Two Israeli soldiers have been jailed for desecrating a large Crucifix of Jesus in southern Lebanon. While their actions may be deemed inappropriate, if not insensitive, they should certainly not incur a prison sentence for an offence that would normally result in a fine and a slap on the wrist anywhere in the world today. […]
Continue readingWith still two years to run of President Donald J. Trump’s second presidency, it may be timely, if a little early, to indulge in crystalball gazing. Still, here we go. Whoever is successful in the November 7, 2028, Presidential election, whether it be a Republican or Democrat, the natural bond of sympathy which exists between […]
Continue readingDonald Trump, to quote Winston Churchill, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. One moment, he acts decisively; the next, he appears to recant his previous stance, leaving everyone guessing what comes next. Some pundits tend to hail this behaviour as the ultimate in negotiating skills, while others suggest it’s the behaviour […]
Continue readingIsrael possesses the means and conceives the ends and the will to pursue its enemies wherever they may be. However, should the Jewish State be prevented from attaining victory by American self-interest, then Israel must do all it can to escape being sidelined. Confronting the reality of unfulfilled war aims and recognising its frontiers’ vulnerabilities, […]
Continue readingAmerica is now policing the Strait of Hormuz and deciding who will enter and exit the strait. This gunboat diplomacy raises the spectre of China inserting its own Naval contingent in the Strait of Hormuz in order to assure safe passage for its ships in and out of the Naval blockade. If this were to […]
Continue readingIn the aftermath of the failed talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran to bring about a permanent end to hostilities, the United States will impose a Naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz commencing Monday, 10:00 am EST, 5:00 pm Israel time. The action will cover all shipping regardless of […]
Continue readingIran’s rejection of a genuine peace initiative will, in the near future, be seen as the moment the world entered a calamity of no return, and, with it, the catastrophic collapse of the international order. If America and China emerge from this conflict as belligerents, the orgy of killing and devastation unleashed will be the […]
Continue readingNo matter how much shine U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to put on the agreement to cease hostilities with Iran for a two-week period, leading to a permanent halt to the 40-day conflict between the antagonists, what we are seeing is a backdown by Trump. Information leaking from the Islamic Republic of Iran suggests that […]
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