The season seems to call for a little reflection. Instead of the past year it seemed like a good time to look at a few more – therefore reflecting on 50 years of an exciting life with a wonderful partner. If you prefer geopolitics – wait for the next post. […]
Blog Post #14…..Is Vladimir Putin a Rational Actor?…..November 20, 2015
Vladimir Putin has become an important personality and leader in the world but a leader who is not well understood. Most articles or exposés focus on his personality, corruption in the Soviet Union or a narrow view of geopolitical realities. Analysis of Putin is a very difficult subject but given a […]
Blog Post #13…..Myanmar Election – The Essential Aung San Suu Kyi….November 16, 2015
Myanmar Election – The Essential Aung San Suu Kyi Reports about the Myanmar election almost universally begin with the name ‘Aung San Suu Kyi’ followed by the intended message. It is interesting to look at the unique role played by this remarkable woman and what her role has been and […]
Blog Post #12…..A Moment of Hope in the Middle East…..October 31, 2015
In a world filled with violence and intolerance – this blog describes a rare moment where sanity and respect ruled. …..and the Lion shall lie down with the Lamb…. This metaphor describes our improbable experience of the celebration of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) this September while […]