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1069 – On peace rather than military geopolitics – with Lena Petrova

I am very happy and honoured to have been interviewed by Lena Petrova and her amazing YouTube Channel – World Affairs In Context that has almost 600 000 subscribers. She wanted to focus more on peace and peace thinking than on geopolitics which is omnipresent nowadays, does not address solution and, mostly, contributes day-to-day commentarism on military-related affairs. So, here is why peace thinking is … Continue reading 1069 – On peace rather than military geopolitics – with Lena Petrova

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Demokratiets krise, NATO, Peace, Svenske perspektiver, Sverige

Ödesdigert regeringsbeslut på väg att drivas igenom i NATO-Sverige

Som numera helt vanligt önskar västliga “demokratiska” politiker undvika all offentlig debatt. De tar emot order ifrån USA och kan för lite om sakfrågorna. Lena Jarlöv är en ledande svensk fredskämpe, i Bottna på landets västkust. Hon är min vän, 87 år gammal och har helt rätt i sin kritik och varning. Jag kan inte låta bli att fråga varför det som huvudregel är just … Continue reading Ödesdigert regeringsbeslut på väg att drivas igenom i NATO-Sverige

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Ethics and values, EU, Human rights, International affairs, Militarism

1068 – Eurovision: Europe Chooses Israeli Crimes Over Original Peacemaking: Boycott it!

This issue is much worse than you may think! Spread this, please! Eurovision once symbolised a Europe committed to peace, dialogue, and cultural exchange. It was not born as a glitter show. It was created in 1956 as a deliberate peace‑building project — a cultural instrument to rebuild trust in a Europe shattered by war. EBU, the European Broadcasting Union own historical summaries describe Eurovision idea as: “a symbol … Continue reading 1068 – Eurovision: Europe Chooses Israeli Crimes Over Original Peacemaking: Boycott it!

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Mediekritik

1067 – Radio IIII’s selvcensur

For nogen tid tilbage blev jeg ringet op af en ung mand fra Radio IIIII: Hvad mente jeg om, at EU lånte Ukraine 90 milliarder Euros og at Danmark samtidig reducerede sin støtte i et vist omfang? Jeg svarede ham, at jeg syntes det af to grunde var en dårlig idé at give Ukraine så mange penge – dels var krigen jo ikke afsluttet, og … Continue reading 1067 – Radio IIII’s selvcensur

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EU, Fredsforslag, Fremtidens verden, Future - Fremtid - studies, Peace

1066 – Skab en debat om Europas fremtid

…eller lad det falde med USA’s imperium… Selv om det er gået så galt for Vesten, så er alt håb bestemt ikke ude. Vi har netop nu en gylden chance for diskutere og derpå skabe et nyt Europa tilpasset fremtidens samarbejdende multipolære verden, skriver Jan Øberg. Min klumme i Arbejderen den 15. april 2026 Der er mere om dette forslag her i China Daily og … Continue reading 1066 – Skab en debat om Europas fremtid

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EU, Fredsforslag, Peace, Peace proposals, Peace research

1065 – TFF Peace Pulse # 2 – We need an all-European debate about Europe’s future

These TFF Peace Pulses will only be published here a few times. You will also not find them on YouTube and Vimeo because both platforms have blocked TFF and me; you know, peace is dangerous these days. Later, you will find them, along with many other TFF-created videos, on Rumble. More info as I get that established. Europe is in its deepest crisis since 1945, … Continue reading 1065 – TFF Peace Pulse # 2 – We need an all-European debate about Europe’s future

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EU, Forsvarspolitik, Fredsforslag, Kina, Militarisme, NATO, Peace, Peace proposals, The West's decline

1064 – Allies’ security myth: NATO is not making Europe safer

I am very happy to tell you that Danish-Chinese professor Li Xing – who has been at Aalborg University for many years, but is now in China and is also a new TFF Associate – and I have just published this Europe article in the prestigious China Daily. Towards the end, we also say a few things about what the EU ought to do now … Continue reading 1064 – Allies’ security myth: NATO is not making Europe safer

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Fred, Fredsforskning, Peace, Peace research

