Phil Butler, argophilia.com Journalist Profile

Articles

Is the Old Order Losing Ground in Emerging ASEAN Nations? - Phil Butler

3 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Phil Butler
If Only the Minoans Had Known of the Mediocrity to Come

4 weeks ago | argophilia.com | Phil Butler

The fate of Crete’s most treasured archaeological sites is still in UNESCO limbo as planning, preparation and presentation of plans seem endless. Europe’s oldest temples/palaces, the monumental heritage they represent, appear to be in the hands of hapless bureaucrats. Like everything else here in Greece, progress is prioritized based on some invisible variable no one but the unelected public servants can discern.
The Mainstream Propaganda “Rabbit Hole” Opened Up

1 month ago | journal-neo.su | Phil Butler

Most people now realize that the mainstream media is just a mix of propaganda and advertisement. Its audiences are targeted for being “convinced” about everything from commodities to ideas, especially people. Today, I’d like to focus on one idea and one person: Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. Media WonderlandMedia analysis has become a dark rabbit hole, as in the famous children’s novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The Mainstream Propaganda “Rabbit Hole” Opened Up - Phil Butler

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Phil Butler
Multipolar World Update: Is Europe Left at the Launch Pad? - Phil Butler

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Phil Butler

A major gas deal between the UAE’s XRG and Malaysia’s........
6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete

1 month ago | argophilia.com | Phil Butler

Stories of InterestThis morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island. The quake’s epicentre was 58 km Northeast of the quiet seaside resort town of Elounda. The USGS reports that the seismic event occurred offshore at 03:19 AM at coordinates 35.775°N 25.877°E. The depth of the strong […]The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.
Pancretan Karate Cup winds up in Heraklion

1 month ago | neoskosmos.com | Phil Butler |Christopher Gogos

The final matches and awards ceremonies of the Pancretan Karate Cup 2025 were held on Sunday May 18, at the Ta Dyo Aorakia Heraklion Arena. The event brought together more than 400 athletes from 25 teams, competing in Kata and Kumite disciplines. Teams and individual competitors showcased their skills and expertise during the dynamic, two-day karate competition.
Istanbul Peace Talks End ‒ Ukraine Must Seek Terms Now! - Phil Butler

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Phil Butler
China and Russia Readying Moon Station - Europe Planning to Plan Other Stuff

1 month ago | journal-neo.su | Phil Butler

While Europe drafts reports and holds conferences, China and Russia are preparing to build a nuclear-powered lunar base and redefine the future of space exploration. When I read about the joint China-Russia nuclear-powered space base program the other day, I couldn’t say I was surprised. I know many of my compatriots may have been, given that U.S. and European sanctions supposedly crushed Russia’s economy.
China and Russia Readying Moon Station - Europe Planning to Plan Other Stuff - Phil Butler

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Phil Butler