The Permanent Ukraine 'Peace' Machine
Apparently, the road to Ukrainian 'peace' now runs through Geneva, paved by the likes of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, associates of Donald Trump. Reuters reports their involvement in these latest discussions, framing it as a new angle in a conflict desperately needing resolution. The public is meant to believe that these are serious efforts by serious people. Yet, a quick glance at the
biographies of these purported 'envoys' reveals less about diplomacy and more about high-stakes real estate and capital. Kushner's financial ties, including a reported $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund just months after his White House tenure, highlight a track record where public service often segues into lucrative private deals. One might recall similar ventures,
such as the numerous American officials who transitioned to defense contractor boards after advocating for wars, a pattern stretching back to the post-WWII boom and the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned against. Indeed, the selection of figures with such extensive business and financial interests in such 'peace initiatives' raises an old, uncomfortable question: whose interests are
actually being served? In the 2003 Iraq war, the supposed search for WMDs conveniently dovetailed with massive reconstruction contracts for companies like Halliburton. It’s a recurring motif: the same players who benefit from instability are often those positioned to 'solve' it, typically with no personal financial downside. This isn't about bringing adversaries to the table; it’s about defining