The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is defined by crucial intertwining elements that can, and should be, satisfactorily addressed. Examples of said elements are geography, water, timing, religion, security and dignity. The present consequences to this dynamic, which are nothing short of disastrous, include a bottomless vortex of hatred, rage, death, unaffordable loss … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hot Wars
War
Foundation1- “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” – Confucius2- “There have been only 268 of the past 3,421 years free of war.” -Will Durant, 1885-1981, American historian & philosopher3- … Continue reading
The Ukrainian Crisis III
Background On September 22, 2022 at a House of Representatives’ hearing, Rep. Rashida Tlaib asked JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, “Please answer with a simple yes or no, does your bank have a policy against funding new oil and gas products.” Dimon responded, “Absolutely not and that would be the … Continue reading
The Ukrainian Crisis II
January 9, 2022 Background On December 7, 2021 (Pearl Harbor Day) the White House released a readout of the video call between Presidents Biden and Putin. On December 15, 2021 Presidents Putin and Xi reportedly cemented ties between Russia and China. According to the Kremlin, the latter backed Russia’s push … Continue reading
The 2022 Ukraine Crisis
January 1, 2022 Background In just a few days representatives of the United States and the Russian Federation will meet to discuss the latter’s demand (bordering on an ultimatum) for a guarantee that the Ukraine will not ever be admitted to NATO. To be sure, there are other elements to … Continue reading
Israel
June 10, 2018 Background Israel is one of two (the other is Saudi Arabia) top allies of the United States, and as attested by the recent disarray in Canada, higher than its G-7 partners. Among the reasons for this preference are shared concerns over the two supporting pillars of the … Continue reading