Russia has made a mess of our lovely world order - whatever shall we do now?

Russia has options - none of them happen to be good. This is what happens when you don't count the cost before picking on the little kid.

What happens when a political party collapses - especially a major American party?

Why is Russia so scared of having NATO on its border? Or is NATO expansion an excuse, not a reason?

The basics of US nuclear strategy - because evidently schools are worse than I'd thought. Understanding foreign policy especially as it relates to Russia and China, requires a knowledge of US nuclear strategy This won't make you a military strategist but it will help understand the current conflict.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has far reaching implications. We cover briefly the most obvious issues that relate to the US.

My initial assessment, written 2/25/22

Sleepy Joe proves one again that he can give the most lackluster performances under the most critical of circumstances.

Trudeau rescinds the EAD - in a whiplash inducing political turnaround.

No denying it's a sad day for Canada and for freedom - the Canada House of Commons has voted for authoritarianism. But ain't no fat ladies singing just yet.