“The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.” – George Mason.

John Metzler is a veteran United Nations correspondent and commentator on international affairs.

He has reported from fifty-five countries and regularly visits Europe and the Far East to observe national elections, conflicts, and economic development.

He is the author of Divided Dynamism; The Diplomacy of Separated Nations Germany, Korea and China (University Press of America, 1996).

Mr. Metzler writes weekly for Free Press International news service, WorldTribune.com and FreePressers.com.