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Roman Abramovich, Russia’s Most Famous Oligarch, ‘Stuck’ in Moscow

Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:53 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Russian President Vladimir Putin is continuing his smorgasbord of destabilizing activities in Western countries. The United States and European Union implemented economic sanctions that were supposed to humble and hobble him. But they appear to have only enraged and emboldened him. No doubt this is because, for nearly 20 years, Putin has lorded over a… Read more.

One Small Step Towards De-nuking Iran

Monday, November 25, 2013 at 6:53 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Iran struck an historic agreement today with the United States and five other major nuclear powers: namely, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the UK – all represented by their respective foreign ministers. It calls for Iran to temporarily suspend developing its nuclear program in exchange for these powers (specifically the United States) temporarily suspending (only… Read more.