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Under the (Persian) volcano
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Under the (Persian) volcano
October 22, 2026

Iran and Russia, both sanctioned to oblivion, are indeed in synch like never before, coordinating everything on a shared front.

The truth about Burnham’s Russia meddling claims in Brexit vote
October 22, 2026

Burnham’s Russia interference claim is a hoax to justify re-joining the EU and war prep.

The truth about Burnham’s Russia meddling claims in Brexit vote
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Should Russia save Europe?
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Should Russia save Europe?
October 22, 2026

Build a physical border—widen rivers from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Sell resources to those who keep their word. Not one ruble for Europe’s rebuild, Tim Kirby writes.

Yet another financialised peace initiative from the Witkoff-Kushner stable
October 22, 2026

Instead of prioritizing stakeholder profit, the Witkoff-Europe combo should address Eurasian security architecture and NATO-Russia-China frontiers to gain traction in Moscow.

Yet another financialised peace initiative from the Witkoff-Kushner stable
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Charles Darwin and the origin of agnosticism
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Charles Darwin and the origin of agnosticism
October 21, 2026

Darwin wasn’t an agnostic by conviction – he was an atheist who rejected Christianity as immoral.

The Brazilian elections that could just as well be in Portugal or the EU
October 21, 2026

Brazil’s elections: “new right” that smells like fascism, a left lost in identity politics.

The Brazilian elections that could just as well be in Portugal or the EU
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Saudi airport bombing is a stark reminder of MbS’s fragile hold on power
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Saudi airport bombing is a stark reminder of MbS’s fragile hold on power
October 20, 2026

Mohammed bin Salman is learning a lot about being a leader, although it is the Houthis who are giving him the lessons.

BRICS and the limits of collective action in the Middle East
October 20, 2026

Without becoming official, BRICS’ role in resolving conflicts remains reduced.

BRICS and the limits of collective action in the Middle East
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