I read Putin’s recent address at the Valdai Discussion Club, because Paul Craig Roberts provided it here.  As a person who worked against the Soviet Union for half of my military career until we “won” the Cold War, and as one who studied world politics and Russia, as well as the United States since, I thought the speech was remarkably restrained, somewhat humorous, and refreshingly perceptive.  Although I admit to being not up to speed on the Ukraine, Crimea, and global trade issues, I could find no fault with what Putin said about Washington’s foreign policy.  It occurs to me … Continue reading Am I living in a cave?