Category Archives: Cold War

Comments on the “relationship” between Europe and the United States at the 2026 Munich Security Conference…

In a most eloquent speech at the Munich Security Conference, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, openly said many truths about the way that the world has changed since the start of Donald Trump’s second term of office. Excerpts from his speech have been widely reported, but this link is the only one I could findContinue reading “Comments on the “relationship” between Europe and the United States at the 2026 Munich Security Conference…”

Exciting news – I have now published my Action-Thriller trilogy!

I don’t distribute my work on Amazon. The ebooks can be obtained for free (no sign up needed) by following the links to BookFunnel on my website… – go to https://leejrussell.com/the-lissa-blackwood-trilogy/ Creating this series was a lot of fun and I’ve totally enjoyed the whole journey with my leading character – Lissa Blackwood. I hopeContinue reading “Exciting news – I have now published my Action-Thriller trilogy!”

More reflections on recent USA international actions…

I was updating the introduction to one of the books in my trilogy of Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. action-thrillers yesterday. A big part of me was shocked by some of the words I was typing: “… As I write this at the start of 2026, Russia and the USA are seemingly accommodating each other’s strategically incompatibleContinue reading “More reflections on recent USA international actions…”

A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…

There has been considerable reporting of events occurring within the USA, with quite strong and polarised opinions being expressed. From my viewpoint here in the UK, I believe that actions the USA government has been taking against its own population are for United Statesians to consider, and to then react to at the ballot boxContinue reading “A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…”

Yet Another UK Government Nuclear Cover-Up…

In a 7th April ’25 email, CND has reported on their discovery that successive UK governments have exempted US armed forces from the “Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017” (ref https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1075/contents ). This means that US forces are exempt from any UK enforcement of safety standards, including the safety of their radioactive materials and weapons. It alsoContinue reading “Yet Another UK Government Nuclear Cover-Up…”

Claude Malhuret (French Senator) Describes the Tragic Impact of Donald Trump’s International Politics…

On 4th March 2025, Claude Malhuret (a French Senator) gave the clearest description possible of the impact of Donald Trump’s egregious politics on both the USA and the rest of the world: “… Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, … because he will not defend you, … he will impose moreContinue reading “Claude Malhuret (French Senator) Describes the Tragic Impact of Donald Trump’s International Politics…”

Former Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Observation Post (bunker) at RAF Manston…

Decades ago I saw two men climbing out of a hole in the ground just outside the perimeter of the former RAF Manston. I had always wondered what they were doing there, and last February I took a walk along the now abandoned road in that area to investigate. I found a derelict ROC ObservationContinue reading “Former Royal Observer Corps (ROC) Observation Post (bunker) at RAF Manston…”

A Visit to East Midlands AeroPark – 19/5/24…

At the start of a short holiday break, I enjoyed a visit to the “East Midlands AeroPark” at Castle Donington, located right next to East Midlands Airport. They have a small but good collection of (often later-mark) Cold War era jets, mostly in reasonably good condition despite being kept outdoors. I had not previously seenContinue reading “A Visit to East Midlands AeroPark – 19/5/24…”

A visit to IWM Duxford…

Completing my tour of the “big ticket” UK aircraft museums, I visited the Imperial War Museum’s (IWM) display at Duxford this weekend. The site presents both flying aircraft and static exhibits (mostly in hangars). It has a strong sense of being focussed on WW2 aircraft, although there are some Cold War military and passenger jetsContinue reading “A visit to IWM Duxford…”

Cold War – How The Cold War Nuclear Arms Race Affected The World

It has been a while since I posted on my blog. In the background I’ve been working on my ‘Lissa Blackwood’ action-thriller series, preparing these articles about the Cold War for publication and considering how I want my website to look in 2023. I hope you like the new-look banner! As time passes we areContinue reading “Cold War – How The Cold War Nuclear Arms Race Affected The World”