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Tsar Bomba’s – Final Act

Author: Mario Bekes

Is the world dividing into two antagonistic blocs, as it did during the Cold War? When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Vladimir Putin declared that the world was witnessing a conflict between Moscow and Western civilisations. The split of Russia into two distinct entities brought back memories of the Cold... View Article


End-of-the-World Tool Construction is a Deadly Game

Author: Mario Bekes

Fear, anxiety, and political tension dominated the Cold War, which was characterised by intense rivalry between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. The race to build the most powerful and cutting-edge weapons was at the heart of this competition. Both sides have spent billions of dollars... View Article


Recognising the Cold War Communism vs. Capitalism

Author: Mario Bekes

The Cold War lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s, and it was characterised by political tension and military competition. That era was more than just a geopolitical battle between the US and the Soviet Union. It was an intellectual battle, a clash between two... View Article


The best-kept Cold War Secrets

Author: Mario Bekes

The Cold War, which lasted from the conclusion of World War II to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, was a period of intense geopolitical rivalry and warfare between the United States and the Soviet Union. Despite the fact that much has been written about key events and... View Article


Is the world once again in the grip of the Cold War?

Author: Mario Bekes

The Cuban Missile Crisis erupted when the United States learnt that the Soviet Union intended to station nuclear missiles on Cuban soil, which is only 90 miles from Florida’s territory. To prevent missiles from reaching Cuba, the United States imposed a naval blockade on the island. In a speech broadcast... View Article


Yahoo Boys: Cyber Crime’s “Kings”

Author: Mario Bekes

You must be sceptical in life. Not all that glitters is gold. As we can see more and more often, the insatiable craving for money, fame, and power that drives today’s young nuts has grown to hazardous proportions. Even if social media brings us closer together, it also deepens the... View Article


The man who launched the ”Cold War.” – The Gouzenko case

Author: Mario Bekes

The “Hot War” of World War II came to an end on September 2, 1945, with Japan’s surrender. Three days later, on the evening of September 5, the Cold War—or, at least, the end of it—was declared. A month after Japan’s surrender, Igor Sergeievich Gouzenko, a junior diplomat at the... View Article


“Go Fund Me Scam Exposed by Influencer”

Author: Mario Bekes

A TikToker fooled thousands of GoFundMe contributors by claiming to be sick with cancer. Online fraudsters have stolen billions of dollars in recent years, and they are using social media to do so. According to a Federal Trade Commission study, social media fraud has cost Americans $2.7 billion since 2021.... View Article



Life & Business Coaching is not always about Coaching

Author: Mario Bekes

Introduction:There is no explicit regulation in Australia that requires professional qualifications for anyone to practise as life or business coaches. There are, however, some industry norms and best practises that many coaches follow. Technically, you can become a life or business coach in many jurisdictions, including Australia (as of 2022),... View Article