday’s car bombing attack that damaged the Crimean Bridge and left three people dead did serve some military purpose, but that’s not the true motivation behind it. Since the Crimean Bridge first opened to traffic in 2018, every nazi and liberal (ah, I repeat myself) in the western world has been obsessed with destroying it. … Read more

Autumn Thoughts and Vibes in Russia

October 9, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Here’s a “status report” on the horrors of existing in Russia.

NATO Vs. Russia is a Hybrid War

October 7, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Let’s look at what’s happening in the Ukrainian battlefield, and worldwide. There are some important points that I think almost everyone is missing, or don’t recognize the significance of.