PEACE SYMPOSIUM – Vancouver, Canada United States Jeffrey Sachs Economist and global development scholar serving as moderator of the colloquium. Focuses on structural analysis of international systems and post-Cold War economic and security architecture. Tucker Carlson Media commentator issuing the invitation and opening framing address. Represents a critical-populist perspective on U.S. foreign policy discourse. Scott Ritter Former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector. Sharp critic of NATO expansion and U.S. foreign policy in Ukraine. Chris Hedges American journalist, author and critic of empire. Known for his profound moral critique of American militarism, endless wars and the decline of Western civilization. Danny Haiphong American political analyst and journalist. Socialist commentator focused on U.S. foreign policy, multipolarity, and the Global South. Germany Sarah Wagenknecht Leader of a critical-left political current in Germany. Advocates social sovereignty and critiques military escalation policies in Europe. Oskar Lafontaine Former senior German political figure with extensive federal experience. Known for long-standing criticism of NATO strategy and EU security policy. Gabriele Krone-Schmalz Journalist specializing in Russia and East West relations. Promotes dialogue-based interpretations of geopolitical conflict and media narratives. Alice Weidel Parliamentary leader of a German opposition party. Focuses on EU skepticism and critique of dominant foreign policy consensus. Tino Chrupalla Co-leader of a German opposition party. Advocates sovereignty-oriented foreign policy and reduced geopolitical escalation. Bjoern Hoecke German politician and leading figure of the AfD's nationalist wing. Critic of NATO policies and advocate of a sovereignty-oriented foreign policy and improved relations with Russia. Gerhard Schröder Former Chancellor of Germany with executive foreign policy experience. Associated with pragmatic diplomacy and energy policy debates involving Russia. Ulrike Guérot Political theorist focused on European integration and institutional reform. Critiques the current EU architecture and proposes alternative models of governance. Patrick Baab German journalist and field reporter specializing in geopolitical conflict analysis. Known for his on-the-ground reporting from crisis zones and his sharp critique of Western media narratives and NATO’s role in international conflicts. Harald Kujat Retired General, former Inspector General of the Bundeswehr and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. Prominent voice for de-escalation and peace negotiations with Russia. Jürgen Elsässer Publisher and editor-in-chief of Compact magazine. Influential patriotic voice critical of U.S. hegemony, NATO and German foreign policy. Christoph Hörstel Publicist, political activist and former journalist. Strong critic of NATO, U.S. influence and mainstream security policy. Advocates for German strategic autonomy and a multipolar world order based on peaceful cooperation rather than confrontation. Switzerland Roger Köppel Swiss publisher and media commentator focused on sovereignty and media critique. Known for critical perspectives on international institutions and mainstream narratives. Daniele Ganser Historian specializing in NATO history and peace research. Known for alternative interpretations of Western military interventions and security policy. Jacques Baud Former intelligence officer and strategic analyst. Focuses on military intelligence interpretation and conflict system analysis.
Austria Herbert Kickl Leader of the Austrian right. Represents a sovereigntist line critical of European integration and Western security policies. Peter Sloterdijk Contemporary European philosopher with strong influence on political and cultural thought. Analyzes modernity, globalization and crises of traditional political coexistence. Richard (Seeadler TV) Austrian independent journalist and YouTuber. Focuses on alternative geopolitical analysis and critique of mainstream narratives on Ukraine and NATO. Italy Marco Travaglio Editor and journalist known for institutional and political media critique. Focuses on power structures and narrative construction in domestic and international politics. Alessandro Orsini Sociologist specializing in terrorism and conflict systems. Analyzes NATO–Russia escalation dynamics and structural causes of war. Elena Basile Former diplomat with experience in European foreign service. Writes on international relations and critiques of Western diplomatic strategy. Marco Rizzo Political leader with sovereigntist and anti interventionist positions. Advocates for independent national foreign policy within global structures. Giorgio Agamben Philosopher known for biopolitics and theory of the state of exception. Analyzes modern governance, emergency regimes, and sovereignty theory. Alessandro Battisti Independent geopolitical commentator. Focuses on media narratives and interpretative frameworks of international conflict. Nicolai Lilin Italian-Moldovan writer and journalist of Transnistrian origin. Strong critic of Western policy in Ukraine and advocate of Russian perspectives. Moni Ovadia Italian-Jewish actor, musician and intellectual. Prominent voice for peace, intercultural dialogue and strong critic of war and occupation policies in the Middle East. Giuseppe Conte Former Prime Minister of Italy. Advocates diplomatic solutions to international conflicts and has repeatedly called for negotiations and restraint in military escalation.
