Erik EngheimWhy The West is Better Than Russia and ChinaHow can the West claim moral superiority when it has colonized and invaded all across the world? Is it not hypocritical of the West to…Apr 13, 202213Apr 13, 202213
InLessons from HistorybyErik EngheimHow Ships and Forts Created Western DominanceHow could tiny nations such as Portugal and the Netherlands challenge vast empires like China and India in the age of sail?Aug 16, 20228Aug 16, 20228
Erik EngheimIt is Not Racist to Have Empathy for UkrainiansIs the outpouring of support for Ukraine different from the support of Syrians, Afghans and Iraqis suffering through war?Mar 4, 20226Mar 4, 20226
Erik EngheimThe Russian Paper Tiger MilitaryThe invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated what many of us have suspected for a long time.Mar 5, 202232Mar 5, 202232
Erik EngheimConsequences of a Ukrainian No-Fly ZoneSome says this would lead to World War III, while others say Russia would never escalate to nuclear weapons due to a no-fly zone. Who is…Mar 5, 20228Mar 5, 20228
Erik EngheimWhy Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine has CollapsedRussia isn’t getting anywhere and is taking heavy losses. Tactical and strategic decisions look utterly amateurish. What the hell is going…Mar 10, 202225Mar 10, 202225
Erik EngheimNon-Experts With Horrible Takes on Russia-Ukraine ConflictThere is no end to musings, crazy conspiracies, and ideas of what Putin’s “actual” goals are, in addition to claims that he has lost it and…Mar 15, 202221Mar 15, 202221
Erik EngheimWhat Can Western Military Learn from Russian Invasion of Ukraine?The West has long feared the Russian military, but the latter’s catastrophic performance in Ukraine suggests that it is time to rethink our…Mar 16, 202215Mar 16, 202215
Tim Andersen, Ph.D.Math models show why Russian generals keep getting killedAt the time of writing, at least seven Russian generals are reported to have been killed in the Ukraine war, including two three star…Mar 30, 202219Mar 30, 202219