I remember that. One of my favourite headers. (View Post)

However, when the invasion started, I think the consensus was that if Ukraine could last two weeks it would have done better than expected. Certainly no-one expected Ukraine to launch a counter invas… (View Post)

I'd also add that he is wrong that the west has underestimated Russian economic and military strength. The reverse is true. The was in Ukraine is one of those occasions where doing the morally r… (View Post)

I think there's quite a lot of genetic evidence to that effect - though if you're asking me for a source I would have to gesture vaguely in the direction of my bookshelf and mumble. But gen… (View Post)

*Raises hand* - I'm tentatively predicting the collapse of Russia, within 20 years or so. But there's a lot can happen between now and then. Very broadly, we are much better off if we are i… (View Post)