World View: Ukrainian breakthrough

The ubiquitous Russian drones also slowed them down: almost all the mine-clearing had to be done at night, by hand.
By Gwynne Dyer Sep. 29, 2023

Why are world leaders not attending UNGA this year?

While the absence of Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping is not breaking news as they often prefer not to attend,
By Tapiwa Gomo Sep. 18, 2023

World View: China: Message from Russia

China’s main customers are in the developed countries and they would also be hurt by these sanctions.
By Gwynne Dyer Aug. 25, 2023

Letter to my people: Putin’s puppets are going against the wind

The public support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has clearly shown that when it comes to being tone deaf, Ngwena has no equal.
By Doctor Stop It Aug. 6, 2023

MUCKRACKER: Unpatriotic cops and Russian guns

It is obvious that the man simply could not resist taking the brand-new Ford Ranger Wildtrak that he recently got from the government for a spin.
By Muckracker Aug. 4, 2023

World View: Why won’t Putin go to SA

Moscow still subsidises the ANC today (in various clandestine ways), so Putin could reasonably expect President Cyril Ramaphosa to protect him from arrest.
By Gwynne Dyer Jul. 28, 2023

Russia: The aftermath of folly

So it’s all over, and it’s back to business as usual for Russia’s President Vladimir Putin — except for one enormous change that is best expressed as two questions.
By Gwynne Dyer Jun. 30, 2023

S.Africa mulls options on ICC arrest warrant for potential visitor Putin

The ICC has issued a warrant for Putin related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and SA as an ICC member would theoretically be required to arrest him if he attends the BRICS summit.
By Reuters Jun. 1, 2023

Why sustain an unwinnable, damaging war?

The West will certainly and gradually be the biggest loser.
By Tapiwa Gomo May. 22, 2023