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by Prof. Glenn Diesen,* Norway
(27 February 2026) (CH-S) Using his home country as an example, the author shows how Norwegian elites secured and continue to seek to secure power and high salaries under the guise of woke “humanitarian” networks. Criticism of this is considered treason. Hopefully, objective and well-documented analyses will soon be published from other countries.
by Karin Leukefeld,* Beirut
(27 February 2026) For the sixth time in a year, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has travelled to Washington to dissuade US President Donald Trump from reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran on its nuclear programme. The hasty day trip did not produce the result Netanyahu had hoped for, according to the internet platform “Al Monitor”, quoting the US President after the nearly three-hour meeting between the two.
by Beat Kappeler*
(27 February 2026) (CH-S) Renowned journalist Beat Kappeler draws on the research of historian Peter Blickle to explore what makes Switzerland so unique. How did the Swiss manage to preserve so many rights and avoid organising their state in a hierarchical manner, unlike France, Germany or Italy? How did the independent and wealthy cities and municipalities of Europe come to submit to centralised power?
by Anita Meyenberger
(20 February 2026) The Eurasia Association invited “upright Swiss citizens” to Moscow on a dialogue trip for peace to engage in diplomacy from a citizen’s perspective. On 24 January, the participants met at Kloten Airport near Zurich to begin their journey. Tickets from “Turkish Airlines” for the flight via Istanbul to Moscow, an electronic visa for Russia, hotel reservations and a metro card provided the material requirements for the trip – the participants felt the costs were worth it. Roubles could only be purchased in Moscow.
by Thomas Scherr*
(20 February 2026) In unstable times, it is particularly important to reflect on one’s own strengths. Switzerland is known for its direct democracy. This includes solid support for political actiosn, established neutrality in a diverse and divergent world, and finally, acting in accordance with the principle of “good faith”.
by Jeffrey D. Sachs* & Sybil Fares**
(20 February 2026) The Middle East stands at a crossroads between endless war and comprehensive peace. A framework for peace does exists. Will the US finally seize it?