IMHO, one reason Georgia might be building closer relations with China is that it cannot depend on the US (and the West). They have had a bad experience. The Russian invasion in 2008, the Russo-Georgian War, left Georgia with no arms flow from Washington, especially when Georgia needed the arms…
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Iran-US-Israel-Middle East
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Great Report: ‘Iran’s Three-Ring Circus Is Performing for One Person: President Trump’
‘Tehran is trying to pull one over on Washington.’ As I often say, culture eats strategy for breakfast. From The Washington Star article, Iran’s Three-Ring Circus Is Performing for One Person: President Trump: ‘Far from bringing Tehran to the table, it is emboldening Mr. Vahidi and the IRGC to stay…
History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes
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YouTube History Documentary ‘The Wehrmacht Veterans in Africa: Uncensored Secret War (Full Story)’; Unrelated Imagery and Not Focused
Three days ago, HistoryAtWar released a YouTube documentary called ‘The Wehrmacht Veterans in Africa: Uncensored Secret War (Full Story)‘ The video description reads: ‘In the chaos of the Congo Crisis, a forgotten group of European mercenaries entered one of Africa’s most brutal secret wars. Among them were former Wehrmacht veterans,…
International Affairs
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Hungary’s Former Deputy State Secretary Offers His Insight On A Wide Range Of Topics At Toronto Dinner
It was an honour to be invited to a Mackenzie Institute dinner on Wednesday at the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI) to meet and hear Hungary’s Dr. Márton Ugrósdy speak. Dr. Márton Ugrósdy was Hungary’s former Deputy State Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister’s Political Director ‘Dr. Márton Ugrósdy is a…
History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes
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The Vatican, Rome, Worth Sharing
Below are photographs from the Vatican that I think are worth sharing. Photos taken on 16 May, 2026. — RdM
Weapons, Military History
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Forgotten Weapons: H&R T223: In Vietnam Before the HK33
People who know think of the M14 and the M16 when they think of the US forces in the Vietnam War. Meanwhile, wars are testing grounds for weapon systems. –RdM 🔴 Forgotten Weapons: H&R T223: In Vietnam Before the HK33 EDIT: Sorry, my mistake here; the HK33 always used a…
History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes
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Yesterday, while in Pompeii, I couldn’t help but take his picture, and I’m not one to take many pictures.
When one stands at the edge of the room, with this incredible, well-preserved wall-to-wall fresco, the woman to the right is looking right at you. She’s captivating. There is speculation that this is the face of the woman of the house. From the Villa of the Mysteries, this is art from…
History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes
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Buongiorno da Nardò, Italia.
Nothing like a nice hike in nature by the Ionian Sea. Porto Selvaggio Regional Natural Park and Torre dell’Alto I have been offline a lot due to this getaway. Ciao –RdM
Russia-Iran-Middle East
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How Reliable Is Russia As An Ally and What Is Russia’s Role In The Iran Conflict?
Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical, strategic and economic blueprint for his contest with the US and the West has him seeking alliances and making deals with rogue nations, no matter how insalubrious, as long as they serve Moscow’s needs. But how reliable is Russia in keeping its agreements and…
assassination
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President Trump Evacuated After Incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (LI)
See LinkedIn original posting: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/royce-de-melo-39172813_cbn-breaking-president-trump-evacuated-after-activity-7453988625891115008-vLf4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAALG3h0BmCuAbEV3iAYJNZHCQ1bHqD_qO9k Who is Cole Allen? California man named as suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting Allen has been charged with two violent crimes, and more charges are expected https://www.foxnews.com/us/cole-allen-identified-suspect-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting –RdM