The invited participants come predominantly from countries that were on the Axis side during the Second World War— Germany, Italy, and Austria—together with participants from Switzerland and the United States. The composition is intended as a symbolic reflection on Europe's historical responsibility, its security architecture, and the search for a new dialogue with Russia. The composition of the colloquium deliberately emphasizes voices from Germany, Italy, and Austria. This choice carries a historical symbolism, inviting countries that were defeated in the Second World War to reflect on Europe's present security order and its future relations with Russia. Those who bore the greatest responsibility for the Second World War have a special responsibility to do everything possible to prevent a Third World War. One could argue that some of the most representative movements critical of psychiatry, with their long-standing concern for human dignity, institutional accountability, and non-coercive approaches to conflict, could also contribute to initiating a broader dialogue on peace and international security. The Symposium will address seven key questions: “I remember very well a British MP standing at the United Nations demanding that Crimea be returned to Ukraine immediately — by force if necessary. This is the level of dangerous delusion we are dealing with in the West. Crimea is Russian. The people voted. The historical reality is clear. Pretending otherwise is not diplomacy, it is a recipe for endless war.” ( answer to the first question ) 2 ) «The people of Donbass held referendums in 2022 and voted overwhelmingly to join Russia. Do you accept this democratic decision, or do you still believe Ukraine has the right to reconquer these territories by force, no matter the cost in human lives?» 3 ) «China has just made it clear: it will not allow Russia to be defeated. Are we witnessing the birth of a new Eurasian military bloc? And is the West, by continuing this proxy war, actually creating the very thing it claims to fear most — a powerful Russia-China axis?» 4 ) «Western Europe keeps talking about “strategic autonomy”, but where does it actually see itself in the new multipolar world? As a declining vassal of Washington, or as a serious independent power that can make peace with Russia and deal pragmatically with China?» 5 ) «We are not witnessing a war in Ukraine. We are witnessing the death throes of the American empire — and Europe has decided to die with it. The question is no longer whether Russia will win, but whether the West still has the moral and intellectual capacity to accept a multipolar world before it destroys what remains of its own civilization.» 6 ) «The question is no longer whether Israel will allow a Palestinian state. The question is whether the West will continue to support the slow-motion erasure of Palestine. When, if ever, will there be a real State of Palestine — not a bantustan, not an open-air prison, but an actual sovereign state?» 7 ) UN Resolution for Peace and Self-Determination in Palestine and Ukraine The General Assembly, Recognizes the right of peoples to self-determination, as enshrined in the UN Charter, Declares the necessity of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of two Palestinian states: Immediate recognition of the Gaza Strip as an independent state, Holding of a referendum under UN supervision in the West Bank, Division of Jerusalem as a shared capital. Recommends for the situation in Ukraine: Recognition of Crimea as part of the Russian Federation, Holding of free international referenda in the territories currently controlled by Russia to determine their state affiliation. Invites Member States to support these solutions through peaceful means and multilateral cooperation. Reaffirms that lasting peace can only be achieved through a multipolar international order, based on equality among states and the will of peoples, not on the imposition of military powers.
Vancouver was deliberately chosen as the venue of the Symposium because it symbolizes the transition from a predominantly unipolar world toward an emerging multipolar order. Located on the Pacific Rim, it is a natural meeting point between North America and Asia and therefore an appropriate place to discuss the future of global peace and international cooperation. One possible institutional reform would be to relocate the permanent headquarters of the United Nations from New York to a rotating system between Vancouver and South Africa. Such an arrangement would symbolically recognize the emergence of a multipolar world and distribute the institutional center of global governance more equitably, with one headquarters located in a G7 country and the other in a BRICS member state. ...It would also provide a powerful symbolic recognition of the cultural and ethnic diversity represented within the United Nations. ... while the Melting Pot NOW is evereywhere …
'Iran and Gaza Are ONLY THE BEGINNING' (Chris Hedges at Princeton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV9dkU2E8j0 ( INTRO: ENGLISH VERSION OF: Neutralität versus NATO: Europas Weg zwischen Krieg und Frieden | Sevim Dağdelen | NDS-Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFrha4lt4pw )
to be integrated: Andreas Babler SPÖ - Social Democratic Party of Austria, the current Vice-Chancellor of Austria, represents the institutional and governing left. Elke Kahr KPÖ - Communist Party of Austria, Mayor of Graz, and a prominent figure within the Communist Party.
PEACE SYMPOSIUM – Vancouver, Canada
ReplyDeleteUnited States
Jeffrey Sachs Economist and global development scholar serving as
moderator of the colloquium. Focuses on structural analysis of
international systems and post-Cold War economic and security
architecture.
