February 2026

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the organization could face “imminent financial collapse” unless member states pay their dues in full and on time or unless the underlying financial structure is fundamentally reformed. “The crisis is deepening, threatening programme delivery and risking financial collapse. And the situation will deteriorate further in the near […]

A recent poll by Quantus Insights indicates that 74% of registered US voters believe photo ID should be required by law to vote. Nearly half (49.3%) “strongly support” the measure, while only 16% stated they “strongly” or “somewhat” oppose such legislation. Every serious financial and legal transaction in modern society requires identification. You cannot open

COMMENT: Hyperinflation and sanctions on cue in Iran, 103.2 years before Weimar. Iran headed to 47.3 year peak in early 2027 on ECM from hostage taking, after which people will no longer have confidence in revolutionaries (on public/private ECM alternation). Why not just recommend that US just let Iran fall on its own, to avoid

QUESTION: Do you still see the risk of a Middle East War by 2027? HF ANSWER: Unfortunately, yes. I will do a Report on the Middle East for 2026. The Paradox of a Regime That Can’t Afford Peace Let me start with the question everyone’s asking wrong: “Will Iran start another war with Israel?” Wrong

QUESTION: Thank you for your efforts to reduce the amplitude of war. It is really remarkable that a person’s talents, wisdom, or achievements are often undervalued or dismissed by those in his own country. You were called in by China to help them become capitalist. Gorbachev also came to you for guidance on the USSR’s