Hmmm: like me, you've been to that part of the world. Would you really describe it as more failed than -say- Belorus? And you have to admit that the ex-Soviet states that got into bed with the W… (View Post)

The problem is that European diplomats (and I include Mandelson in this) think Trump is just another leader to be bargained with. This fundamentally misunderstands Trump. There is no bargain to which… (View Post)

If Vladimir Putin truly wanted peace, he would never have invaded Ukraine. (View Post)

The issue is that all banks deeply entwined with each other. And the insolvency of one, if it causes depositors not to be able to withdraw money or for companies to pay staff, can mean the insolvency… (View Post)

Fortunately there's no possibility whatsoever that her testimony will be in any way influenced by the fact that DJT has just let her out of prison. (View Post)