Geopolitical Focus - December, 2024 # 2

December 30, 2024

2025: A Call for Peace Amid Power Struggles and Global Tensions

Is the Ukrainian nightmare coming to an end? While we continue to hear stories of Ukrainian heroes destroying everything Russian, elevating the conflict to assassination is another level. Perhaps we should focus on eliminating the leaders driving the war and replacing them with those seeking peace? Perhaps a vote could end it as well, though by EU standards, a 60:40 vote is only democratic when it aligns with the EU/Western agenda.

After more than two years of grinding conflict, Ukrainians are increasingly weary of the war with Russia. In Gallup’s latest surveys of Ukraine, conducted in August and October 2024, an average of 52% of Ukrainians would like to see their country negotiate an end to the war as soon as possible. Nearly four in 10 Ukrainians (38%) believe their country should keep fighting until victory.

However, if you ask the NATO Secretary General , in the same breath that Ukraine is struggling, he speaks of putting them in a position of strength for negotiation. Burning through 18-year-olds for such goals only adds to the tragedy. Strategic thinkers advocating these plans seem disconnected from the human cost, their delusion underscored by weapons with questionable legality in international contexts.

If NATO were led by Kaja Kallas , NATO troops might already be engaged in the conflict. Pro-war rhetoric from figures like her and Boris Johnson highlights a preference for military solutions over diplomacy. Johnson, whose tenure ended in resignation, epitomized such misguided approaches.

A Russian newspaper questions how the situation escalated so far, while power games from the EU and NATO suggest a broader agenda of Western expansion. Irresponsible posturing on both sides and concerns about Zelenskyy’s increasingly authoritarian tendencies only exacerbate the crisis.

The European Union, while striving for dominance, risks destroying Europe in the process. Self-proclaimed democratic leaders, with questionable records, are rewarded at the expense of EU citizens. Bureaucratic power plays rival autocratic regimes, undermining the principles they claim to uphold.

Elections in Georgia, Austria, and Germany show a troubling trend: the exclusion of popular parties under the guise of protecting democracy. These actions ignore voter will and maintain the status quo, raising concerns about the future of representative governance in Europe.

Elon Musk, often a polarizing figure for the left and green movements, operates on principles that many fail to understand. For Musk, money is merely a tool; his true strength lies in his intelligence. Even figures like Fetterman recognize some positives in his approach, which is clearly not rooted in traditional interests.

"I operate on the physics approach to analysis. You boil things down to the first principles or fundamental truths in a particular area and then you reason up from there." Read here .

Compare Elon Musk to other billionaires like Bloomberg or Mark Cuban. Love him or hate him, Musk remains a unique presence, blending genius with unrelenting ambition. It would have taken governments 25 years to address similar challenges that Musk has tackled efficiently. Are there any comparable efforts near Washington, D.C.?

If you cannot beat them, join them. The U.S. should reconsider its stance on competing militarily with China. The resources spent on proxy wars in Ukraine and defending Israel are dwarfed by China's investments in military power and global influence. President Xi exemplifies leadership with his active presence on global trips, unlike the U.S.'s inconsistent strategies since 2020.

Syria: Will it become part of greater Israel ? Looking at the Middle East, Turkey emerges as a significant power player, leaving Israel isolated. The 1948 British decisions failed to foresee the current challenges. The U.S. struggles with transparency, even in counting soldiers.

Remember the global reaction to Navalny's death? Was he a hero or a tragic figure used by Western media in their propaganda against Putin? Who will the media anoint next? Zelensky is certainly trying hard.

How many peace think tanks exist worldwide? Are they genuine think tanks or simply tools for shaping opinion and representing specific interests?

A final attempt by Blinken to secure a legacy: a ceasefire here, preventing ISIS control of Syria by cooperating with Turkey, but the killing continues. His tenure reflects four years of diplomatic failures, significant expenditures, and a fragmented world—mirroring his administration.

Let us hope that 2025 brings reason, tolerance, and dialogue, leading to peace. Ideology and power struggles have created enough wars worldwide—it is time for change, beginning at home.

Happy New Year.

October 10, 2025
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