Monthly Archives: August 2025

Just do it – keep your word

Posted on August 22, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Violated but not rescinded, the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 was signed by the leaders of the US, UK, Russia and Ukraine. It promises the sort of security guarantees that Ukraine seeks and that are being contemplated now … Continue reading →

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Vale Terence Stamp

Posted on August 18, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Terence Stamp, the renowned British actor known for his roles in “Superman” and “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has died at the age of 87. The news sent me back to my interview with … Continue reading →

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Moral leadership trio Trump, Meloni, Milei

Posted on August 17, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Australia’s Anthony Albanese leads his government “decisively away from America, geostrategically, militarily, politically, culturally,” as The Australian’s Paul Kelley writes, but also morally. I would argue that other western nations once relied on to provide the moral … Continue reading →

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The evil genius of hostage taking

Posted on August 13, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban If it weren’t for the hostages in Gaza, all the Hamas goons would be dead. Instead, huddled and terrified, or digging their own grave, the hostages are life insurance for the terrorists. It was an act of … Continue reading →

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Putin’s word is worthless

Posted on August 11, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban History is a tough teacher. Learn and win or ignore and fail. Our track record as humans is rather poor. More failures than wins. And here comes the next big test: it’s set for August 15, 2025 … Continue reading →

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Hamas worse than Nazis

Posted on August 10, 2025 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban I would not be surprised if a Nazi sympathiser or member of a neo-Nazi gang were to issue a statement distancing themselves from Hamas. It might read something like this: “While we applaud the intent to eradicate … Continue reading →

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