Geopolitical Focus – May 2023

Geopolitical Focus – May 2023

While we do not know the number of casualties, there is a consensus in the Western world, particularly Europe, that only President Biden can bring an end to the war in Ukraine. However, President Zelensky has recently completed his latest mission trip to England, Italy (including a private audience with the Pope), Germany, and France prior to the G7 meeting in Japan. His purpose was to once again ensure the respective leaders that he is a champion of democracy worldwide.

It seems that his mission was successful, resulting in another round of sanctions, increased weapons supply, and potentially the training of pilots (with F16s from Poland). The United States has pledged its support and made it clear that the war will only cease when Ukraine has regained control of all territories it held before 2014. However, one must question the effectiveness of these measures. While the killing continues, sanctions are being introduced that further punish individuals who are not responsible for the war and commit to a still-corrupt regime in Ukraine.

Consider the image of the world, led by the President of the United States, obstructing an investigation into his family's dealings. Why would there be a need for a network of 20 fake companies, none of which serve any legitimate purpose? Additionally, the President refers to white supremacy as the biggest threat to the US and includes within that label anyone who disagrees with his views. Can anyone truly follow the reasoning behind wars fought in the name of democracy?

Yes, it is true that Russia invaded Ukraine after the 2014 Maidan coup, but one must not forget that there was a US President at that time who had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. What contribution did he make to NATO to transform it into a peacekeeping force rather than a tool for US expansionist politics?

President Zelensky receives ample support from the elites, the US military complex, and the media. Thus, more Ukrainians are being used, with their leader portraying them as heroic freedom fighters, as cannon fodder for the moralistic ideals of US democracy. Afghanistan serves as a poignant example, and the mothers of fallen US soldiers likely understand the true cost. Is Ukraine now an ideal democracy? Ukraine will always have a population with Russian heritage, unless Zelensky plans to carry out an ethnic cleansing. But then, if he achieves his glorious victory, who will prevent him from invading Russia? Certainly not Poland, as both countries share a deep-seated animosity towards Russia.

Could the G7 meeting mark the beginning of reshaping the world and allowing Japan unlimited military buildup? Is Hiroshima an appropriate location for such discussions? Would the G7 alliance then become the harbinger of global dominance? This would undoubtedly be a step backward, as it would exclude the rest of the world that does not share our value system. It raises the question of whether President Biden's struggles with opening an umbrella are indicative of his global perspective. Negotiation is clearly not his strong suit, which tends to align with more dictatorial behavior, as demonstrated by his left-wing administration at home. It leaves one wondering why he is not on good terms with Putin.

In conclusion, what is the recipe for uniting the planet? How can we avoid wars and adhere to principles of gender equality, sustainability, social justice, and other causes that activists care deeply about in a world dominated by intolerance, fearmongering, and the pursuit of power? The current world leaders are a far cry from individuals like Mahatma Gandhi or Nelson Mandela, who truly lived and governed in alignment with their principles. It seems to be all about "me" nowadays, so we must brace ourselves for more conflicts.

If you are interested in learning more about Russia, here is an article available in German. Additionally, there is a letter written in German to President Biden prior to the G7 meeting in Hiroshima. As a result of this letter, there has been training of Ukrainian pilots on F16s, with the aim of having them ready by 2024, in the hope that the war will be over by then. One could refer to this approach as "Biden diplomacy," which is being implemented alongside sanctions. Perhaps an unconventional suggestion would be to have some drag queens negotiate with Putin, specifically the ones who entertain US troops and children.