These days, the progressive Left’s ubiquitous use of the words “fascist” and “imperialist” to describe a multitude of political enemies threatens to render those words meaningless. Yet, for those who retain a fondness for the traditional interpretations of the words, a new exemplar has appeared...
Russia and its allies are not just targeting government, society, and military targets. They are also attacking key economic targets like electric grids and international logistics firms. They aim to undermine the US, UN, and other governments and effectuate what amounts to a criminal takeover of corporations for profit and political gain.
The codification of the Russian criminal state;
Rising prices augur poorly for Russia's economy;
Europe takes a sterner line on Nord Stream II;
Moscow backs Maduro
Russia still has an alcoholism problem;
Putin's plans for urban renewal...;
...and their real cost;
Russia's homelessness crisis
As the contemporary terrorist threat changes, it is being amplified by new technologies that give those actors greater reach and impact than ever before.