Archive - The Diehard Optimist

Belgian Whine

Belgium is the latest weak link in the EU chain

19 hrs ago • Chris Alexander

Betraying Ukraine

Of many US missteps since 1991, Trump's attempted sellout is by far the worst

Dec 18 • Chris Alexander

Russia's Weak Hand

Moscow's escalation window is closing

Dec 15 • Chris Alexander

Russia's Blame Game

The many victims of defeat in Ukraine

Dec 12 • Chris Alexander

War Not Peace

Trump's dodges are driving Moscow's escalation

Dec 9 • Chris Alexander

November 2025

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