Jan Oberg
Sociologist and independent peace researcher who directs the Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research and writes and speaks widely on peace, mediation, and future scenarios.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 46min
West Militarising Itself to Bankruptcy? with Dr Jan Oberg
Dr Jan Oberg, sociologist and independent peace researcher who leads the Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research, reflects on 2025 and shifting global power. He discusses US tactics under Trump, the controversial 'Peace Board', resource-driven geopolitics, and calls for renewed peace research and nonviolent security alternatives.
Dec 3, 2025 • 51min
Western Projection: Creating Enemies to Maintain Power | Dr. Jan Oberg
Dr. Jan Oberg, a peace researcher and director at the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research, shares insights from his recent visits to major conferences in China. He emphasizes the importance of international dialogue for peace and critiques Western militarism, advocating for conflict prevention through institutions. Oberg discusses China's Panchsheel principles and highlights the Belt and Road Initiative as a means for fostering cooperation. He warns of the West's tendency to project threats and calls for visionary leadership to navigate the decline of empire peacefully.
Jul 20, 2025 • 37min
Western Fracturing as Post-War Alliances Strain? with Dr Jan Oberg
Dr. Jan Oberg, a sociologist and director of the Transnational Foundation for Peace & Future Research, joins the discussion on shifting geopolitics. He critiques NATO's possible fractures and the West's decline, urging a reevaluation of military strategies. Oberg highlights Europe's dangerous reliance on U.S. military policy and promotes cooperation over conflict. He advocates for redirecting military funds towards humanitarian efforts and emphasizes the role of peace research in society, likening it to medicine's fight against disease.