1063 – TFF at 40: Four Decades of Publishing Peace – Or from 1,200 to 1,6 million…

These two articles are part of the series “TFF at 40″ and they invite you to learn about the probably unique history of Four Decades of Publishing Peace. I take a look at how our small, people‑financed peace foundation has communicated across four generations of technology — from wax stencils and fax machines to mass email and Substack — and why TFF continues to publish … Continue reading 1063 – TFF at 40: Four Decades of Publishing Peace – Or from 1,200 to 1,6 million…

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Fred, Fredsforskning, Fredsforslag, Peace, Peace proposals, Peace research

1062 – The first of the new TFF Peace Pulse – #1 “WWIII? Just Doubt It”

In contrast to most, we’ll bring alternatives, solutions, hope and strategies for a better future. Times are dangerous, yes, but that only intensifies the need for constructive thinking and action! Jan Oberg, TFF director April 13, 2026 The new TFF Peace Pulse uses video messages in a new way: Max 3-5-minute-long comments, ideas or perhaps mini-lectures, all about peace – positive peace. We launch them today on April 13, … Continue reading 1062 – The first of the new TFF Peace Pulse – #1 “WWIII? Just Doubt It”

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Fremtidens verden, Future - Fremtid - studies, Peace, Peace proposals, Peace research, The West's decline, Tidsånden

1061 – Don’t despair! The Western Empire is going down, and that opens great opportunities for a better world…

I was recently invited to have a good, long talk about the world – and, of course, about peace too – with Boris Malagurski on his Weight of Chains Channel on YouTube. It was a real joy and seems to have been greatly appreciated by the viewers too. Mr Malagurski and I shall of course be grateful if you share this conversation in your circles – of course, only … Continue reading 1061 – Don’t despair! The Western Empire is going down, and that opens great opportunities for a better world…

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Censurforsøg, Fred, Fredsforskning, Fredsforslag, Internationalt iøvrigt, NATO, Peace, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig, Svenske perspektiver, Sweden foreign and security policy, Tidsånden, Udenrigspolitik

1060 – Fred är inte bara frånvaron av krig – det är ett sätt att leva

Hade nyligen det verkliga nöjet att få besök av Dissidentklubben/Podden i Sverige. Kerstin Ekström gjorde en intervju på över 60 minuter där vi kommer långt omkring och där jag också talar lite om vad fredsforskning är och hur underbart det är att ägna sig åt något så viktigt som fred – positiv fred, väl att märka. Continue reading 1060 – Fred är inte bara frånvaron av krig – det är ett sätt att leva

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FN, Kosovo & Ex-Jugoslavien, Militarism, MIMAK, NATO, US empire, USAs nedgang, Yugoslavia

1059 – “Breaking Point: The War That Changed The Rules”

New documentary by Sladjana Zaric,RTS – Serbia’s Radio and Television Jan Oberg March 26, 2026 Those who have followed TFF over the decades will remember that we were engaged in conflict-mitigation in all parts of Yugoslavia from 1991 and beyond 2000. It is all to be found in our 2200-A4 pages equivalent online documentation, Yugoslavia – What Should Have Been Done? – which is unique for two … Continue reading 1059 – “Breaking Point: The War That Changed The Rules”

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Fredsforskning, Iran, konfliktanalyse, Mellemøsten, Militarisme, Tidsånden, USAs nedgang, Ytringsfrihed

1058 – De seneste publikationer i en krigsgal tid – og hvordan TFF og jeg fortsætter.

En AI-analyse fortæller os, at TFF og jeg er blandt de top 10% på internettet, som mest frekvent publicerer materialer inden for international politik og fred. Det er jo meget godt skuldret for en lille privat stiftelse, der kører udelukkende på ubetalt arbejdskraft og kun modtager støtte fra borgere rundt om i verden – men som princip ikke accepterer en krone fra nogen regering eller … Continue reading 1058 – De seneste publikationer i en krigsgal tid – og hvordan TFF og jeg fortsætter.

