If you rule a country like Russian President Vladimir Putin or Chinese President Xi Jinping do, there is not a lot of love lost for your people. Not only do these dictators try to suppress their own people, but they tend to surround themselves with… Read More »Ruling With an Iron Fist
Unrest continues to spread throughout the country of Iran as thousands of citizens protest the death of 22-year old Mahsa Amini while in police custody. Although the official word is that she died of a heart attack, her family and the world believe she died… Read More »Demonstrations Continue in Iran as Prison Catches Fire
The fight in Ukraine continues, with Ukraine making strides this week to take back a little more of their country, and seemingly holding the upper hand at the moment. This weekend, Russia was forced to withdraw its troops from Lyman, a town in the east… Read More »Ukraine Takes Back Another Corner
As Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksycontinues to defy gravity with his country’s victories in Ukraine, he is reaching out and urging the common people of Russia to defy their leader’s mobilization orders. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that he was conducting a partial military mobilization,… Read More »Money For Your Life: Ethnic Minorities Dying on the Battlefield
For those who follow climate events, it certainly seems as though the earth is spinning out of control. And at the rate things are currently going, with the earth warming, we are approaching what scientists call six dangerous tipping points. If these six tipping points… Read More »The Health of the Climate Hangs in the Balance
While most of us probably just think of the Arctic as an extremely cold place very distant from the rest of the world, there is increasing concern around the globe for the political ramifications of the region. With increased military action coming to light in… Read More »Keep an Eye Out For New Arctic Ambassador
As China makes increasingly provocative and aggressive moves against the nearby island of Taiwan, United States President, Joe Biden, and his administration are once again pledging their support for Taiwan against the powerhouse of China. This sticky situation keeps on presenting itself, and despite all… Read More »Pick a Side: China or Taiwan
As the war in Ukraine has waged on, and is now headed for its sixth month, it seems like some people around the globe have let the war fade to the back burner. For those not in the direct line of fire, it is possible… Read More »Devastating Loss for Ukranians and the World
With no end in sight to the Ukraine war, the price of natural gas and oil have devastated consumers around the globe. With fuel shortages, blackouts, and giant price tags, some countries have had to institute work from home orders just to keep people from… Read More »Blockbuster Energy Crisis
One of the most important tenets about foreign policy is that you have to build strong alliances along the way, and then do everything in your power to nurture these relationships. In good times and bad times, allies need to stick together, and when you… Read More »Saying Goodbye to a Friend