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Labour Minister: We Are Back to The Future.
I have often thought that Russia being bogged down in Ukraine making incremental gains against a stubborn Ukraine defence is similar to when Japan was bogged down in China before the Second World War fighting the Chinese Nationalist forces for little gain. Yes, the Japanese like Russia now made some gains in captured territory. But at a huge cost to both sides like Russia and Ukraine now. In that respect history is repeating itself where another country invades and expects a victory to be in the enemy capital very soon, much like how US forces captured Baghdad in 2003. However, for Japan in China then and for Russia in Ukraine now that didn't/hasn't happened. Both Japan in China then and Russia in Ukraine now ended up in a slog fest with total victory out of sight.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 3 hours ago in The Swamp
U.S. National Security Strategy (General Framework)
Here’s an overview of the United States’ national security policy and strategy toward Pakistan, Greenland, and Venezuela under the current (2025-26) administration — based on official strategy documents and reporting on major developments.
By Ibrahim Shah about 10 hours ago in The Swamp
What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Largest known oil reserves Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels as of 2023, more than five times the amount the United States has, which is 55.25 billion barrels.
By Ibrahim Shah a day ago in The Swamp
Iran Wants Deal Apparently!!!
Protests have flared up again over the weekend in Iran. As the university term started, students gathered on campuses to protest the regime and show their support for it. This time, these protests are not as great as the ones in January. Some thought the clerical regime could be swept away as the Shah's regime was in 1979, which led to the rise of the Ayatollahs.
By Nicholas Bishop3 days ago in The Swamp
The Future of Military Power Is Space Power
For centuries, military dominance has been defined by control over land and sea. In the 20th century, air power reshaped warfare, and nuclear weapons introduced a new level of deterrence. In the 21st century, however, a new domain is emerging as the decisive frontier of strategic competition: space. The future of military power is increasingly tied to space power—control of satellites, orbital infrastructure, and the technologies that operate beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
By Ibrahim Shah 3 days ago in The Swamp
New World Order In 2026
The phrase “New World Order” has long stirred curiosity, debate, and sometimes fear. For some, it represents a hopeful vision of global cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. For others, it signals concerns about centralized power, loss of national sovereignty, or hidden political agendas. In reality, the concept is complex and has evolved over time, shaped by historical events, geopolitical shifts, economic systems, and technological revolutions.
By Ibrahim Shah 4 days ago in The Swamp
The Protection-of-Innocence Reciprocity Doctrine. AI-Generated.
Core Moral Premise The highest duty of any legitimate social order is the protection of innocent life. Innocent life has absolute moral primacy. Any system that systematically insulates predators, tolerates predatory asymmetry, rewards hypocrisy, or allows aggressors to retain insulation has inverted its purpose and forfeited legitimacy. Truth, justice, reciprocity, humility, mercy, forgiveness, and vertical accountability are structural necessities rather than optional virtues. Vertical accountability means recognition of and submission to a moral law higher than oneself. Authority must flow toward those who most consistently demonstrate sustained competence in moral and epistemic discipline. This competence is shown through observable conduct and trajectory over time, not through doctrinal label, tribal identity, credential alone, or self-profession.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 days ago in The Swamp
