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Is Ukraine really the first “open source war?”

March 8, 2023 by Ian Kummer

There is a perhaps unprecedented volume of video and photography coming out of the combat zone, leading to many commentators to declare we are witnessing the first “open source war.” But is it really as open-sourcy as everyone claims? No, not really.

Why are American Conservatives so apathetic about World War III?

March 5, 2023March 4, 2023 by Ian Kummer

The Republican party would, in theory at least, like to win an election once in a while. So why are they being so lethargic in their opposition to what should be the single biggest political issue today?

Is It Really “Whataboutism” To Compare Russian and American Wars?

February 20, 2023 by Ian Kummer

NATO enthusiasts, journalists, and politicians have spent the last year loudly and repeatedly claiming that it is “whataboutism” to compare Russian wars and interventions with their American equivalents. But is this really true? Let’s analyze the argument from a neutral perspective.

The Nord Stream Question No One is Asking

February 18, 2023 by Ian Kummer

Seymour Hersh set the internet ablaze this month when he accused the Biden administration of orchestrating the Nord Stream explosions last September, but no one seems to be asking what I consider to be the most important question of all.

Is China Planning to Invade Russia?

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 by Ian Kummer

For many years, western media has speculated that China is scheming to invade Russia, and these “news reports” speculating about it only intensified after fighting in Ukraine flared up last year. But here’s the thing, it’s not reporting, or even simple speculation. It’s a provocation and neo-nazi propaganda. Here’s why.