News Analysis When a cash-strapped Soviet Union stopped providing military support to its client government in Afghanistan in February 1989, U.S. intelligence officials predicted immediate demise for the Russian-backed Afghan regime. They were wrong. “Weeks passed and then more weeks. [Soviet-backed leader Mohammad] Najibullah, his cabinet, and his army held firm. Amid heavy snows the…
The United States and Soviet Union in Afghanistan: a Tale of Two Withdrawals
The US and Soviet Union in Afghanistan: A Tale of 2 Withdrawals
News Analysis When the cash-strapped Soviet Union stopped providing military support to its client government in Afghanistan in February 1989, U.S. intelligence officials predicted immediate demise for the Russian-backed Afghan regime. They were wrong. “Weeks passed and then more weeks. [Soviet-backed leader Mohammad] Najibullah, his cabinet, and his army held firm. Amid heavy snows, the…
China’s Post-Olympic Gold Grab, Versus China’s True World Records
Commentary In the recent Tokyo Olympics, the United States placed first overall and won the most gold medals. However, China is now claiming first place in gold, but not by anything accomplished on the field of play. After the final official count, China added the medals won by Hong Kong and Taiwan, improving their count…
Philadelphia Rally Exposes Communism’s Atrocities and Calls for CCP’s Disintegration
August 14, 2021
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Dozens of people rallied in Philadelphia’s Chinatown on Aug. 8, with a theme to expose the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s atrocities and raise awareness of the dangers of socialism and communism. The gathering was in support of the 380 million Chinese people who have relinquished membership with the CCP and its affiliated organizations over the…
Russia’s Leadership Is Still Trying to Revive the Soviet Union
Commentary After President Biden’s face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in Geneva this week, I couldn’t help but think of my trip to Russia in 1993. I was on a congressional delegation visiting Moscow when Boris Yeltsin was president and the West had great hopes for a more open, democratic Russia. I went to see the…
How Stalin Canceled ‘Hamlet’ in the Soviet Union—and What It Can Teach Us about Cancel Culture
William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” is considered by some to be the single greatest story ever written. “Hamlet” has it all: ghosts, sword fights, suicide, revenge, lust, murder, philosophy, faith, manipulation, and a climactic bloodbath worthy of a Tarantino film. It’s a masterpiece of both high art and sensationalism, the only play I’ve seen performed live…
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