Russia Must Defeat Ukraine Before Trump 2.0’s “War Of Attrition” Really Gets Going Andrew Korybko Jun 22, 2026 The only reprieve in that dark scenario, other than obliterating Ukraine to neutralize the NATO threats emanating from there once and for all per the special operation’s goal, would be for Russia Read more
Who Won The Third Gulf War? Andrew Korybko Jun 15, 2026 Iran is poised to gradually return to the US-led Western order within certain limits exactly as Iran’s moderate faction has long wanted, its hardline faction has successfully preserved the armed forces and their missile stockpile, while Israel achieved none Read more
The FSB Chief Warned That The West’s “Holy Grail Of Hybrid War” Is Being Deployed To The CIS Andrew Korybko Jun 09, 2026 AI-assisted infowars could psychologically sever the former USSR’s Turkic populations from Russia. FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov warned during a recent meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States Read more
France’s “Forward Deterrence” Vis-à-vis Russia Raises The Risk Of Nuclear War Andrew Korybko Jun 01, 2026 France’s planned deployment of nuclear-armed Rafale jets armed in the Arctic, Central Europe, and possibly also the Balkans poses a qualitatively new strategic threat to Russia. The announcement in late April that France and Read more
The Starobelsk Dormitory Bombing Reflects Horribly On Ukraine & Its Western Patrons Andrew Korybko May 26, 2026 One of the special operation’s goals is to neutralize these Ukrainian terrorist threats to civilians that Russia long foresaw but was unable to preemptively avert through diplomatic means. Three waves of Ukrainian drones Read more
When Andrew asked me a couple of years ago if I would republish some of his work I was surprised and honoured, being an obscure blogger. I have not regretted doing so and find Andrew a non-partisan writer, something rare in the error of influencers, government propaganda channels, and creators Read more
Germany’s Military Patronage Of Ukraine Is A Crucial Part Of Its Grand Strategy Andrew Korybko May 19, 2026 Taking the lead in containing Russia in Europe on the US’ behalf is the prerequisite for rebuilding “Fortress Europe” and thus becoming the continent’s hegemon without firing a shot. German Defense Minister Read more
South Korea Will Remain A Key Part Of The US’ Chinese Containment Plans Andrew Korybko May 14, 2026 The Sino-Russo Entente might evolve into a de facto alliance if South Korea and Japan join AUKUS+, the US’ de facto “Asian NATO”, but that risks spooking India into a de facto Read more
How “Gentle” Would A Russian-Armenian “Divorce” Really Be? Andrew Korybko May 11, 2026 Instead of waiting for Pashinyan to hold a referendum on joining the EU, which he might never end up doing in order to retain the advantages from membership in the Eurasian Economic Union for as long as Read more
Trump’s Neo-Reagan Doctrine Is Rolling Back Russian Influence Across The World Andrew Korybko May 01, 2026 Absent a deal with Trump, which Putin could be further induced to agree to if Trump promises to reduce US pressure on some – but not all – of these countries, Russia might lose Read more