Russia – Modern History Man

Mythology

I’ve written before about some of the myths that perpetuate in modern British history that continue to resonate today, sometimes with current political salience. This piece on the spirit of The Blitz was an example. There is also cultural nostalgia that provide people with comfort blankets. The past and its claimed trappings often make usContinue reading “Mythology”

Geopolitik

Should we actually be surprised that Russia under President Putin invaded Ukraine? It seems to have come as a surprise to some, but I think, arguably, it shouldn’t have been. What might history tell us? Putin, I think, views the world purely through what is in the Russian interest and that interest is as muchContinue reading “Geopolitik”