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The Dialectics Confrontation – Thirty Years After
Emergence of the multipolar world order and the role of the USA
Von Chas W. Freeman, Jr., United States Foreign Service (USFS), Ret.; Senior Fellow at Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Brown University, USA*
(7 February 2022) The dissolution of the USSR ushered in a two-decade-long period of unchecked U.S. global supremacy. Two centuries earlier, American political engineer, James Madison presciently warned that, to avoid abuses of power, “ambition must be made to counteract ambition.” The post-Cold War period has provided ample proof of how correct this insight is.
Brussels and Washington under pressure
by Ralph Bosshard, Lieutenant-Colonel EMG*
(7 February 2022) On 17 December 2021, the Russian Foreign Ministry published draft agreements on mutual security guarantees between Russia and NATO,1 as well as between Russia and the United States.2 Initial comments from Western governments and the press have been reserved. The Russian proposals, which reflect some of the fundamental characteristics of Russian military thinking, do indeed require careful consideration.
Pedagogics – on ousted observational learning
by Carl Bossard*
(7 February 2022) He was certainly a self-confident artist and knew he was skilled: the sculptor and master builder Erhart Küng (1420–1507). He came to Bern as a stonemason around 1455; soon he was responsible for the new construction of Bern Cathedral.
Agriculture
“We want to fulfil our bridge-building function”
Around 1400 young people got a taste of farming last year
by Jonas Ingold
(29 January 2022) LID. In this interview Agriviva’s managing director Ueli Bracher sums up the year and discusses the challenges of the future.
Washington’s Bi-Partisan Russia-Bashers Are Determined to Start a War
by Ron Paul, MD*
(29 January 2022) Russia-bashing is a bi-partisan activity in Washington. Both parties think it makes them look “tough” and “pro-America.” But while Republican and Democrat politicians continue to one-up each other on “risk-free” threats to Russia, they are increasingly risking a devastating nuclear war.