The Politics of the Rohingya Refugees A Clash of Narratives The Rohingya (called Bengalis by the people of Myanmar) represent one aspect of the much larger political problem represented by Myanmar. Many parties participate in the search for a solution to a brutal 60 year […]
Cultural Collison in the Chaco This blog is based on my visit to the Paraguayan Chaco October 2017. I have visited the region regularly since 1971 and have various relationships with the people and the region. This blog describes the unique 90-year interaction between two very different cultures – Conservative […]
The land of Gross National Happiness If you do not read the entire blog suggest you go to the last part describing the dark side of Bhutan In November 2017 we visited the Himalayan Kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal. Or rather former Kingdoms. I had high expectations for the visit […]
Iran in Transition – Photo Journal Visit to Iran April 15 – 24, 2014 Iran is a country with a deep history and exceptional beauty. These photographs speak to the natural beauty but also to the courage, defiance and creativity of its people. The majority of Iranians are no more […]