‘Whisper It Quietly’ … But Russia’s Financial Situation Looks Better Than the West’s

‘Whisper It Quietly’ … But Russia’s Financial Situation Looks Better Than the West’s

Despite the barrage of sanctions that the Russian economy got hit with at the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, the West’s economy seems to be taking the brunt of these sanctions instead of its intended target. On Friday, Russia’s Central Bank cut interest rates by 3% (from 20 to 17%). And, though…

Africa and the Collective West after the Start of Russia’s Special Operation in Ukraine

Africa and the Collective West after the Start of Russia’s Special Operation in Ukraine

It was not yesterday that the US and EU countries, as well as the famous constellation (which in addition to the US includes the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) started a hybrid war against Russia, including on the African continent. They started it back in 2012, when it became clear that Vladimir Putin was…

Clash of Christianities: Why Europe Cannot Understand Russia

Clash of Christianities: Why Europe Cannot Understand Russia

Under an ubiquitous, toxic atmosphere of cognitive dissonance drenched in Russophobia, it’s absolutely impossible to have a meaningful discussion on finer points of Russian history and culture across the NATO space – a phenomenon I’m experiencing back in Paris right now, fresh from a long stint in Istanbul. At best, in a semblance of civilized…

The End of Western Domination

The End of Western Domination

The United States, which was a late participant in the World Wars and suffered no losses on its territory, emerged victorious from the world conflicts. Inheriting the European empires, it developed a system of domination that made it the “world’s policeman. However, their hegemony was fragile and could not resist the development of large nations….