The Rise And Fall Of Russian Hawaii

The Rise And Fall Of Russian Hawaii

Almost everyone in Russia and the United States is familiar with the story of how Alaska was sold to the Americans for next to nothing. Considerably fewer people have heard about the Russian colony in California. And only historians seem to know that mere chance prevented the future 50th state of the US from becoming a part of the Russian Empire 205 years ago.

The Rise Of Russia And India

The Rise Of Russia And India

Seated in the domed, red sandstone government building unveiled by the British Raj less than two decades before India threw off imperial rule, S. Jaishankar, the Indian foreign minister, needs no reminder of how the tides of history sweep away antiquated systems to usher in the new.

Russian Roots Of House Targaryen

Russian Roots Of House Targaryen

In the ‘House of the Dragon’ TV show, there are more parallels with Russian history than it seems at first glance. Even the dynastic conflict was partially “copied” from the real events of Russian history.

Russia, India, China, Iran: The Quad That Really Matters

Russia India China Iran The Quad That Really Matters

Here, concisely, is the open “secret” of our current geopolitical incandescence. Washington’s number one priority is the containment of China. That implies blocking the EU from getting closer to the key Eurasia drivers – China, Russia, and Iran – engaged in building the world’s largest free trade/connectivity environment.