In this trilingual blog, Peter Hanseler, a Swiss living in Moscow, reports on geopolitical and geo-economic issues. Peter Hanseler differs from mainstream journalists in that he looks at and evaluates issues from a Western as well as an Eastern perspective – and thus also writes about topics that are predominantly not reported on in the West. Since he is a journalist, editor and publisher in one person on this blog, he is not subject to the influence of an editorial office or a publisher. Peter Hanseler is politically and journalistically independent, does not pursue any commercial activities in Russia and does not receive any funding from the state or other organisations. The blog is free of charge for readers. Donations are welcome. Peter Hänseler has been living in Moscow again for two years for private and cultural reasons. Before that, he lived in Switzerland, the US, Spain and Thailand. This blog has to earn its readership – we thank you for your interest, suggestions and recommendation to friends a colleagues.