How Effective is International Mediation in Resolving The Middle East Peace Process?
I am not sure who wrote this but I found it interesting. It was sitting on my hard drive. However it provides a good overview of the Middle East conflict and issues with applying mediation. I believe if mediation was taught to every family member, the larger scale conflicts would de-escalate quickly… Continue reading
US Forces in Australia: Are We Waiting for the Next Big Thing?
Today I sent a poem to Foreign Minister Bob Carr regarding the US visit of Hiliary Clinton to Perth on 13th November.
My inner feeling was that Australia could take on a peacemaking role and be a mediator. We saw that cultivated by Gareth Evans when he was Foreign Minister.
US Forces are building up… Continue reading
A Culture of Peace Will Bring the Pressure Down
Another fantastic song of John Farnham, I am on a roll here. He inspires me endlessly and gorgeous too.
To take the pressure down we have to take the politics our of decision making and make wise decisions for a future that survives. The pressure cookers of this world include actions which suppress,… Continue reading
McNamara: Lessons from War and Peace Perspectives
Robert McNamara in the previous blog featured in a documentary called the Fog of War depicting his recollections of pivotal wars in US history. It appears to me to be an honest account and retrospectively drawing upon his own lessons that he learned from mistakes. I feel from his experience he is… Continue reading
The Young People Will Lead Us To Peace
The previous blog spoke of the conflict between India and Kashmir (and of course Pakistan).
To solve the problem of all conflicts, engage the youth, they will be honest and come up with good ideas to unify people. Peace is harder than war as it requires we look at ourselves honestly.… Continue reading
Don’t Suffocate On Your Own Hate
Ask for what you want, don’t forget to mediate, to find a new state, for it is all fate, when one liberates from fear of being too late. Just having a play with rhyme and reason.
This is a great song from INXS. I remember when they first started in Australia and… Continue reading