Open Dialogue Research Journal
As the world was readying for the Second World War, the insightful humane Austrian author Stefan Zweig made the following glum observation: “Openly and flagrantly, certain countries express their will to expand and make preparations for war. The politics of rearmament is pursued in broad daylight and at breakneck speed; […]
Of course, Netanyahu blames the slaughter in Gaza on “Hamas” though the reason he gives for exterminating 2.2 million Gazans is that he wants to kill all members of Hamas, which had fewer than 20,000 members, which is less than one-thousandth of the Gazan population of 2.2 million. And previously, he […]
Peace talks between the leaders of the two countries can open up new opportunities for all participants in the negotiations. Ukrainians are most saddened by Trump’s initiatives. Although Zelensky continues to try not to show his disappointment with Trump’s actions, the window of opportunity for the Ukrainian President is gradually […]
The world is growing ever more perilous. In 2024, global military spending hit a record $2.44 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. This trend has only intensified in 2025. At the heart of this shift are not Russia, China, or Iran, but nations that until recently claimed […]
By Martín Martinelli and Peiman Salehi The Palestinian resistance is no longer a regional issue; it has become a global symbol of dignity in the face of colonialism and imperial power. The historical background deeply influences the current situation of genocide and attempts at memoricide, in contrast with the Palestinian […]
May 28 marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of a unique Russian thinker and scientist. Peter Nikolaevich Savitsky was born on May 28, 1895 in the family of a full state councilor, the leader of the nobility of Chernigov Governorate (province). It is known that he studied at gymnasiums […]
We don’t understand the negotiations in Ukraine and the Middle East because we don’t understand the difference between wars and civil conflicts. We approach peacemaking as if it were a matter of dividing up common property during a divorce, after a few years of living together. But wars are of […]
President Donald Trump has gone on a rant, condemning Russian air strikes in Ukraine and complaining that the attacks are killing civilians. The President says about Putin: “Something has happened to him, he has gone absolutely CRAZY.” This was posted on Truth Social. Mr. Trump said the same thing to reporters in an […]
The Chancellor was in Lithuania, where the opening ceremony of a new military base was held. For the first time, Germany decided to deploy a tank brigade outside its borders. This is happening against the background of the incitement of revanchist sentiments in Europe, which are mainly fueled by […]
You need to decode — interpret accurately — the actually relevant facts that are behind ‘the news’, in order to know the REAL news. A good example of this was reported by me on 4 December 2024, under the headline “Reuters reports Trump is set to continue Biden’s policies on Ukraine.” It decoded what […]
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