A political statement in the shape of a University A Soviet bible smuggler, a Lithuanian Social Entrepreneur and an American Academic joined Leona and myself as we negotiated the sandbag barriers (intended to slow down Soviet tanks) to enter the Lithuanian Parliament Building. That sounds like the setup for a […]
Blog Post #32…..Weekend in Geneva…..June 16, 2017
The untold story from the jungles of Cambodia. The multi-dimensional chess game that accompanied the end of the Khmer Rouge. Wars, famines and diplomatic disputes are the stuff of headlines and “Breaking News” but those formats are seldom capable of describing reality. Cambodia and the reign of the Khmer Rouge […]
Blog Post #31…..Immigration Policy – Some Unsolicited Advice for America…..April 21, 2017
IMMIGRATION POLICY – SOME UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR AMERICA America has historically been the dream destination for the aspiring genius, the creative entrepreneur and the huddled masses. America is scoring an own goal and quickly and unnecessarily losing its luster as a beacon of hope and opportunity. President Trump uncharacteristically […]
Blog Post #30…..Myanmar and the Challenge of Peace…..March 3, 2017
“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 […]