Russian Invasion Triggers Sever Food Shortages In Africa - 5/27/2022
Jim and Austin look at tragic side effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Jim and Austin look at tragic side effect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Jim and Austin explore why Putin’s invasion has ended up with NATO growing rather than the effect Putin desired.
Jim and Austin look at how the war in Ukraine affects the rest of the world.
Jim and Austin discuss the Russian main battle tank debacle in Ukraine.
Jim and Austin talk about Russia’s troubled invasion of Ukraine.
Jim and Austin discuss how we ended up with two Koreas and where the Koreas stand now.
Ukraine is not the only nation worried about the Russians, the Baltic states are on pins and needles too. Jim and Austin discuss all things popping with Russia.
Jim and Austin review the old year and take a peek at the new year.
Jim and Austin remember Jim’s games that involved the Ardennes. They focus on his game, Bulge. Also, Jim talks about lessons the U.S. forces learned via the Battle of the Bulge.
Jim and Austin exam why things are going so well for the Israeli’s on the diplomatic front.
Jim and Austin tell us what should be keeping us up at night.
Jim and Austin discuss the tensions between India and China.
Jim and Austin discuss the aftermath of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Jim and Austin travel through 100+ years of Turkish history.
Jim and Austin explore how politicians tinker with their country’s military.
Jim and Al discuss Al’s book ‘To Train The Fleet For War’ which covers the U.S. Navy fleet problems, from 1923-1940. The look at how the lessons of training a fleet apply to today.
Jim and Austin discuss the possibilities of conflict close to the Arctic circle.
Jim talks about the development of Empires of the Middle Ages. Also, Jim discusses play testing.
Jim and Austin discuss the recent incidents between Israel and Iran. Some of the other mischief Iran is mentioned.
Jim and Al discuss the problems that many countries are having with their new Warships. Also, the mention some of the successes.
Jim and Al discuss FONOPs in the South China Sea by several countries besides the United States.
Jim talks about some of the series games that SPI published. The discussion even strays into discussing Scrimmage and other unpopular designs.
Jim and Austin examine China’s population problem and it is not what you might think.
StrategyPage starts a Turkey section, Jim and Austin tell us why. Further, they explain where Turkey is involving itself in the world in 2021.
Jim and Austin talk about how Afghanistan is entwined with Pakistan, and no matter what is done, Afghanistan will remain in turmoil.
Jim and Austin point out how violence declined in 2020 and how they see that trend continuing.
Jim talks about SPI’s Sci-Fi and Fantasy games. We then discuss several of Jim’s most successful games including World War I.
We talk to Jim about reader feedback in Strategy and Tactics. The discussion moves on to the monster games of SPI. We round things off with a discussion of several of Jim’s early political games including ‘Up against the Wall Mother F!#!#%’ and ‘Chicago, Chicago’.
Jim and Austin discuss the on-going civil war in Libya and Turkey’s involvement there. They also examine the Turkish use of mercenaries in the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Jim and Al talk about how they and SPI made playtesting a priority and how it became a ritual at the company. They also discuss the Fall of Rome, the first purpose-designed solitaire war game, and solitaire wargaming in general.