) – Israel’s most recent missile strikes on Iran reveal the limits to conventional Western military power in the Middle East, reflecting wider limits globally.
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From “No War Hawks” to ALL War Hawks
) – In the weeks leading up to the 2024 US presidential election, Americans and many around the world invested hope that former-president and now
What’s Wrong with Boris Johnson’s Plan to “Save” Ukraine?
published in The Spectator written by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson titled, “It’s time to let Ukraine join NATO,” attempts to formulate a theory
Believe Our Lies, Not Your Own Eyes
October 2, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – In a recent London Telegraph article titled, “The British travel bloggers ‘sugarcoating’ China’s Uyghur problem to the
US-Israel Inch Toward Wider, More Dangerous War
Israel all but admitted as much, with Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari admitting “thousands of tonnes of munitions had already been
US Government Behind Campaign Violating North Korean Airspace
October 23, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – North Korea has recently warned against the use of drones over its sovereign airspace to spread subversive
Latest Lebanon Pager Terrorist Attack Predictable, Preventable
September 20, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – Western media is calling an indiscriminate Israeli terrorist attack across Lebanon that has killed several, including at
Washington Sets Trap for Iran, Will Iran Take the Bait?
) – Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific, Washington is moving toward an equally dangerous, regional war in the
West Declares Russian Elections “Undemocratic” Because it Doesn’t Like Winner
March 19, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) In the wake of Russia’s 2024 elections and President Vladimir Putin’s landslide victory, the collective West has condemned the
The Growing Weakness of Western Artillery Capabilities
March 26, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – After decades of waging war against impoverished nations with destitute armies, or no standing armies at all, the
A Former Colony, a Future Proxy
April 9, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) Tensions continue to grow in the Asia-Pacific region and more specifically in the South China Sea where China faces
2009 US Policy Paper Planned Current Israeli-Iranian Tensions
April 15, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – Since October 7, 2023 it would appear a spontaneous chain of events is leading the Middle East deeper
Georgia Fight Against US Subversion & its Implications Worldwide
April 22, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – Throughout the 21st century, the United States has invaded and occupied multiple nations, including Afghanistan in 2001, Iraq
Simply Self Sufficiency: Tomato Pie
I saw this recipe on facebook. I am not a real tomato fan but Phil is so I wanted to make it and see if
UK Unveils “Lethal” Challenger 3, Failing to Learn Lessons from Ukraine
April 29, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense announced that the “UK’s most lethal tank” has rolled off the production line. The same statement
Simply Self Sufficiency: More Pandemic Canning–Canning Pork
Today’s adventure was in canning pork. I really had never canned pork before but I am trying to get one freezer cleaned out so my
Washington’s Proxy War in Myanmar Continues Along China’s Borders
May 7, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – Overshadowed by ongoing fighting in Eastern Europe and the Middle East as well as growing tensions between the
Self Sufficiency in the Next Generation
So my daughter has found the man she wants to be with and moved in with him last year. He asked her to marry him
Cambodia Doesn’t Owe Washington an Explanation Over China Ties
Satellite images of Chinese warships docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base for several months have prompted “questions” and “worries” over the possibility of a “new outpost for the Chinese navy
Vanilla Nicecream – Self Sufficient Me
Eva van Asperen Eva lives in The Netherlands with Bjorn and her 2 cats Ezra and Aurum in their home with solar panels on the
What Do You Make With Canned Pork?
Actually I knew I was going to use some of it for barbecue sandwiches even while I was canning it. I had never even heard
Who Really Controls US Foreign Policy?
August 7, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – From the ongoing US involvement in Ukraine, to an enduring US military presence in the Middle East, and
Roast Zucchini w/Nasturtium Leaf Pesto
Whether you’re looking for a light meal, an unusual side dish or something different to make from your own produce, these roast zucchini w/nasturtium leaf
What to Make With Canned Chicken–Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken soup is, of course, a really easy thing to do with canned chicken but I got a little more creative and made chicken pot
What’s Behind Regime Change in Bangladesh
August 11, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – Violent regime change in the South Asian country of Bangladesh unfolded rapidly and mostly by stealth as the
Miso, Mushroom & Green Bean Bake
A delightful & unusual vegetarian main! Miso, mushroom & green bean bake is a fresh, modern take on green bean casserole, which Americans will know
Simply Self Sufficiency: Sad Little Tomatoes
So I am not doing any real gardening these days. The trees have just grow in so much that there isn’t enough sunlight in our
US War on China is a War on the Entire World
September 7, 2024 (NEO – Brian Berletic) – US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has recently claimed the US is not “looking for a crisis.” This is said, of
The Best Way to Freeze Vegetables
Being able to preserve your harvest for later use is just as big a part of self-sufficiency as growing the produce. Food preservation is the process
Simply Self Sufficiency: The New House
So if all goes well Phil and I will become home owners for the first time May 31st. It has been a very long hard