There is a lot going on in the world. A natural disaster in Japan. Ravages of war from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestinian territories, to now Libya. The world is still in a recession. There is global warming. And population is still set to reach 9 billion by 2045. Still I think there is still time for some comic relief. Obama made his NCAA picks last week. And the … [Read more...] about Dalai Lama Retires…
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Libya, what’s going on?
Lately I have been trying to make sense of the U.S.-led coalition with Britain, Italy, and France bombing of Libya. Many in the West believe this bombing is for humanitarian purposes, but I disagree. The right way to deal with problems on the ground is to authorize U.N. troops to get into Libya and ensure no civilians are targeted by either Gadhafi or the rebel faction … [Read more...] about Libya, what’s going on?
Chinese U.N. Ambassador to International Media, “You are the sixteenth member of the Security Council.”
Ronda Hauben has an excellent article on how the international media can play a constructive role with United Nations in fostering peaceful relations between nations. Her article appeared in the the 4th Media. She is a correspondent at the United Nations for a number of media organizations. "International Media 'the 16th Member of the Security Council'" Ronda … [Read more...] about Chinese U.N. Ambassador to International Media, “You are the sixteenth member of the Security Council.”
Wu Bangguo on “multi party rule” ruffles some feathers in the West
Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, recently precautioned other Chinese leaders of "chaos unless correct path is taken." Wu's key point is that China should not blindly follow others' political systems for the sake of following. Rather, China should advance one suiting her own conditions. He even pointedly said, "on the basis of … [Read more...] about Wu Bangguo on “multi party rule” ruffles some feathers in the West
Seiji Maehara, Japanese Foreign Minister resigns; for 250k Yen or Kuril Islands?
On March 6, 2011, Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara resigned officially due to accepting donation from a Korean national. Most countries have laws banning officials from accepting foreign donations directly or indirectly. Obama was forced to return some donations in 2008 for this same reason. Maehara's receiving of 250k Yen is paltry though, and I don't think that is … [Read more...] about Seiji Maehara, Japanese Foreign Minister resigns; for 250k Yen or Kuril Islands?