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Fredsforskning, Iran, Media criticism, Mediekritik, Menneskerettigheder, Militarism, Peace

These Targetted Attacks – Minab among them

Iranians Enjoying Life 2016 © Jan Oberg A voice of true peace and human rights in Iran Elaheh Pooyandeh Peace and conflict researcher & TFF Associate March 11, 2026 I have many friends and colleagues in Iran. I have visited it a number of times, travelled around, spoken with people of all walks of life, taken photos and met an incredibly decent, hospitable and civilised … Continue reading These Targetted Attacks – Minab among them

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Fredsforskning, Iran, Media criticism, Mediekritik, Menneskerettigheder, Militarism, Peace

We Are Someone’s Dirty Work

“Love In Iran” © Jan Oberg A voice of true peace and human rights in Iran Elaheh Pooyandeh Peace and conflict researcher & TFF Associate March 9, 2026 I have many friends and colleagues in Iran. I have visited it a number of times, travelled around, spoken with people of all walks of life, taken photos and met an incredibly decent, hospitable and civilised nation. … Continue reading We Are Someone’s Dirty Work

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Iran, Mediekritik, Mellemøsten, Peace

1057 – DR dropper kildekontrol og støtter USraels kriminelle krig i Iran

DR’s hjemmeside bringer i dag en artikel, der skal fortælle dig, hvor grusomt systemet er i Iran – og, naturligvis, implicit bidrage til at legitimere USAs og Israels krig mod landet og dets folk. Uden at undersøge, hvorfor Internettet er lukket ned næsten 100 %, fortæller det statsligt finansierede public service-medie, at befolkningen trues af sms-meddelelser og hvordan den anonyme iranske kvinde, Leyla, opfatter det … Continue reading 1057 – DR dropper kildekontrol og støtter USraels kriminelle krig i Iran

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Atomvåben, Militarisme, MIMAK, NATO, Nordic area, Säkerhet, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig

1056 – Kærnevåben, Sveriges statsminister, Frank Zappa og mig

Det er bestemt ikke for at være uhøflig, men når statsminister Ulf Kristersson taler om behovet for atomvåben, folder hænderne på den dér præstelignende måde – hans kone er præst – og anlægger sin selvhøjtidelige statsmandsmine – ja, så er der ikke længere brug for politisk satire. Politik er blevet en satire – en parodi – på sig selv. Som Frank Zappa sagde det så … Continue reading 1056 – Kærnevåben, Sveriges statsminister, Frank Zappa og mig

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Atomvåben, Dansk politik, Dansk udenrigspolitik, Defence and security, EU, Folkeretten, Forsvarspolitik, Internationalt iøvrigt, Iran, konfliktanalyse, NATO, Nuclear weapons, Udenrigspolitik

Er en nuklear småstat mulig? Og hvor er Danmark på vej hen?

Claus Kold – freds- og sikkerhedspolitisk forsker, TFF-Associeret og ven gennem snart 40 år Mette Frederiksens nylige udtalelser ved sikkerhedskonferencen i München og hendes diplomatiske sonderinger i Paris peger på en opfattelse af, at afhængigheden af USA’s nukleare garanti ikke længere kan betragtes som stabil eller forudsigelig. Konflikten med USA om Grønland har blotlagt en dyb mistillid til, at stormagters sikkerhedsgarantier er uafhængige af deres … Continue reading Er en nuklear småstat mulig? Og hvor er Danmark på vej hen?

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Atomvåben, Danmark, Dansk udenrigspolitik, Etiske spørgsmål, FN, Folkeretten, Internationalt iøvrigt

1055 – Ved du at Danmark i FN – på dine vegne – støtter grove krigsforbrydelse?

Danmarks FN-ambassadør, regeringen og Udenrigsministeriet burde skamme sig over denne tale i FN’s sikkerhedsråd, der kun fordømmer Iran og end ikke nævner USraels angreb på Iran. Danmarks FN-ambassadør, Christina Markus Lassen (se billedet), taler jo på danskernes vegne, og hvis ingen dansker protesterer, ja så hører al anstændighed selvsagt op. (1) På mine vegne taler hun ikke og det er én årsag til at jeg … Continue reading 1055 – Ved du at Danmark i FN – på dine vegne – støtter grove krigsforbrydelse?

