Disclaimer: I´m abusing my wargaming blog for
something non wargaming-related, but with my focus on modern wargaming
and making miniatures for modern conflicts, I don´t think I´m leaving
the primary topic of this blog.
I usually do not involve myself
in the open political discussion on the internet, knowing that this will
usually
produce flame wars and heavy disputes. So I´m doing it here, where I can
moderate or end the inevitable discussion at my whim - against better
knowledge, I want to
throw in my personal analysis on the situation in Ukraine as I am
increasingly
having the impression that many people don´t seem to understand what is
going on
– which results in absurd claims, demands and support for positions that
are not
helpful to resolve the situation!
I am hoping to shed some light onto the
situation by providing some historical and strategic analysis. Many people don´t
seem to understand strategic interests and motives of the different actors in
the conflict and don´t think things through. That being said, you are
free to disagree with my analysis, it is purely my personal, subjective
impression on the situation – and I might be wrong!
Another warning: This is a european
perspective, so I might not conform to the American
narrative.
I´m willing to discuss this topic with you
in a polite and educated manner, but I will heavily moderate any comments that
are not analytical and neutral in their wording and content.