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John J. Metzler

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UN Correspondent at World Tribune

UN Correspondent, Commentator, Columnist. Covering Diplomatic, Defence, and Developmental issues for http://t.co/KiYI49Akd9

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  • 2 weeks ago | koreatimes.co.kr | John J. Metzler

  • 1 month ago | bangkokpost.com | John J. Metzler

    Speaking out to break the information barrier inside the North Korean dictatorship is in itself nothing new, and usually quickly forgotten. North Korean exiles, friendly governments, and humanitarian organisations periodically raise the oft-forsaken banner of human rights, only to be confronted by realpolitik through another round of North Korean missile launches or nuclear proliferation.

  • 1 month ago | bangkokpost.com | John J. Metzler

    With the showmanship of a Cecil B De Mille saga, President Donald Trump's state visit to three Arab kingdoms was uniquely paired with pomp and joint business incentives that focused on transforming the narrative from conflict to commerce and cooperation. The visits were set to the spectacular backdrop of casts of thousands, Arabian stallions, and camel cohorts marking the fanfare of the president's four-day trip to the region.

  • 1 month ago | bangkokpost.com | John J. Metzler

    What was akin to a celebration of global dictators and political rogues, Venezuela's Marxist dictator, Nicholas Maduro, visited Moscow to join Vladimir Putin in celebrating Russia's May 9 Victory Day Parade, the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Mr Putin's pantheon included communist China's leader Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Lula da Silva, among others.

  • 1 month ago | bangkokpost.com | John J. Metzler

    Yesterday, India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir, two weeks after a terrorist attack. The situation follows a long-smouldering fuse which has reignited in the wake of the terrible terrorist attack killing 27 tourists in a region of disputed Kashmir, part of India's territory. Some 25 Indian civilians were apparently targeted because of their Hindu religion.

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John J. Metzler
John J. Metzler @jjmetzlerUN
8 May 25

#veday80thanniversary Remember the Sacrifice and the Fallen! Keep the PEACE in Europe! @NATO @moutet @RLHeinrichs @FLefebvre_RF @France24 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK

80 years ago today, WW2 ended in Europe. Today we honour the bravery of a generation who fought for our values and freedom. #VEDay80 https://t.co/hWJoUSJVnm

John J. Metzler
John J. Metzler @jjmetzlerUN
5 Apr 25

Amazing way to spend an overcast weekend in NYC! The @ABAA49 Book Fair at the Armory excels as always with a fine array of US and European dealers. Rare Books, First Editions etc. Simply Splendid! 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 @Moutet @France24_en

ABAA Rare Books
ABAA Rare Books @ABAA49

New York Book Fair Schedule (April 3-6, 2025) - https://t.co/liwU4OanVj https://t.co/Ab2UzlugjT

John J. Metzler
John J. Metzler @jjmetzlerUN
2 Apr 25

#Burma post-Earthquake has been shattered by nature and military regime violence. Global humanitarian aid is NEEDED NOW! @UNICEF @moutet @RLHeinrichs @TheresaAFallon One day after CCP-backed ruler’s defiant speech, Burma jolted by earthquake https://t.co/oCFssDxIpH