As we said before, it is very much important to view current events through a historical lens or theory in order to then ascertain certain inferences and conclusions or perhaps certain views and interpretations regarding current events as a result of a deep understanding of history. And as we contended here, world history seems to … Continue reading Finding Jesus
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American Grand Strategy
Thus, if there is any “grand strategy” to be had on the part of Washington despite its relative isolation and withdrawal from Eurasian affairs, it would be the same as before and it is a long-standing one, namely, a strategy of “containment” vis-à-vis Russia and the establishment of a basic power equilibrium and order in … Continue reading American Grand Strategy
The Making of Russian Strategy
The danger and risk in Washington at the present moment is very much over-expansion on one hand and under-balancing against the Russian threat on the other hand. Moreover, we can go as far back as the Soviet era to understand what Russian objectives and strategies are. Russian strategy possesses “a continuity and a coherence all … Continue reading The Making of Russian Strategy
Balanced Perspectives
For an expert take on what is perhaps the official Russian narrative or perspective, I often turn to Andrei Martyanov in addition to keeping an open ear to what actual Kremlin officials and Russian media have to say. Martyanov is an authoritative source on the official Russian narrative and perspective and an expert military strategist … Continue reading Balanced Perspectives
The Psychological Equation
Given what “containment” and “deterrence” consists of on one hand and the Russian perspective on the other hand, it follows that at one particular stage of the Cold War in the 20th century, the United States took a shot at what is known as détente in order to probe as to whether the prospect or … Continue reading The Psychological Equation
Adam A. Azim 