New York Times Explains the CIA Proxy War
The New York Times explained why in a column published two days ago. The Ukraine is an outpost for the CIA to wage war against Russia, and has been for a long time. But the partnership is no wartime creation, nor is Ukraine the only beneficiary. It took root a decade ago, coming together in … Read more
Fight to the last Ukrainian
On Friday I went on Billy Bob’s show again. Here’s a summary of my basic points as I remember them: -The Ukrainian counter-offensive chewed up their stockpiles to such an extent they’re back to living hand-to-mouth with ammunition. They’re particularly hurting for vehicles, and that probably can’t be resolved without another US aid package. I … Read more
Why is the USA Still Occupying Germany and Japan?
Why are there still American troops in Germany and Japan in the aftermath of a war that ended in 1945? Well we can guess why Germany and Japan don’t mind, as Americans quite graciously spend trillions of dollars to deter all of their geopolitical rivals. But that insight raises an even bigger question which I’ll … Read more
Fantasy Meets Reality in Ukraine
NATO initially envisioned Ukrainians as the manifestation of their wet dream of futuristic light infantry. The idea was that Russia would be beaten by small groups of super soldiers using irregular tactics and equipped with iPads able to call in pinpoint-precise air and artillery barrages. I think that’s in part because NATO has not fought … Read more