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2 days ago | 
globalresearch.ca | Andrew Korybko |Peter Koenig |Ahmed Adel |Julian Rose
Third-Party Mediation Between Russia and Ukraine Is Approaching Its LimitsThe US’ mediation between Russia and Ukraine captivated the world due to the hopes that many observers had of it leading to a breakthrough, but expectations have since been tempered, including on the American side as evidenced by the toughening of its negotiating stance towards Russia. The US-China Tariff War.
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2 days ago | 
globalresearch.ca | Peter Koenig
BackgroundThe United States and China have agreed to temporarily lower reciprocal tariffs following negotiations in Geneva. US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, made the announcement during a press conference in the Swiss city of Geneva following talks with senior Chinese representatives. For full CNBC Press Conference of 12 May 2025 with Secretary Bessent, see below. . .
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3 days ago | 
transcend.org | Peter Koenig
By Peter KoenigIs anybody surprised that President Trump is seemingly turning out quite differently from what he promised during his campaign? Admittedly, I am surprised. Unless there is something drastically changing in his policies —militarily, domestically and internationally— we, the world, may be in for an unpleasant rollercoaster. Tariffs are punishment of the world, especially aiming at China and to some extent also at Europe. Or just a game? Trump is a deal-maker, a gambler of sorts.
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3 days ago | 
sgtreport.com | Peter Koenig
by Peter Koenig, Global Research:This is a response to Julian Rose’s philosophical-spiritual essay to a violent world we do not seem to be able to escape. ““We can only do and see things in three dimensional segments and linear progressions or regressions.”We peer out from our little prisons and wonder what the greater world, cosmos, universe must be like. This ‘other world’.
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2 weeks ago | 
sgtreport.com | Peter Koenig
by Peter Koenig, Lew Rockwell:On April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday, the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum (WEF) called for an extraordinary meeting behind closed doors. The Board of Trustees includes among others BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, former US Vice President Al Gore, Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde as members. BlackRock is the WEF’s most important sponsor. Thus, BlackRock’s voice must weigh accordingly.
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2 weeks ago | 
lewrockwell.com | Peter Koenig
On April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday, the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum (WEF) called for an extraordinary meeting behind closed doors. The Board of Trustees includes among others BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, former US Vice President Al Gore, Jordan’s Queen Rania Al Abdullah and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde as members. BlackRock is the WEF’s most important sponsor. Thus, BlackRock’s voice must weigh accordingly.
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2 weeks ago | 
netherlandsnews.net | Peter Koenig
Peace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. Conflicts and wars interrupt not only supply chains, harming also economies that have nothing directly to do with the conflict, but they destroy countries physically and economically. By Peter KoenigFrom 2020 until recently, Covid was a bio-war.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalresearch.ca | Peter Koenig
„Frieden ist die mächtigste Waffe der Menschheit.“ – Mahatma GandhiFrieden ist ein wirtschaftlicher Motor für jedes Land, für die Welt und umso mehr in einer globalisierten Welt, in der Länder und Regionen miteinander verbunden sind. Konflikte und Kriege unterbrechen nicht nur Lieferketten und schaden damit auch Volkswirtschaften, die nichts direkt mit dem Konflikt zu tun haben, sondern sie zerstören Länder physisch und wirtschaftlich.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalresearch.ca | Peter Koenig |Rodney Atkinson |Joseph Mercola |Rick Sterling
Economic Prosperity – Neutrality and Peace. Peter KoenigPeace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. Conflicts and wars interrupt not only supply chains, harming also economies that have nothing directly to do with the conflict, but they destroy countries physically and economically.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalresearch.ca | Peter Koenig
“Peace is the most powerful weapon for mankind.”—Mahatma GandhiPeace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. Conflicts and wars interrupt not only supply chains, harming also economies that have nothing directly to do with the conflict, but they destroy countries physically and economically. From 2020 until recently, Covid was a bio-war.
