Recent Posts

Imaging The Day After A Russian Conquest Of Kyiv: Not A Pretty Picture – Analysis

It may be only a matter of time before Russian troops control the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and topple President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, that may not be the end of the story. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops could find themselves in Ukraine for the long haul depending on whether Ukrainians …

Read More »

Russia To Pay For Putin’s Ukraine Invasion With Higher Inflation, Weaker Ruble, Slower Growth – Analysis

The economic fallout from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine will hit citizens in the wallet as prices and borrowing costs rise, curtailing growth and creating an uncertain future, economists said. The United States and its European allies this week announced what they called the toughest sanctions yet …

Read More »

Russia’s Destruction Of Independent Ukraine Sets Ominous Precedent For Other States

Some thoughts on Ukraine: Russia’s invasion and likely absorption of that country into Russia (either swallowed whole or as a satellite), establishes some terribly alarming precedents for other countries embroiled in disputes. Thus far, China has merely rattled sabers at Taiwan. It has made threats and launched aerial flyovers into …

Read More »