Author: Andrew Wright
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Ukraine’s Tragic 2023 Counteroffensive
July 23, 2024 “Russia is never as strong as she looks; Russia is never as weak as she looks.” -Winston Churchill On the first anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, President Zelenskyy told the Ukrainian people that “2023 will be the year of our victory!” Whether this was for domestic consumption, or he genuinely…
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Short-Term Effects and Long-Term Worries about the Fall of the Assad Regime
December 10, 2024 The collapse of the Assad Regime will have major geopolitical implications. Russia just lost its biggest ally in the Middle East and may lose its only overseas naval base. This will undermine its power in the region and Africa, and Putin’s regime at home. Iran lost its main ally and supply corridor…
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A Brief History of Modern East Asia
East Asia had an eventful and turbulent history the past century. With two World Wars, the fallout of imperialism, the rise of communism, and deadly civil wars, its historical trajectory has not been stable. Looking at nations like Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Korea we see the impact of these conflicts and factors, and contrasting…