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International affairs, Iran, Militarism, U.S., United States, USAs nedgang

1054 – The Trump Regime proves again to be the single largest danger to humanity’s future

Here is Trump’s disturbing 8-min speech with an analysis of all the classical psycho-political delusions, hubris, arrogance and the blindness of military power. It can only go wrong now… February 28, 2026 There were only two things that surprised me – and would have been fitting – namely that he had been dressed in military battle uniform (I predict that, as Supreme Commander, he will … Continue reading 1054 – The Trump Regime proves again to be the single largest danger to humanity’s future

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Folkeretten, Iran, Iran nuclear deal, Mellemøsten, Middle East, Militarism, MIMAK, Negotiations, The West's decline, Tidsånden, U.S., US empire, USAs nedgang

1053 – The USrael attack on Iran and 40th Anniversary of the murder of Olof Palme

Click the small square button in the lower right, next to the wheel to see the English translation • Today, USrael attacked Iran, for the second time within just one year. Today also marks the 40th Anniversary of the murder of Swedish PM Olof Palme (1927-1986). In the video below, Palme condemns the US bombings of Hanoi, Vietnam, at Xmas 1972. He paid a price … Continue reading 1053 – The USrael attack on Iran and 40th Anniversary of the murder of Olof Palme

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Peace, Peace proposals, Peace research

1052 – Ordinary people want peace: Can citizen diplomacy build a safer future for everyone?

Jan Oberg February 20, 2026 What a thrill to be interviewed by former British diplomat Ian Proud! Don’t waste a minute: acquaint yourself with him here on his homepage, which he elegantly calls “Proud Diplomat.” Notice also his book, A Misfit In Moscow. Ian is, of course, also on Substack, where he calls himself The Peace Monger, and recently he set up his own PeaceMonger Channel on YouTube. For once, I was … Continue reading 1052 – Ordinary people want peace: Can citizen diplomacy build a safer future for everyone?

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Fredsforslag, Fremtidens verden, Grønland - Greenland, Internationalt iøvrigt, Militarisme, Nonviolence, Peace, Peace proposals, Verdensorden

1051 – Et nyt perspektiv og en plan for et afmilitariseret Arktis til det fælles bedste – og hvorfor dét er rationelt

I. Fire principper for en ny arktisk vision Arktis fremstilles ofte som en kold arena for rivalisering — et sted, hvor stormagter tester hinandens vilje. Men dette verdensbillede er forældet, fantasiløst og i sidste ende selvdestruktivt. Arktis er ikke et tomrum, der venter på at blive militariseret; det er en levende region, en klimastabilisator og et kulturelt hjemland, hvis fremtid vil forme menneskehedens fremtid. Hvis … Continue reading 1051 – Et nyt perspektiv og en plan for et afmilitariseret Arktis til det fælles bedste – og hvorfor dét er rationelt

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Kina, Media work, Peace, U.S.

1050 – Comparing China’s and the U.S.’ speeches at Munich

China’s highly important global media outlet, CGTN, asked me for my comments immediately after the two foreign ministers spoke on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The contrast could hardly have been bigger. The audience gave Marco Rubio a standing ovation for his exclusive Western perspective, and many left the room after that – ignoring the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi’s soft-spoken speech with a global or … Continue reading 1050 – Comparing China’s and the U.S.’ speeches at Munich

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Dansk udenrigspolitik, Etiske spørgsmål, Forsvarspolitik, Internationalt iøvrigt, Mediekritik, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig

1049 – Mette Frederiksen bør udfordres og betvivles. Er der nogen, der kan og tør?

Læg mærke til statsministerens ubehageligt diskriminerende tilsvining af det russiske folk, som jeg dokumenterer i Tillæg. Som statsminister taler hun for så vidt som repræsentant for det danske folk. Er det hér OK i dagens Danmark? Og hvad skal dette primitive russiske folk tro om Danmark? Sådan kan man ikke føre politik, og nogen må nu sætte foden ned nu. LÆS GRUNDIGT hvad statsminister Mette … Continue reading 1049 – Mette Frederiksen bør udfordres og betvivles. Er der nogen, der kan og tør?

