https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/01/20/the-battle-of-the-messages/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:07:53 -0400<![CDATA[Russia has scheduled war games with Iran while the Pentagon is &#8216;pushing back&#8217; on rumors that US-Israeli maneuvers were postponed at the behest of the administration to prevent ratcheting up tensions. The Christian Science Monitor says Russia &#8220;is signaling that it will use all its diplomatic influence to oppose war &#8230; will block any further sanctions against Iran in the UN Security Council&#8221; &#8212; and will hold war games in the Caucasus.]]>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:35:46 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/01/20/the-battle-of-the-messages-n191358