by Ron Raskin What exactly does Information Warfare mean? We live in a time when almost everyone knows about information warfare, but most people don’t fully understand what it really is or how to deal with it now and in the future. This post aims to clarify the topic. So, what are information warfare and […]
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by Ron Raskin The events unfolding in the Islamic world today are comparable in significance to the transformative changes Europe experienced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Back then, the rise of nationalism began with the French Revolution, overthrowing the old feudal regime and peaking during Napoleon’s era, when his unprecedented force swept across Europe.
The Game of the Century: Islamic Fundamentalism – King’s Castling Read More »
by Ron Raskin The world is changing, and pressure on the Western democratizes is increasing. Challenges from China, Russia, Iran, and others determined to compete for global resource distribution—by any means necessary, including open warfare—combined with Europe’s declining population and struggles with immigrant integration, all call for a new ideas and new approach. The only
Western Democracies’ Supranational Union Read More »
By Ron Raskin Almost a year has passed since the U.S. election ended with a decisive win for Trump, and media outlets worldwide are still analyzing why it happened. Many point to the economy and immigration as key reasons. However, the root problem runs deeper: a widespread sense that things just aren’t going well. Sadly,
Western Supranational Union: The Left, The Right, And The Outdated Center Read More »
by Ron Raskin On January 29, 2002, U.S. President George W. Bush first used the term “Axis of Evil” in his State of the Union speech. This label originally referred to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. Later, in 2024, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other leaders used this term again to describe China, Iran,
What Makes the “Axis of Evil” Truly Evil? Read More »
By Ron Raskin Since the beginning of humanity, groups have frequently competed over resources, leading to confrontations as part of the struggle for survival. These conflicts often have an interesting side effect: they push groups under pressure to unite, either by choice or by necessity. Over time, these temporary alliances of diverse groups can transform
The Raise of Valores Nations Read More »
by Ron Raskin For those in the West who believe in democracy, it seems natural to expect that all nations will eventually embrace its principles as inevitable. So when a country struggles to establish democracy or abandons it, it can be difficult to accept. The truth is that democracy is a delicate flower—it won’t thrive
Why Democracy is So Challenging – A Cultural Perspective Read More »
By Ron Raskin A year ago, on October 7th at 6:29 AM, Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel. Since then, while its military capabilities have been destroyed, Hamas still governs Gaza, hostages remain in captivity, Hezbollah’s war machine has been significantly damaged, Israel faces accusations of genocide, and the West has distanced itself from
The Game of The Century: Israel, US and Europe Moves Simply Explained Read More »
By Ron Raskin Since October 7th, tensions have surfaced between the Israeli government and its allies, particularly with the Biden administration. Calls to end the war in Gaza have intensified, often framed around the need for a hostage deal but extending beyond that. The underlying rationale seems to align with what I refer to as
The Ring of Fire and Punching Bag Policy Read More »
By Ron Raskin Empathy is one of the most profound human traits, fundamental to cooperation and the functioning of society. It’s well known that “empathy increases with similarities in culture and living conditions. Empathy is more likely to occur between individuals whose interaction is more frequent”. For most people, it’s very different when someone in
Circles Of Empathy Or The Source Of Inherent Bias Read More »