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EU, Forsvarspolitik, Fredsforslag, Internationalt iøvrigt, konfliktanalyse, Militarisme, MIMAK, NATO, Ny kold krig, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig, Trump policies, USAs nedgang

1048 – München Sikkerheds-konferencen er blevet et 20‑millioner-Euro dyrt ekkokammer for militaristisk gruppetænkning

MSC’s lukkede militarisme tilbyder kun én recept — flere våben — samtidig med at rekordhøje militærudgifter, presset ud af skatteydere i økonomisk krise, underminerer diplomati og driver eskalationen mod de højeste krigsrisici i årtier. Fra dialogforum til militariseret ritual I årtier var Munich Security Conference (MSC) – som åbnede i dag og løber frem til søndag – et af de få steder, hvor modparter kunne … Continue reading 1048 – München Sikkerheds-konferencen er blevet et 20‑millioner-Euro dyrt ekkokammer for militaristisk gruppetænkning

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EU, Media work, Militarism, MIMAK, NATO, Peace proposals, US empire

1047 – How to stop the Trump regime before we militarise ourselves to bankruptcy

I was delighted to be on London-based Anthony Fatseas’s WTFinance Channel on YouTube a couple of days ago. And below a nice little story about Google/YouTube’s surely innocent algorithm… Shortly after Anthony uploaded it and told me he had done so, viewers were met with the black-screen message below . It was never a private video. I mean, he has almost 50,000 subscribers. So what … Continue reading 1047 – How to stop the Trump regime before we militarise ourselves to bankruptcy

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China, Grønland - Greenland, International affairs, Kina, MIMAK, The West's decline, United States, Zeitgeist

1046 – On Phoenix Television’s “Talk With World Leaders”

I am honoured and happy to have been invited by Nancie Zhu of the Chinese Phoenix Television, whose flagship program is “Talk With World Leaders.” It was a delightful conversation over many themes – Trump, EU, NATO, the Golden Dome, China, Greenland, the deep crisis of the West – and alternatives to at least some if it – Phoenix being more geopolitically oriented as you … Continue reading 1046 – On Phoenix Television’s “Talk With World Leaders”

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Grønland - Greenland, Peace, Rusland, Trump policies, Udenrigspolitik, Ukraine, USAs nedgang

Hvad Ukrainekrigen handler om, hvordan den afsluttes – og hvad med Grønland?

Thorkild Kjærgaard Dr. phil i historie, tidligere lektor i historie ved universitetet i Nuuk og forfatter til en række bøger Der bliver sagt utrolig meget sludder om, hvad Ukrainekrigen handler om. Tom snak som intet har med virkeligheden at gøre. Ukrainekrigen handler hverken om demokrati eller om beskyttelse af en regelbaseret verdensorden. Den handler om forholdet mellem USA og Rusland, de to stormagter som siden … Continue reading Hvad Ukrainekrigen handler om, hvordan den afsluttes – og hvad med Grønland?

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EU, Future - Fremtid - studies, Grønland - Greenland, International affairs, Militarism, NATO, Nonviolence, US empire, Videos, World order change

1045 –  ‘Trump does not understand that he is isolating the US’

Rick Sanchez and I cover quite a few subjects in this high-temperature conversation. It was fun to work with him, and we start out joking about our wives some 13 minutes into the program 😉 Continue reading 1045 –  ‘Trump does not understand that he is isolating the US’

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1044 – When a Backup Steals Your Life’s Work: My Experience with pCloud on macOS

My readers are not used to seeing this type of article. However, it offers a peek into the troubles one can encounter, also when working for peace and art – processes that are never revealed in the final text, video or image. The experience involved starting up my Mac and finding only empty folders on its desktop, i.e. the sudden loss of nearly 100,000 documents … Continue reading 1044 – When a Backup Steals Your Life’s Work: My Experience with pCloud on macOS

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Fredsforslag, Militarisme, NATO, Nonviolence, Nordic area, U.S., USA, USAs nedgang, Verdensorden

1043 – Stop Trump

Det står for mig smertefuldt klart, at de politiske dynamikker i Washington i stigende grad spejler det farligste mønster, der kulminerede i 1945, og som verden besluttede aldrig skulle gentage sig. USA er blevet en fascistisk stat — indadtil og udadtil. Hvis landet nogensinde har været et demokrati — et ord, der ikke findes i dets forfatning — så er det det ikke længere.  USA … Continue reading 1043 – Stop Trump

