"For my part, I would like to emphasize that we can only talk about reliable, legally binding agreements that should eliminate the root causes of the conflict and which should enshrine the mechanism for the impossibility of violating them." This will only happen with the total defeat and capitulation of the combined west. And at that point in time a process akin to de-natzification would be required for at least a generation. So far the people of the combined west have experienced a "phony war", but the imbeciles behind the curtain, behind the wall will insist continuing the stairway of escalation. Welcome to 2025.
Long Game; Long War; Ongoing Geopolitical Struggle of a similar yet different sort than that seen over the last 140 years. The primary Geopolitical method for what constitutes the Western Empire continues but its abilities are greatly diminished and the industrial capitalism that was its engine no longer exists. The Neoliberal Globalist structure that constitutes the West's Grandees now faces another challenge with Trump. As mentioned by those who understand, the contradictions within the Western Empire are already eating away at its innards and will eventually cause its collapse. I don't see anyway of reversing the process, nor do those who understand. Why is Putin already casting Russia's economic plan as far out as 2040, and China to 2049? Why is Putin seeking the leadership types he's described? I expect to see more of what I've seen from 2022 onward from Russia and China and a continuing clamor of nations that want to be on their bandwagon.
thanks karl... glenn diesen wrote a good article that you might enjoy.. it goes with your article and general overview.. - moa shared it in the week in review - The Case for Dismantling the Rules-Based International Order
Thanks james. I have that on my to-read list. I just finished a long comment to Don Midwest you might want to investigate on the Lavrov Arms control thread.
Welcome to the Gym! You’ll see there’s a very large archive of material. The pace of my production is related to the pace of world events. You’ll see my focus is on Russia and provision of primary documents and their related events. I don’t do a close coverage of the SMO, although I do follow it and other conflicts closely and the related diplomacy. Happy reading!
I'm your neighbor to the South in Yachats, Oregon. We go to Jazz Alley at least once annually to enjoy the music. I just finished viewing Nima's podcasts with Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson, both very highly suggested. https://www.youtube.com/@dialogueworks01/streams
I watch Nima often. I haven't been to Jazz Alley in many years. I used to go regularly. I also hated it when the capitalists killed off our Smooth Jazz station in 2013 - KWJZ.
LAVROV: Diplomat and Realist of the year; once again.
Happy New Year Karl.
Prof. Geoff Roberts gave your translation skills a shout-out on his list.
Yes, I look forward to an eventful 70th year in 2025. And Happy New Year to you as well! Thanks for the FYI!
"For my part, I would like to emphasize that we can only talk about reliable, legally binding agreements that should eliminate the root causes of the conflict and which should enshrine the mechanism for the impossibility of violating them." This will only happen with the total defeat and capitulation of the combined west. And at that point in time a process akin to de-natzification would be required for at least a generation. So far the people of the combined west have experienced a "phony war", but the imbeciles behind the curtain, behind the wall will insist continuing the stairway of escalation. Welcome to 2025.
Long Game; Long War; Ongoing Geopolitical Struggle of a similar yet different sort than that seen over the last 140 years. The primary Geopolitical method for what constitutes the Western Empire continues but its abilities are greatly diminished and the industrial capitalism that was its engine no longer exists. The Neoliberal Globalist structure that constitutes the West's Grandees now faces another challenge with Trump. As mentioned by those who understand, the contradictions within the Western Empire are already eating away at its innards and will eventually cause its collapse. I don't see anyway of reversing the process, nor do those who understand. Why is Putin already casting Russia's economic plan as far out as 2040, and China to 2049? Why is Putin seeking the leadership types he's described? I expect to see more of what I've seen from 2022 onward from Russia and China and a continuing clamor of nations that want to be on their bandwagon.
Thanks Karl, yes. Happy New Year, I'm about to re-watch "I, Claudius", seems fitting seeing what's coming in 2025.
And cheers! to you.
thanks karl... glenn diesen wrote a good article that you might enjoy.. it goes with your article and general overview.. - moa shared it in the week in review - The Case for Dismantling the Rules-Based International Order
https://glenndiesen.substack.com/p/the-case-for-dismantling-the-rules
Thanks james. I have that on my to-read list. I just finished a long comment to Don Midwest you might want to investigate on the Lavrov Arms control thread.
i will check it out.. thanks..
Happy New Year! I am happy to have found you on Substack. I am pretty new here. ☺️
Welcome to the Gym! You’ll see there’s a very large archive of material. The pace of my production is related to the pace of world events. You’ll see my focus is on Russia and provision of primary documents and their related events. I don’t do a close coverage of the SMO, although I do follow it and other conflicts closely and the related diplomacy. Happy reading!
Thank you. I do follow other scholars. I'm happy to avoid our western propaganda. I live in the Seattle region. ☺️
I'm your neighbor to the South in Yachats, Oregon. We go to Jazz Alley at least once annually to enjoy the music. I just finished viewing Nima's podcasts with Alex Krainer and Michael Hudson, both very highly suggested. https://www.youtube.com/@dialogueworks01/streams
I watch Nima often. I haven't been to Jazz Alley in many years. I used to go regularly. I also hated it when the capitalists killed off our Smooth Jazz station in 2013 - KWJZ.
I listen to SiriusXM for $8/mo and killed my dish. Lots of music to choose from!
Cool. 😎
Many thanks for this publication of the words of the honorable ambassador Mr. lavrov.
Yes, do enjoy New Year's Eve and those delights the coming year brings! And thanks for your contributions and worthy questions!