Anyone closely following the war in Ukraine and the country’s internal politics will know that Ukraine is in serious trouble, both politically and militarily. I have also noticed that even Ukrainian commentators who once uncritically repeated the narrative promoted by Continue reading
This video discusses the increasing prevalence of highly convincing fabricated videos featuring prominent alternative media personalities with YouTube channels. (Unfortunately, the content includes a sponsor message as part of its presentation). Many people like me have moved away from mainstream Continue reading
There have been two historic summit meetings in the last few days—the President Trump-President Putin Anchorage meeting and the President Trump-President Zelensky-assorted European leaders meeting in Washington, DC. These have generated a lot of largely irrelevant media attention and speculation. Continue reading
Professor Kendall Clements of the University of Auckland argues that attempts to conflate traditional Māori knowledge with science debases both. This is a video of a great discussion between Professor Kendall Clements of the University of Auckland and Dr Iona Continue reading
Most studies of the costs and benefits of community water fluoridation (CWF) show it is beneficial and profitable for communities above a few thousand (see New study finds community water fluoridation still cost effective, New review shows clear economic benefits Continue reading
The post-coup Ukrainian government was the first to declare an anti-terrorist war although their forces were the ones carrying ut terrorist acts against civilians in Eastern Ukraine. Russian politicians are starting to discuss the necessity of escalating the Continue reading
The recent drone attacks on Russian strategic bombers were welcomed by many Western politicians but condemned by some US politicians. Why the controversy? After all, it is widely accepted that the Ukrainian military has a right to attempt to disable Continue reading
President Trump s hopes of ending the war in Ukraine seemed more driven by ego than realistic analysis. Professor Vladimir Brovkin s latest video above highlights the internal conflicts within the USA, Russia, Europe, and Ukraine, which are currently hindering peace talks Continue reading
Regardless of our opinions about the politicians involved, I believe that every rational person should welcome the reestablishment of contacts between the USA and the Russian Federation. While this is only the beginning and there are no guarantees of success, Continue reading
A prevalent narrative suggests that Ukraine once possessed the world s third-largest nuclear arsenal and relinquished it in exchange for Russia s promise not to invade, as outlined in the Budapest Memorandum. With Russia allegedly violating this agreement, some argue that Ukraine Continue reading