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China, Fredsreportage, Future - Fremtid - studies, International affairs, Kina, Media criticism, Media work, Mediekritik, US empire, Videos

1042 – Fun to be on Bilibili and talk about Trump, Greenland – and world peace

Zyphyr is a Chinese academic, educated for over 10 years in the United States. He runs his own channel on China’s YouTube, called Bilibili. I’ve been told that he is followed by 4-5 million people in and outside China, but I do not know for how long; it can hardly be per day, but what do I know? Quite a few things are unbelievable in … Continue reading 1042 – Fun to be on Bilibili and talk about Trump, Greenland – and world peace

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Fred, Fredsforslag, Fredspriser, Fredsreportage, Peace, Sverige, Sweden, Tidsånden, Tilbageblik, Videos

Medeltidens återkomst

Av Erni & Ola Friholt * Fredsrörelsen på Orust i Sverige & TFF Associerede Med början i maj månad 2025 har under detta år 59 opinionsbildare, journalister och militärer blivit bannlysta av Europaunionen. Bland dessa finns den schweiziske översten och säkerhetsexperten Jacques Baud, med erfarenhet från Natouppdrag i Ukraina. Beslutsfattare är Europeiska rådet, som består av medlemsstaternas statschefer och statsministrar, möjligen i samförstånd med EUs … Continue reading Medeltidens återkomst

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Mediekritik, MIMAK

1041 – DR’s Deadline om den sandsynlige US/Israel krig mod Iran

Et bidrag til at legitimere USA’s og Israels – USraels – kommende krig mod Iran Dette er et indlæg på Facebook, jeg skrev hastigt efter at have set Deadline’s behandling af denne dødsensalvorlige – for verden – konflikt. Her er DRs artikel om sagen, der også indeholder link til selve programmet. Tænk at medier intet lærer af utallige fejltagelser fra tidligere krige – og opbygningen … Continue reading 1041 – DR’s Deadline om den sandsynlige US/Israel krig mod Iran

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Fred, Fredsforskning, Fremtidens verden, Peace

1040 – TFF PressInfo – TFF turning 40 and moving forward with true peace

It is a bit special this time, and I thought my readers here might like to know, see the wealth of critical and constructive articles and videos about peace – a word that has been disappeared from research, politics and media – by the omnipresent Military-Industrial-Media-Academic Complex, MIMAC. Enjoy and subscribe if you don’t already. Share too! It’s a small thing everyone can do to … Continue reading 1040 – TFF PressInfo – TFF turning 40 and moving forward with true peace

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International affairs, International law, Internationalt iøvrigt, Intervention, Media criticism, Militarism, Militarisme, MIMAK, Peace, Peace proposals, Russia, Tidsånden, US empire, USA, USAs nedgang, Ytringsfrihed

1039 – Recent media conversations in the non-Western world

Mostly concerning Greenland, Europe’s irreparable crisis, Trump’s MAGAlomanic Empire and world order change and alternatives – only during the first couple of weeks of this year Al Jazeera Arabic. China’s YouTube – Bilibili, Zephyr’s Channel with over 5 million subscribers. RT’s Rick Sanchez “Effect.” RainTV, Holland – exile Russian. Zeitgeist in Sweden. China’s National TV CCTV. Soon Al Mayadeen, South Africa, Hong Kong and… And … Continue reading 1039 – Recent media conversations in the non-Western world

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Denmark, Folkeretten, Fredsforslag, Fremtidens verden, Grønland - Greenland, Human rights, International affairs, Intervention, Media criticism, Militarism, Peace, Peace proposals, Tidsånden, Trump policies, United States, US empire, USA, World order change

1038 – Resist and Build Alternatives to the Trump Regime Now – Part 1 & 2/5

This is the first and second of five TFF-created idea portfolios designed to curb the global reach of the United States and, in both the short and long term, help catalyse a worldwide nonviolent resistance to what many observers describe as the Trump administration’s uniquely confrontational, destructive and world-threatening policies. These portfolios outline what governments and citizens across the world can do through dynamic diplomacy, creative initiatives, … Continue reading 1038 – Resist and Build Alternatives to the Trump Regime Now – Part 1 & 2/5

