War In Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest geopolitical event in at least a generation. It is a historical event that will reshape the world for decades to come. Here are articles Brian has wrote to help readers not only understand the events surrounding the war, but to keep track of events as they unfold.

Europe

The Prigozhin Saga

August 24, 2023

Everyone knew Putin would seek revenge over the dramatic events of June 23rd, 2023, orchestrated by Yevgeny Prigozhin, and that Prigozhin was a dead man walking. That is, everyone except Prigozhin himself it seemed. On

History

Peter the Great

July 10, 2022

Peter the Great, also known as Peter I, whose real name was Pyotr Alekseevich, was born on June 9th, 1672, the son of Tsar Alexis and Natalya Naryshkina. He was named after the apostle Saint

Europe

The War in Ukraine

March 12, 2022

With a geopolitical event of the size and scope of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, I wanted to supply my readers with an update on the war. Many may follow me on Twitter where I have

Europe

Olaf Scholz Rises

March 7, 2022

“There are decades where nothing happens⁠—and there are weeks where decades happen.” This is a suitable quote describing the events of the past week which saw the world convulse as Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. The

Europe

A Brief History of NATO

March 2, 2022

After the fall of the Soviet Union, many questioned the continued existence of NATO. After all, NATO’s sole purpose was to be a deterrent to Soviet aggression in Europe, and with the Soviet Union gone,

Europe

Ukraine: Putin Shatters Europe’s Peace

February 24, 2022

Vladimir Putin has singlehandedly shattered the peace in Europe by his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. On February 24th Russian forces invaded Ukraine. The Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s borders has been a months long process.