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- Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?
on January 31, 2026Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the restraint and prudence that define the realist tradition. The administration’s explicit embrace of spheres of influence represents perhaps the clearest realist The post Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist? appeared first on Asia Times.
- US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength
on January 30, 2026We’ve entered a new age of international warfare where it has become apparent in advance how a conflict may unfold prior to the start of that war. For example, aircraft carriers move from one location to another; military bases throughout the world are being emptied; and diplomats are speaking at a much faster pace, albeit The post US war with Iran demands strategy, not just strength appeared first on Asia Times.
- GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held
on January 30, 2026Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. How GRRM anticipated gold’s breakoutAn analysis by David Goldman for GRRM in October 2024 argued gold was set for a structural repricing driven by dollar weaponization, reserve diversification, and global imbalances. With gold now above The post GRRM’s gold call: A 2024 forecast that held appeared first on Asia Times.
- Did US ‘give back’ Greenland to Denmark, as Trump claims?
on January 30, 2026When Nazi Germany began its occupation of Denmark in April 1940, Greenland suddenly found itself cut off from its colonial power and thrust into the center of North Atlantic wartime strategy. The US temporarily took control of Greenland, establishing bases and defense perimeters there to prevent Germany from using the island. More than 80 years The post Did US ‘give back’ Greenland to Denmark, as Trump claims? appeared first on Asia Times.
- OCCUPIED UKRAINE: "If we don't register, they'll come to every service and stop it"on January 31, 2026
In apparently coordinated raids, Russian officials raided the Sunday morning meetings for worship of two Council of Churches Baptist congregations on 25 January. Police and military officers (some armed with automatic weapons) raided the church in the town of Krasnodon [official Ukrainian name Sorokyne] in Russian-occupied Luhansk Region. Simultaneously, Police Anti-Extremism officers raided the church in the nearby villa
- With UCL league phase in rearview, Liverpool, Newcastle square offon January 31, 2026
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Carl Recine)Liverpool and Newcastle United have both secured advancement in the UEFA Champions League. But each could use a good result when they meet at Anfield in Saturday's late kickoff if they intend to return to the continental competition next season.Sixth-place Liverpool (10-7-6, 36 points) qualified directly for the round of 16 by winning five of their last six continental f
- U.S.-Iran tensions raise regional concerns as Tehran signals willingness for talkson January 30, 2026
CAIRO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have alarmed regional leaders and sparked urgent calls for renewed diplomacy. Tehran on Friday signaled a conditional willingness to return to the negotiating table to ease the escalating confrontation.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Trkiye is prepared to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington. In a phone call wi
- Ask The Old Guy: Another blizzard (of mail)on January 30, 2026
CHARLOTTE The good thing about having weekly blizzards is, all your supplies from last week's blizzard are still good.A good snow day would be cool, primarily because they're still novel around here. Because it covers up all the imperfections, and makes the world look peaceful and quiet which, as you might have noticed, it ain't.But it also gives you a chance to catch your breath, and that's what this wee
