Macron Ukraine

Why Macron's troops to Ukraine comment isn't as insane as it sounds. Some Western troops are already there, and Macron was very likely talking about nuclear contingencies etc.

China-Europe/Ukraine

Europe gives China a free pass on support for war on Ukraine. The EU remains unwilling to use its significant economic leverage against Beijing.

Kirill

Putin prevents Navalny burial as Patriarch Kirill plays Kremlin pet. The supposed moral leader of Russia's Orthodox Church cares little for true faith.

Russian assets

Give $100 billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The Russians have no real means of retaliation and the banking markets would hardly notice.

JD Vance-MSC, Wang Yi-MSC, Putin-Navalny body

JD Vance's defense message to Europe is imperfect but can't be ignored. The basic truth is that Europe continues to neglect its provisions for defense and for Ukraine.

China's Wang Yi reminds us that he is an awful diplomat. The Chinese foreign ministry chief brought a mixture of deception and arrogance to the Munich Security Conference.

It's orthodox-style Vladimir Putin to hide Alexei Navalny's body. The Russian president appears to have something to hide. At a minimum, he's betraying the Orthodox Christian values he claims to hold dear.

Putin and Navalny, Trump-Navalny

Putin shows his evil timidity in Navalny's death. Whether by action or neglect, Putin has finally rid himself of his most courageous opponent.

Sorry, Trump is not Navalny. Comparisons between the two men are absurd to the point of being farcical.

Turner disclosure

Why did Mike Turner disclose Russia's anti-satellite weapon? National security rationales are supplemented by possible campaign donor and FISA reauthorization interests.

Russia anti-satellite

U.S. fears Russia preparing to put a nuclear weapon in space. This fits with a longstanding Russian interest in anti-satellite capabilities.

Carlson interview with Putin

Tucker Carlson interview brings new insight into Putin's new and continued thinking. The reality of Putin is that he dislikes America and is determined to seize Ukraine.

Biden vs. Special Counsel, Biden vs. Kata'ib Hezbollah

Special Counsel Robert Hur offers weak excuses for not prosecuting Biden. The evidence collected and the public interest at stake should have led to a prosecution.

Biden deserves credit for Kata'ib Hezbollah strike. Military action of this kind is necessary to deter Iran.