Tag Archives: Vladimir Putin

Increasing Challenges

Posted on November 6, 2022 by lewbornmann

As the world continues to become smaller every year due to better communications and reporting, it seemingly becomes an increasingly dangerous place. Now is a time when everyone – across all political sectors – needs to come together and strive to move forward to a stronger and brighter future. Continue reading →

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Attrition In Ukraine

Posted on July 25, 2022 by lewbornmann

Russia’s invasion is shocking due to its anachronistic nature: conflict to achieve territorial conquest seemed to be a thing of the past. Russia is re-learning a difficult truth: – when major powers invade smaller countries, they normally lose. Continue reading →

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Avoiding Another Recession

Posted on July 18, 2022 by lewbornmann

Recessions, needless to say, are bad for almost everyone, but a number of factors have combined to produce forecasts of a global economic downturn. The question is, if there is another recession, what will be its extent? Continue reading →

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Advancement of Illiberalism

Posted on October 18, 2021 by lewbornmann

The U.S. faces an increasing constitutional crisis from illiberal extremists as exemplified by the recent attempted insurrection. Continue reading →

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