occasional reflections on culture & politics
Strategic ambiguity may explain the puzzling gap between Western political rhetoric and real-world action — from Trump's overtures to Putin to coordinated strikes on Russia's allies. But even if a coherent strategy exists, democratic populations deserve clarity. Secrecy that undermines public trust ultimately weakens the very democracies it claims to protect.
https://youtu.be/d8yjkSMdrlw Again, it is clear Russia does not want peace. Now, after yet another series of days, even weeks of talking about the possibility that Russia would want peace—after all these meetings with Witkoff, Rubio, the Russian side, even the Ukrainian side—it is clear: if you ever thought that Russia just wants peace with Ukraine,… Continue reading #326: Putin Does Not Want Peace
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