The Battle Behind the Battle: What Are We To Make Of The Intensifying Conflict Within Russia?

Authored by JB Hixson The news out of Russia recently has people around the world on the edge of their seats. Tensions are rising, troops are on the move, and tanks are poised to fire. What are we to make of the rapidly intensifying conflict between Vladimir Putin and the Wagner Group? Perhaps the most important principle to keep in mind when trying to understand world events is this: It is not about what it is