Perhaps, as I did, you wonder about the modern history of neighbors Ukraine and Russia, like:
I’ve tried to summarize all agreements on peace and sovereignty that Ukraine has been involved in with Russia since the fall of the USSR…
I would like to contribute to Paul’s recent essay by trying to put institutions and persons into a different perspective.
If you find the tone somewhat cynical, then you may be right.
It’s about politics after all. Continue reading →
Two days ago, from the time I write this, a peace plan for Ukraine was leaked, most likely from the White House or from the Pentagon. It didn’t reveal much detail, but from any of those sources, anything could be expected. Two days in and the contents all over the news, I can confirm that it must look exactly like the put’n wishlist for Christmas presents. And there’s nothing in it for Ukraine. Continue reading →
Yesterday, as I am writing this, the US decided to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities deeply buried under tens of meters of concrete. Whilst this may seem like a good idea any day of the week, it certainly escalates the already high tensions in the Middle East. It also may bring the US something the current regime said it would avoid at all cost: WAR. Continue reading →
My latest book, ‘The Deep‘, was already out in paperback format. Since today, it is also possible to read it as Ebook on your Kindle ebook device.
Since today, my new book ‘The Deep – An ecological thriller’ is out in the paperback format. An Ebook may follow shortly.
Here’s the cover: Continue reading →
Since the unprovoked invasion of and war from russia* against Ukraine, relations between the EU and russian federation have been at a historic low, at least since the cold war ended about thirty years ago. Many rich russian folks, certainly those aiding and supporting the putin** regime, have found travel restrictions to the EU and US. Continue reading →
De Europese Commissie zet het licht op groen voor extra investeringen in onder meer aardgas. Dit als vervanging voor steen- en bruinkool dat in veel energiecentrales nog als brandstof wordt gebruikt. Continue reading →
Nee, vrees niet, ik ga hier niets schrijven over het uitvinden, distribueren en toedienen van de verschillende Covid-19 vaccins door de verschilende producenten. Wil je meer weten: open de krant! Of liever gezegd, open de krant niet want wat je zoekt staat waarschijnlijk al op de voorpagina! Continue reading →