Tucker Carlson Media commentator issuing the invitation and
opening framing address. Represents a critical-populist perspective
on U.S. foreign policy discourse.
Scott Ritter Former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons
inspector. Sharp critic of NATO expansion and U.S. foreign policy in
Ukraine.
Chris Hedges American journalist, author and critic of empire.
Known for his profound moral critique of American militarism, endless
wars and the decline of Western civilization.
Danny Haiphong American political analyst and journalist. Socialist
commentator focused on U.S. foreign policy, multipolarity, and the
Global South.
Germany
Sarah Wagenknecht Leader of a critical-left political current in
Germany. Advocates social sovereignty and critiques military
escalation policies in Europe.
Oskar Lafontaine Former senior German political figure with
extensive federal experience. Known for long-standing criticism of
NATO strategy and EU security policy.
Gabriele Krone-Schmalz Journalist specializing in Russia and East
West relations. Promotes dialogue-based interpretations of
geopolitical conflict and media narratives.
Alice Weidel Parliamentary leader of a German opposition party.
Focuses on EU skepticism and critique of dominant foreign policy
consensus.
Tino Chrupalla Co-leader of a German opposition party. Advocates
sovereignty-oriented foreign policy and reduced geopolitical
escalation.
Bjoern Hoecke German politician and leading figure of the AfD's
nationalist wing. Critic of NATO policies and advocate of a
sovereignty-oriented foreign policy and improved relations with
Russia.
Gerhard Schröder Former Chancellor of Germany with executive
foreign policy experience. Associated with pragmatic diplomacy and
energy policy debates involving Russia.
Ulrike Guérot Political theorist focused on European integration and
institutional reform. Critiques the current EU architecture and
proposes alternative models of governance.
Patrick Baab German journalist and field reporter specializing in
geopolitical conflict analysis. Known for his on-the-ground reporting
from crisis zones and his sharp critique of Western media narratives
and NATO’s role in international conflicts.
Harald Kujat Retired General, former Inspector General of the
Bundeswehr and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.
Prominent voice for de-escalation and peace negotiations with Russia.
Jürgen Elsässer Publisher and editor-in-chief of Compact magazine.
Influential patriotic voice critical of U.S. hegemony, NATO and German
foreign policy.
Christoph Hörstel Publicist, political activist and former journalist.
Strong critic of NATO, U.S. influence and mainstream security policy.
Advocates for German strategic autonomy and a multipolar world
order based on peaceful cooperation rather than confrontation.
Switzerland
Roger Köppel Swiss publisher and media commentator focused on
sovereignty and media critique. Known for critical perspectives on
international institutions and mainstream narratives.
Daniele Ganser Historian specializing in NATO history and peace
research. Known for alternative interpretations of Western military
interventions and security policy.
Jacques Baud Former intelligence officer and strategic analyst.
Focuses on military intelligence interpretation and conflict system
analysis.
Austria
DeleteHerbert Kickl Leader of the Austrian right. Represents a
sovereigntist line critical of European integration and Western security
policies.
Peter Sloterdijk Contemporary European philosopher with strong
influence on political and cultural thought. Analyzes modernity,
globalization and crises of traditional political coexistence.
Richard (Seeadler TV) Austrian independent journalist and
YouTuber. Focuses on alternative geopolitical analysis and critique of
mainstream narratives on Ukraine and NATO.
Italy
Marco Travaglio Editor and journalist known for institutional and
political media critique. Focuses on power structures and narrative
construction in domestic and international politics.
Alessandro Orsini Sociologist specializing in terrorism and conflict
systems. Analyzes NATO–Russia escalation dynamics and structural
causes of war.
Elena Basile Former diplomat with experience in European foreign
service. Writes on international relations and critiques of Western
diplomatic strategy.
Marco Rizzo Political leader with sovereigntist and anti
interventionist positions. Advocates for independent national foreign
policy within global structures.
Giorgio Agamben Philosopher known for biopolitics and theory of
the state of exception. Analyzes modern governance, emergency
regimes, and sovereignty theory.
Alessandro Battisti Independent geopolitical commentator. Focuses
on media narratives and interpretative frameworks of international
conflict.
Nicolai Lilin Italian-Moldovan writer and journalist of Transnistrian
origin. Strong critic of Western policy in Ukraine and advocate of
Russian perspectives.
Moni Ovadia Italian-Jewish actor, musician and intellectual.
Prominent voice for peace, intercultural dialogue and strong critic of
war and occupation policies in the Middle East.
Giuseppe Conte Former Prime Minister of Italy. Advocates
diplomatic solutions to international conflicts and has repeatedly
called for negotiations and restraint in military escalation.
