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Blog Post #50…..Ukraine and Putin in Historical Context…..March 11, 2022

Following is a blog I wrote dated November 20, 2015 titled “Is Vladimir Putin a Rational Actor?” This was written shortly after events related to South Ossetia, Crimea and Eastern Ukraine. The essay addresses the historical context that goes back to the Foundation and strategy of the Russian Empire and […]

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Dec 2020 14 Categories: Art DeFehr

Blog Post #49…..Coming of Age in a Complex World…..January 15, 2021

At 78 I am becoming more reflective. As the world of pandemic and populism takes a darker turn, I am reflecting on the imperfect but remarkable era in which I was privileged to live. I pray that the next generation will have the same experience of progress and hope. First […]

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Mar 2019 13 Categories: Art DeFehr

Blog Post #47……Justin Trudeau and his Sodom and Gomorrah Moment……March 13, 2019

Justin Trudeau and his Sodom and Gomorrah Moment The Trudeau government is facing a painful moment of truth as its Mr. Clean image is being challenged and tarnished. SNC Lavalin (SNCL) is a case study in the politics of corruption. Trudeau and his colleagues are having difficulty trying to pretend […]

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Feb 2019 12 Categories: Art DeFehr

Blog Post #46…..Saudi Arabia – Faust Revisited…..February 15, 2019

Saudi Arabia – Faust Revisited The narrative of Saudi Arabia can be written in superlatives or a harsh critique but the most appropriate approach is metaphor. The epic story of Faust as told by Goethe offers a framework which helps to explain the enigma that is Saudi Arabia. The brilliant […]

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