He'll go for the Baltics. Small, formerly part of USSR itself, and with largeish Russian minorities. NATO members, but he'll take risk, as he gains enhanced access to Baltic. (View Post)

It's a question of scale and impact. Literally millions of pheasants are introduced into the countryside every year. Their biomass is greater than that of all wild birds combined. No-one really knows… (View Post)

An interesting (and brief) Peter Zeihan account of Russia's intel activity. Basically, having been booted out of much of the west, their spies and saboteurs, are focusing on Africa, Mexico, etc. http… (View Post)

He'll soon be competing with John Major for best-loved ex-PM. Both like cricket: maybe something to do with it? (View Post)

Have been away overseas for a week and not been following budget. Having returned and spoken to friends and acquaintances, been quite taken aback by hostility to the budget. General view seems to be … (View Post)