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1037 – How Governments and Citizens Can Stop the Trump Regime’s World-Threatening Designs

AI created illustration after an idea by Jan Oberg – the EU flag in the right background Introduction to TFF’s forthcoming four Idea Portfolios of Diplomatic and Nonviolent Resistance By TFF’s Board & FoundersPascal Lottaz, Biljana Vankovska, Annette Schiffmann, Christina Spannar & Jan Oberg January 19, 2026 “America, you are too arrogant.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Over the course of Trump’s first term and … Continue reading 1037 – How Governments and Citizens Can Stop the Trump Regime’s World-Threatening Designs

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Trump policies, United Nations, US empire, USA, Verdensorden

1036 – The Trump Regime’s “Peace Board” Is Another Brick in His Personal Occidental Empire

His Gaza proposal reveals a far larger and world-threatening project. It’s a bid to replace the UN — and this MAGAlomania must be stopped now. See my warning at the end. The charter of Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” revealed by Haaretz on January 17, 2026, is not a Gaza policy. It is not even a Middle East policy. It is the latest — and clearest — expression of … Continue reading 1036 – The Trump Regime’s “Peace Board” Is Another Brick in His Personal Occidental Empire

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Peace, Peace illiteracy, Peace proposals, The West's decline, United States, US empire, World order change

1035 – Neither the US and its allies nor any other state has a right to intervene in the domestic affairs of other nations.

With a focus on possible war on Iran, TFF Associates argue that the US must – and can – be stopped. It doesn’t have a God-given exceptionalist status. It has become “too arrogant.” By Pascal Lottaz, Annette Schiffman and Jan Oberg, TFF ◆ We have just published this strong appeal statement on The Transnational and TFF on Substack. The Trump Regime must be stopped before … Continue reading 1035 – Neither the US and its allies nor any other state has a right to intervene in the domestic affairs of other nations.

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Danmark, Dansk udenrigspolitik, Demokratiets krise, NATO, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig, Tidsånden, Udenrigspolitik, USAs nedgang

1034 – Danmark har ikke haft brug for udenrigs- og forsvarsministeriet siden USAs NATO blev oprettet

Her fortæller statsminister Mette Frederiksen hvor ekstremt loyal, Danmark har været med USA siden 1945 – KLIK. Det er vanvittigt afslørende. Mod al sund fornuft, historiekundskab og viden om grundlæggende begreber får hun – gud hjælpe os alle – også sagt at USA i alle disse år har stået for demokrati, frihed, fred og har ledet “den frie verden.” Hun taler om historien og USA … Continue reading 1034 – Danmark har ikke haft brug for udenrigs- og forsvarsministeriet siden USAs NATO blev oprettet

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Fred, Fredsforskning, Peace, Peace research

1033 – TFF – The Transnational Foundation, turns 40

On this occasion – unique in the history of Nordic academia in general and peace and future research in particular – we look back on what we have achieved, we document it systematically – and then we look forward. Follow TFF if you don’t already because we are re-inventing ourselves and will do new things – and do the good old things in new ways. … Continue reading 1033 – TFF – The Transnational Foundation, turns 40

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Dansk udenrigspolitik, Demokratiets krise, Forsvarspolitik, konfliktanalyse, Mediekritik, Rusland, Tidsånden, Udenrigspolitik

1032 – Løkke/Surrugue om Ruslands “territorieappetit” og FE’s guddommelige autoritet.

Se lige den her “public service”-samtale mellem udenrigsminister Løkke Rasmussen og DR’s Stephanie Surrugue. DR næsten ikke til at bære… Sådan lægger en sikkerhedspolitisk amatørjournalist ordene i munden – “territorieappetit” er et faktum, ikke!? – på en intellektuelt doven udenrigsminister, der tror blindt på det enøjede vås, “vores efterretningstjeneste,” lige så blindt gengiver på ordre fra USCIA. Som alle andre NATO-medlemmer (se blot på Trumps … Continue reading 1032 – Løkke/Surrugue om Ruslands “territorieappetit” og FE’s guddommelige autoritet.

