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Very few places now offer you the possibility of civilised discussion between different points of view – whether on social, religious, political, and ethical matters, or in relation to economics, business, sport, fashion, the arts, media, education, science, technology, or whatever else.

It is our ambition and desire to be one such place of civilised discussion. That is what we are working towards. That is why you will find divergent voices very welcome here.

Add your own voice, by engaging with the views here – by sending in comments, stories, jokes, questions, and so on. Though only with politeness and civility, please – and only within the values and framework of the Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, and Justice.

We look forward to hearing your view – whatever that is. Meanwhile, enjoy the range of views here.

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  1. Renewing the United Nations to Address 21st Century Challenges

    February 20, 2025
    White Papers

    History and Mandate The United Nations (UN) is arguably the world’s greatest and most enduring, all encompassing, global public good. Its founding fathers included great statesmen…

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  2. Dumbstruck

    February 8, 2025
    Columns

    How historians will view these last two weeks of chaos and turbulence following the inauguration of the new presidential regime in America is too early to…

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  3. A guide to AI – Understanding the technology, applying it successfully, and shaping a positive future

    February 1, 2025
    White Papers

    by Dr Thilo Stadelmann Abstract If artificial intelligence were a road, what would the signs look like? ’No Speed Limit’ / ’Caution, Danger Ahead’ / ’Toll…

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  4. Radical forgiveness

    February 1, 2025
    Columns
    Radical forgiveness

    January 18, 2025 News of a ceasefire breakthrough in Gaza was greeted with celebrations in the streets this week, yet tempered by awareness that lasting peace…

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  5. Marco Blankenburgh Bio – The Ultimate Intercultural Question Book

    February 1, 2025
    Excerpts

    Marco is a true international citizen. Originally from the Netherlands, his fascination with global work and culture has led him to work in over 70 countries….

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  6. A New Year’s Resolution: Reclaiming the Gift of Being Wrong

    February 1, 2025
    Columns

    Sometimes heaven is just a new pair of glasses. Father Ed Dowling, advisor to the Founder of AA Here’s a new, New Year’s Resolution: This next…

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  7. The New Emerging Syria

    January 30, 2025
    White Papers

    by Kamal Malhotra The Changed Context The rapid fall of the Assad government in Syria after less than 2 weeks of military battle between November 27…

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  8. 3rd Quarterly Newsletter

    December 1, 2024
    News

    Strong Together making friends across the world Andrea Nelson Trice’s book, Strong Together, researches and promotes best practice on  relations between, on one hand, purse-holders and…

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  9. A Pivotal Post-Election Decision: ‘Me the People’ or ‘We the People’

    October 12, 2024
    Columns

    Democracy is on the ballot! This mantra is a non-stop dose of fear served white-hot by presidential candidates and their advocates on both sides in this…

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  10. 2nd Quarterly Newsletter

    October 4, 2024
    News

    The Poetry Pharmacy Good News for all those seeking poetry’s soothing balm: it can now be found in London’s Oxford Street, of all the unlikely places,…

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