Russia’s Allies Complain Putin Was Nowhere When It Mattered Most
It’s becoming increasingly clear, from the rumblings coming from those who once saw Russia as a reliable partner, that Putin’s absence is being felt most keenly. The initial expectations of a swift and decisive victory in Ukraine have been shattered, revealing a military that, despite four years of effort, seems incapable of achieving its objectives. Allies, watching this unfold, are now expressing a very palpable sense of disappointment.
They’re realizing that the image of strength Russia projected was largely a facade. The military’s capabilities, once feared and respected, are now exposed as significantly weaker than anticipated.… Continue reading
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports. This whole situation feels like a request for a status report, but with stakes much higher than a delayed project. The Pentagon, according to the Financial Times, is pressing Japan and Australia for specifics on their involvement should the U.S. and China clash over Taiwan. The urgency is palpable, and the question seems simple enough: “If things go sideways, what do you do?” But the responses are anything but.
That’s because Elbridge Colby, a key figure within the Pentagon, is driving this push. His name pops up again and again, and he’s apparently quite the personality, also known for some policy choices that have, let’s just say, ruffled some feathers among the allies.… Continue reading
Donald Trump’s foreign policy is characterized by a pattern of abandoning allies, most recently exemplified by his public criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky. This behavior, coupled with his perceived favoritism towards Vladimir Putin, undermines longstanding alliances and jeopardizes international stability. Trump’s actions, such as negotiating Ukraine’s fate without its involvement and publicly degrading Zelensky, severely damage U.S. credibility and embolden adversaries. This shift in approach risks a global realignment, with allies rearming and potentially forging new partnerships, leaving the U.S. isolated and facing an increasingly powerful China.
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Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker