“It is easy to start a war but hard to end it” Myanmar is frequently in the news as it struggles to create peace and a nation out of 135 ethnic communities. Even that incredible number leaves out challenging situations like the Rohingyas. I had the privilege of participating in […]
A critique of globalization based on my analysis of the phenomenon in 1999 and relating the outcome of this process to the current populist expressions in many countries. My critique is based on the absence of morality in the new global structures and how that is reflected in economic and […]
Stone Age to the 21st Century in One (Short) Lifetime Papua is a living laboratory where we can experience the stone age in real time but also observe the process of transition to our modern world. The change is not only clothing and tools but the adaptation of cultural values. […]
I never thought I or anyone would write those words. I have studiously avoided blogs or other commentary about my American neighbors and their politics – but the recent election calls for something. If you want to skip my thoughts scroll down and enjoy a hilarious piece – 100% plagiarized […]