Russia

Ian As a Guest Speaker on Foreign Policy Review

November 3, 2022 by Ian Kummer

The guys over at Parrot TV invited me to appear on today’s podcast as a guest speaker. Today’s topics included Biden’s new sanctions on American citizens in/working for China, the relationship between Russia and the EU/Germany, and Russian attitudes toward the war. It has been literally years since I made any attempt at public speaking, so it was a good experience for me.

War Analysis and Synthesis, and Why They Both Suck

October 29, 2022 by Ian Kummer

I haven’t written much lately because, apparently, I don’t have much to say. But apparently I’m the minority. The analysts continue writing, whether or not they have anything to say. When it comes to commentaries on a war, or just about any other topic, there are two broad (but intertwined) categories: analysis and synthesis.

Atrocity Porn and Eating Bugs

October 23, 2022 by Ian Kummer

My previous hopes that hostilities in Ukraine would come to an end by winter were, apparently, wishful thinking. I also think the worst isn’t over yet, it’s only beginning. Here’s why. The first and most obvious reason is because spending packages, to “stand with Ukraine,” like HIMARS, are long term. There would be little point … Read more

A Shopping Trip in Russia

October 15, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Here’s another photo set from bad bad Russia. As a miserly procrastinator, I waited until my shoes were literally falling apart before I even thought about buying new ones. So finally, today, I did. This is what the Russian town of Mytishchi looks like on a typical sleepy Saturday morning.

Ex-General Ben Hodges Reveals Everything Wrong With NATO

October 14, 2022 by Ian Kummer

Today I came across an interview with Ben Hodges, a retired American general who became a paid shill for CEPA and later, Human Rights First (what a cute name). In this interview, Hodges claimed Ukrainian offensives have reached “irreversible momentum” and will reach Crimea by the end of the year.