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Fredspriser, Peace

1031 – Julian Assange anklager Nobel’s “freds”pris for at være økonomisk og politisk kriminel

TFF og jeg har siden 2007 været engageret det nødvendige arbejde med at få mennesker – ikke mindst dem i fredsbevægelserne – til at indse at Nobels Fredspris ofte er blevet og fortsat blir givet helt uden for det, som Alfred Nobel kort og meget tydeligt nedfældede i sit testamente. Dette arbejdede blev startet af den norske jurist, fredsforkæmper og TFF Associate, Fredrik Heffermehl, der … Continue reading 1031 – Julian Assange anklager Nobel’s “freds”pris for at være økonomisk og politisk kriminel

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Fredspriser, Kina, Peace, U.S., United States, US empire, USAs nedgang

1030 – The Nobel “Peace” Prize, the China “threat” and the West’s inability to live without inventing enemies

◆ Here is another part of my conversation with the Shanghai-based China Academy’s editor Mimi who hosts “The Roughly Chinese Pod.” In this one, we talked, of course, about the roughly possible 😉 peace ☮️ that will eventually come about. Watch more compelling conversations on her channel here. ◆ Continue reading 1030 – The Nobel “Peace” Prize, the China “threat” and the West’s inability to live without inventing enemies

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Militarisme, Miljø, NATO, Ny kold krig, Rusland, Säkerhet, Tidsånden

1029 – NATO-Rutte’s Berlin-tale: Ikke om Rusland, men om rationel politik, der er forbi

Inde i NATOs katedral af frygt bliver våben til sakramenter og projektion til liturgi. Fra glasmosaikkens alter slår lynet mod Rusland og Kina – ikke som analyse, men som ritual. Dette handler ikke om Putin. Det handler om Vestens sammenbrud i et psyko-politisk teater. Og hvordan han får mig at tænke på Hitler Fra politik til performance Mark Ruttes Berlin-tale i december 2025 er blevet … Continue reading 1029 – NATO-Rutte’s Berlin-tale: Ikke om Rusland, men om rationel politik, der er forbi

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Danmark, Dansk udenrigspolitik, Mediekritik

1028 – Danmarks ritualistiske militarisering: Copenhagen Security Summit 2025

Danmark: Et primitivt udstillingsvindue for det Militær‑Industrielle‑Medie‑ Akademiske Kompleks (MIMAK), der tilsidesætter fred og sameksistens Ikke ét eneste danske medie vil bruge dette eller finde det journalistisk korrekt at bede om en kommentar, for fred gennem våben er den Orwellianske NATO-filosofi, som det officielle Danmark tanke- og skamløst står for anno 2025 – åbenbart også Børsen og Kammeradvokaten Den 8. december 2025 afholdes Copenhagen Security … Continue reading 1028 – Danmarks ritualistiske militarisering: Copenhagen Security Summit 2025

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Fred, Fredsforslag, Fredsreportage, Nordic area, Peace, Peace proposals

1027 – En langtidsplan for fred: Breines, Sachs og Øberg

Antikrigs-Initiativet (AKI) og Internasjonal Kvinneliga for Fred og Frihet, IKFF, i Bergen havde arrangeret en flot daglang konference den 29. november 2025 med temaet “En langtidsplan for fred.” Jeg var meget glad for at være indbudt som foredragsholder sammen med Ingeborg Breines og Jeffrey Sachs. Du kan nu følge hvad der skete dagen igennem og tillige opleve to fremragende musikindslag. ◩ Continue reading 1027 – En langtidsplan for fred: Breines, Sachs og Øberg

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Fremtidens verden, Peace, Sikkerhed - menneskelig/statslig

1026 – European scholar on G20: calls for peace through dialogue

When China’s CGTN kindly approached me, I thought this was important to say – although, truth to be told, I do not think any government took up what I here talk about. But it will come one day… ◩ It is worth noting that the United States boycotted this meeting, has also declared that South Africa can not attend the next G20 in the US … Continue reading 1026 – European scholar on G20: calls for peace through dialogue

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