For the last several weeks I’ve been consumed with an extensive research and writing project, which I’m looking forward to sharing soon. But I’ve also been relatively quiet because there hasn’t been much to add: the war in Ukraine lumbers on and along the same basic trajectory. …

A Quick Update I’ve been busy with several intense projects the last couple of weeks so have been a bit quieter here than normal. I am watching the situation closely though for ways to add value to the conversation. The war in Ukraine is grinding forward, and we are seeing increasing evidence of…

As an analyst of global Russian information operations, I’m often asked to offer an opinion about what’s happening with this war. I’ve collated some of the most common questions and answers below. These opinions are mine alone, but I’ve provided references to other sources wherever I can. This is Part…

Evidence is accumulating that Putin made the decision to attack NATO some time ago. If that is true then we are grossly miscalculating by viewing his attack on Ukraine as a regional territorial conflict, and we are making an error in trying to avoid provoking conflict with the West. A…

As an analyst of global Russian information operations, I’m often asked to offer an opinion about what’s happening with this conflict. I’ve collated some of the most common questions and answers below. These opinions are mine alone, but I’ve provided references to other sources wherever I can. This is Part…

As an analyst of global Russian information operations, I’m often asked to offer an opinion about what’s happening with this conflict. I’ve collated some of the most common questions and answers below. These opinions are mine alone, but I’ve provided references to other sources wherever I can. Q: When did…

Putin’s Miscalculation It’s clear that Putin’s gambit has not gone to plan. He thought he could take Ukraine quickly, decapitate the government, install a puppet, and return home victorious with the full support of his global Fifth Column operation. Instead, Zelenskyy has emerged as a global hero and symbol of defiance. Old…

Ukraine Is a Portal Anyone thinking that Putin was bluffing to gain concessions from NATO and the West can retire those notions. The situation in Ukraine is rapidly unfolding. Putin’s unhinged speech Monday surprised anyone expecting a cold rationalist; they heard instead a lengthy unhinged rant outlining a false, bad-faith version of Russian, Ukrainian…

The Attack on The Dollar I’ve been tracking extremist movements for the last several years and have found that much of our current conflict is being driven by the recurring tension between so-called “sound money” and “fiat currency.” …