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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]