Tag Archives: Russia

Hegseth in Brussels

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Muller

Only one day after President Donald Trump had left France and returned to the White House, his Secretary of War (Congress approval for the change in name pending) met with his colleagues in NATO’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. I am … Continue reading →

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“There’s A New Sheriff in Town” – Bad Lieutenant?

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Muller

One year on, I remember having got a panic attack when in the center of my city, just after an appointment to my dermatologist. The annual Munich Security Conference had its decisive moment when US Vice President J.D. Vance addressed … Continue reading →

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The Western Hemisphere

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Muller

Until a couple of weeks ago, I thought Europe, or at least its Nato and EU members, belonged to the Western Hemisphere, with democracy, shared values, strong transatlantic ties. First, in the United States’ National Security Strategy of November 2025 … Continue reading →

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Mercator Projection

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Muller

When in high school, there were still Nazi jokes being told among us students and in the family. Most must not be told today, in particular on my blog. But a cute one went, Somebody got a globe and was … Continue reading →

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Earth Wind Map

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Muller

Amazing Earth wind maps by earth.nullschool.net may be useful for getting an idea about forcast winter storms affecting central and northern Europe during the upcoming Christmas days. Data by the National Weather Service’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction’s Environmental Modeling … Continue reading →

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