Some wishes for 2024

Let's pray and hope that none of the major ongoing wars in the world escalates into a full blown World War III. The Russo-Ukrainian War is already a world war by any other name given how many countries are involved. Unfortunately, too often the many lessons of history about war and peace are ignored or forgotten and history repeats itself again and again.

Will the senile, demented and corrupt 46th U.S. President finally resign for health reasons! He should have done so shortly after taking office to preserve his place in history as a great president.

Putin the Terrible will finally be ousted! The last czar, a megalomaniac and war criminal must go! The Russo-Ukraine War will come to an end!

Peace at last in the Middle East! Will the West, Israel, the Arab countries and the rest of the world handle the post war period of the Israel-Hamas War properly to promote lasting peace and prosperity for the people of Gaza and beyond? There is a huge opportunity to extend the Abraham Accords. Unfortunately, too many politicians still hang on to outdated political dogmas like the two state solution or to involve the totally discredited Palestinian Authority and the like.

Taiwan will remain independent until the people of Taiwan by a voluntary and without external pressure vote in a referendum for a peaceful, mutually accepted reunification with mainland china!

South Korea and North Korea will finally be reunited almost 35 years after Germany!

Let the Liberty Bell ring and the success of the shock therapy revive the well being, standard of living, and foster prosperity of the people in Argentina!

May as many countries as possible of Africa become become economic tigers and rid themselves of the vestiges of Western colonialism. However, e.g. separatists and Islamic terrorists are some of the dangers. Hopefully, federalism and a more perfect union will be evolving.

Last but not least: The propaganda and demagoguery of the climate change needs to be defeated! It is the famous Road to Serfdom (Friedrich Hayek) pursued by big government socialists of all colors and persuasions! Climate Change is largely based on pseudo, even manipulated science and ideologically tainted science!

Echoes Of Peace: Reimagining India-Pakistan Dialogue Amidst Intricate Geopolitics

Good news! Keep your fingers crossed that this opportunity is not wasted! Blessed are the peacemakers! 

History is full of surprises! Let this be a positive one after decades of frequent violent conflict!

Will the Indian subcontinent become more unified, pacified etc. Future peace and prosperity for about one quarter of the world's population!

"Against the backdrop of historical grievances and simmering tensions, Sharif’s call for engagement serves as a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty that has shrouded the region for decades. The symbolism of August 5 cannot be overstated. This date marks the fourth anniversary of India’s decision to revoke Article 370, a constitutional provision that granted special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. The consequences of this decision were far-reaching, fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape and reigniting fervent nationalism on both sides of the border. Amidst this historical resonance, Shehbaz Sharif’s proposition for dialogue carries a nuanced significance, acknowledging the weight of the past while emphasizing the need for constructive diplomatic discourse to shape the future. ..."

Echoes Of Peace: Reimagining India-Pakistan Dialogue Amidst Intricate Geopolitics – OpEd – Eurasia Review In the intricate mosaic of South Asian geopolitics, the recent overture by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for dialogue between Pakistan and India resonates as a potentially pivotal juncture in the enduring saga of their complex relationship.

Will the external scrambling and meddling in Africa be finally pushed back by the African people?

I am an eternal optimist! There are signs this is actually happening!

So many powers (European colonizers, Arabs, Muslims, Russia, communists like former Soviet Union, China, Cuba etc.) for so many centuries have tried to impose their control over or tried to subjugate African peoples and regions.

Now roughly half a century after many African countries became independent, positive change is coming and noticeable! A United States of Africa is possibly on the horizon.

It is a great spectacle to witness! Good luck and lot's of success in your journey!

Der Weg zum Frieden

Eine Anregung zum Nachdenken! Was sind wohl die zwei grössten Sehnsüchte der Menschen? Friede und Liebe! Beide scheinen leider oft in weiter Ferne zu sein!

Wir stehen möglicherweise an der Schwelle eines Weltkriegs III! Die Lage ist sehr ernst!

Friede auf Erden beginnt mit und ist die Verantwortung jedes einzelnen Menschen!

Blessed are the peacemakers! Oder Immanuel Kant's Versuch "Zum ewigen Frieden. Ein philosophischer Entwurf"

"Die Ohnmächtigen wollen, aber sie können nicht; die Mächtigen könnten, aber sie wollen nicht. Der Frieden hat es in diesen Tagen schwer. Überall wird er zurückgedrängt — in der materiellen Realität wie in den Gedanken und Gefühlen der Menschen. Den Frieden zu wollen, ist eine Sache, friedensfähig zu sein, eine andere. ... Wenn eine machtvolle Bürgerbewegung entsteht und auf allen Ebenen agiert, kann sich das Blatt global wenden. Das bedeutet, dass neue Organisationsstrukturen aufgebaut werden müssen, dass der Frieden in den Medien und Verbänden wieder eine „Lobby“ bekommt und auch, dass wir alle an unserer Bereitschaft zum Frieden arbeiten. Das betrifft unseren Umgang miteinander wie auch das, worauf wir unseren Geist ausrichten. Ohne uns zum Hass auf die Hassenden hinreißen zu lassen, müssen wir beharrlich und vehement sein in unserem Willen zum Frieden."

Der Weg zum Frieden | Rubikon-Magazin Wenn überhaupt eine Weltherrschaft erstrebenswert ist, dann jene der Friedensfähigen.

The 22 most interesting Israel-UAE agreements of the year

Good news! The Abraham Accords keep on giving! Blessed are the peacemakers!

1. Israeli shoe store sets foot in UAE
2. Hebrew school opens in four Emirati locations
3. Israel’s top brass discuss cybertech in Dubai
4. Israeli search-and-rescue group signs MoU [memorandum of understanding] with Emirati counterpart
5. Joint Israel-UAE water research institute is on the way
   
6. Israeli water-from-air generators placed in Abu Dhabi
7. Israelis and Emiratis to develop Covid stem-cell therapy together
8. Israel, UAE give wing to preservation of rare desert bird
9. Read the article ...

The 22 most interesting Israel-UAE agreements of the year - ISRAEL21c 

Almost a year into the Abraham Accords, dozens of companies, foundations and government offices from Israel and the United Arab Emirates have established ties, reached agreements and inked deals in a [wide] array of fields.

Israel's Prime Minister Bennett and Egypt's President Sisi discuss Hamas, Iranian threats in rare meeting

Good news! Blessed are the peacemakers!

When two neighboring nations with some of the oldest, continues calendars in human history (Israel: Year 5782 , Egypt: Year 6261) meet ...

"... “It was a very important and good meeting,” Bennett said before his return to Israel from the one-day trip late Monday. “First and foremost, we created a foundation for deep ties in the future,” he added. ..."

Bennett and Sisi discuss Hamas, Iranian threats rare meeting - The Jerusalem Post Bennett's was the first Israeli prime ministerial visit to Egypt in a decade