The invited participants come predominantly from countries
ReplyDeletethat were on the Axis side during the Second World War—
Germany, Italy, and Austria—together with participants from
Switzerland and the United States. The composition is
intended as a symbolic reflection on Europe's historical
responsibility, its security architecture, and the search for a
new dialogue with Russia.
The composition of the colloquium deliberately emphasizes
voices from Germany, Italy, and Austria. This choice carries a
historical symbolism, inviting countries that were defeated in
the Second World War to reflect on Europe's present security
order and its future relations with Russia.
Those who bore the greatest responsibility for the Second
World War have a special responsibility to do everything
possible to prevent a Third World War.
One could argue that some of the most representative
movements critical of psychiatry, with their long-standing
concern for human dignity, institutional accountability, and
non-coercive approaches to conflict, could also contribute to
initiating a broader dialogue on peace and international
security.
The Symposium will address seven key
questions:
“I remember very well a British MP standing at the United
Nations demanding that Crimea be returned to Ukraine
immediately — by force if necessary. This is the level of
dangerous delusion we are dealing with in the West. Crimea is
Russian. The people voted. The historical reality is clear.
Pretending otherwise is not diplomacy, it is a recipe for
endless war.” ( answer to the first question )
2 ) «The people of Donbass held referendums in 2022 and
voted overwhelmingly to join Russia. Do you accept this
democratic decision, or do you still believe Ukraine has the
right to reconquer these territories by force, no matter the
cost in human lives?»
3 ) «China has just made it clear: it will not allow Russia to be
defeated. Are we witnessing the birth of a new Eurasian
military bloc? And is the West, by continuing this proxy war,
actually creating the very thing it claims to fear most — a
powerful Russia-China axis?»
4 ) «Western Europe keeps talking about “strategic
autonomy”, but where does it actually see itself in the new
multipolar world? As a declining vassal of Washington, or as a
serious independent power that can make peace with Russia
and deal pragmatically with China?»
5 ) «We are not witnessing a war in Ukraine. We are
witnessing the death throes of the American empire — and
Europe has decided to die with it. The question is no longer
whether Russia will win, but whether the West still has the
moral and intellectual capacity to accept a multipolar world
before it destroys what remains of its own civilization.»
6 ) «The question is no longer whether Israel will allow a
Palestinian state. The question is whether the West will
continue to support the slow-motion erasure of Palestine.
When, if ever, will there be a real State of Palestine — not a
bantustan, not an open-air prison, but an actual sovereign
state?»
7 ) UN Resolution for Peace and Self-Determination in
Palestine and Ukraine
The General Assembly,
Recognizes the right of peoples to self-determination,
as enshrined in the UN Charter,
Declares the necessity of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict on the basis of two Palestinian states:
Immediate recognition of the Gaza Strip as an independent
state,
Holding of a referendum under UN supervision in the West
Bank,
Division of Jerusalem as a shared capital.
Recommends for the situation in Ukraine:
Recognition of Crimea as part of the Russian Federation,
Holding of free international referenda in the territories
currently controlled by Russia to determine their state
affiliation.
Invites Member States to support these solutions through
peaceful means and multilateral cooperation.
Reaffirms that lasting peace can only be achieved through a
multipolar international order, based on equality among states
and the will of peoples, not on the imposition of military
powers.
Vancouver
ReplyDeletewas deliberately chosen as the venue of the Symposium
because it symbolizes the transition from a predominantly
unipolar world toward an emerging multipolar order. Located
on the Pacific Rim, it is a natural meeting point between North
America and Asia and therefore an appropriate place to
discuss the future of global peace and international
cooperation.
One possible institutional reform would be to relocate the
permanent headquarters of the United Nations from New York
to a rotating system between Vancouver and South Africa.
Such an arrangement would symbolically recognize the
emergence of a multipolar world and distribute the
institutional center of global governance more equitably, with
one headquarters located in a G7 country and the other in a
BRICS member state.
...It would also provide a powerful symbolic recognition of the
cultural and ethnic diversity represented within the United
Nations.
... while the Melting Pot
NOW is evereywhere …
'Iran and Gaza Are ONLY THE BEGINNING' (Chris Hedges at Princeton)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV9dkU2E8j0
( INTRO: ENGLISH VERSION OF:
Neutralität versus NATO: Europas Weg zwischen Krieg und Frieden | Sevim
Dağdelen | NDS-Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFrha4lt4pw )
to be integrated:
ReplyDeleteAndreas Babler SPÖ - Social Democratic Party of Austria, the current Vice-Chancellor of Austria, represents the institutional and governing left.
Elke Kahr KPÖ - Communist Party of Austria, Mayor of Graz, and a prominent figure within the Communist Party.