June 1, 2010 is approaching tomorrow, here's what's happening that's relevant

Herb Peters was fond of quoting the 1960's hit:  "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear.  Stop, look around, everybody see what's going down."

I awoke this Memorial Day, May 31, 2010 morning to the terrible breaking CNN news of an Israeli storming of relief ships headed for Gaza. Turkey,  Israel's most reliable Middle East ally was angry with her.   It was further announced that Benyamin Netanyahu had cancelled his forthcoming trip to the USA where he was scheduled to meet with President Barack Obama.

The European Neighbourhood Policy is up for midterm review and confirmation at the end of June.  It is looking increasingly probable that it might not be continued vis a vis Israel  The 7 year treaty went into effect on January 1, 2010 and is scheduled for mid term confirmation and continuation if it passes scrutiny  The moneys slated for Israel are far smaller than other ENP participants.  The ENP arose out of the Barcelona Process which was initiated by Javier Solana on November 27-28, 1995.

Is this it?  Is it a significant milestone?  Time and events will tell.

Stay tuned!

CONSTANCE

MIDDLE EAST IS HEATING UP

Many thanks to email reporter Darrell Trees for calling this to my immediate attention.  Things are decidedly heating up in the Middle East.  Is it "The Armageddon Script" in action a la Peter LeMesurier's 1981 book?  Is it one more false alarm?  Time and events will tell!

And as to Javier Solana's current activities -- here's one of them -- still talking about Europe and the world speaking with ONE VOICE:

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LEE PENN WILL BE BACK ON RADIO TONIGHT - BUDDHISM AND CATHOLICS TOGETHER???

Lee Penn, FALSE DAWN author and  observer extraordinaire of the New Age Movement, Christian apostasy, United Religions, etc. will be joining me again tonight to discuss the material found at the following links by here.  We will be talking, among other things, including hopefully your phoned in questions, the Vatican's recent reaching out to Buddhists on "saving the environment" and the Dalai Lama's increasingly prominent role in "interfaith dialogue."   Please join us by going to THEMICROEFFECT.COM at 8 p.m. Eastern time, 5 p.m.

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MORE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENTAL COVERAGE OF ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS

As of June 9, 2009, the USA was officially "watching with interest" the Alliance of Civilizations, but with clearly expressed approval of its purported agenda:

"The United States supports the goals of the Alliance of Civilizations to improve understanding and respect among various religious communities and cultures, and to help counter forces that fuel polarization and extremism. We believe there is value in an ongoing dialogue among cultures and religions, encouraging mutual understanding and tolerance. In fact, President Obama is in Cairo delivering a majorbo address on precisely these issues as I speak. In our view the OSCE has made a positive contribution in this regard in the past, and should continue to do so in the future."

The flirtation was obvious, but now the marriage has occurred.  The USA is officially on board.  Israel has viewed this development with dismay as evidenced by the Arutz Sheva article shown in picture form here:

The Jerusalem Post has also expressed its dismay at this development which is rendered even more interesting by President Obama's declaration last weekend that he wanted military aid increased to Israel to guarantee its security.  The United States has suddenly approved long sought missiles to Israel for guarding its  security.  That development, unlike the Alliance of Civilizations is certain to a a disarming one to Israel.

Folks, as Herb Peters would have put it, "there's something happening here; what it is ain't exactly clear.  Stop, look around, everybody see what's going down."

Yes, Herb borrowed it from the apocalyptic street music themes of the 1960's.  It's even more relevant now.  And, the Alliance of Civilizations "religious clearninghouse" is now well underway.  Here's the picture:

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Constance

UNITED STATES OFFICIALLY JOINS ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS

With profound thanks to Rudi for calling this to my immediate attention and to Rich of Medford for his diligent research over the past two years on the topic.  Dennis Cuddy will be my internet radio guest tomorrow night and this will certainly be an important part of the discussion.

Stay tuned!

Constance

LEE PENN -- FALSE DAWN - CATHOLIC CHURCH AND CARDINAL LEVADA CRISIS - TONIGHT

Last week the New York Times carried a nearly two page story on Cardinal Levada and unresolved San Francisco allegations against his handling of alleged San Francisco diocese sex abuse allegations.  Researcher author Lee Penn has agreed to take an hour from his busy schedule tonight to discuss the matter and its possible ramifications on my regular internet radio show MY PERSPECTIVE.  Lee Penn has made his most important book on United Religions FALSE DAWN available for free downloading.  I have a brand new all caps link to it at the right of this page.  Take advantage of it -- better still order a copy from Amazon AND download the book for serious offline computer study!

We will be on the air live tonight and available for call in questions at 888-747-1968.  Please join us.  You can listen live by plugging in your computer speakers and/or headphones and going to www.themicroeffect.com.  8 pm Eastern Time, USA and 5 pm Pacific time.  Better still, go to www.talkstreamlive.com and click on CONSTANCE CUMBEY to both vote for the show and listen live!


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Alliance of Civilizations gaining visibility -- tonight on MY PERSPECTIVE talk about Turkey/Armenians

UPDATE:  I had many inquiries as to how to acquire Virginia Haroutunian's important book.  Amazon does have it listed; however, if you want it faster, you may do it this way:  The book, ORPHAN IN THE SANDS, is available by direct order to Virginia Haroutunian, P.O. Box 391, Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA 48303 ($15.00 plus $5.00 postage and handling or $20 flat)

This is interesting.  Javier Solana appears to have structured early moves on the "Alliance of Civilizations" through Prime Ministers Zapatero of Spain and Erdogan of Turkey.  In the early 1900s Turkey waged war on its Christian Armenian population and 1.5 million Armenians upwards perished.  Others had to flee.  Hitler reportedly was inspired to conduct his holocaust operations against the Jews by the Armenian genocide precedent.

Turkey has repeatedly tried to suppress awareness of that early religious and ethnic genocide.  Embarrassingly to Alliance of Civilizations, Erdogan has threatened retaliation by deportation of Armenians lucky enough to remain alive and still living in Turkey.   Tonight, my friend author an retired teacher Virginia Haroutunian, the daughter of an Armenian genocide survivor will discuss that event, the effect it had on her family, and her feelings about Turkey's current actions.  She is the author of ORPHAN IN THE SAND about those experiences..  We will be on MY PERSPECTIVE internet radio TONIGHT, MAY 6, 2010 at www.themicroeffect.com.  There are also satellite radio connections, which you can find by going to that website.  Plan to join us tonight by listening and joining us in the chatroom.  Your questions may be phoned to 888-747-1968 during the hour we are on the air, 8 p.m. Eastern USA time, 5 p.m. Pacific time.

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THE ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS -- AND NOW THIS!

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Can't say it much more succinctly than its propagandistic protagonists have said it:

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  ABOUT THE ALLIANCE OF CIVILIZATIONS

  The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations seeks to address widening rifts between communities and societies by reaffirming a paradigm of mutual respect among peoples of different cultural and religious backgrounds and by helping to mobilize concerted action towards this end. It aims to bridge the world’s divides and to build trust and understanding across cultures and communities worldwide.

  The Alliance of Civilizations was established in 2005 as a UN initiative jointly supported by the President of the Government of Spain and the Prime Minister of Turkey. It emerged out of a conviction that, in order to achieve sustainable peace, long-standing divisions between cultures need to be addressed.

  In April 2007, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Jorge Sampaio, former President of Portugal, as High-Representative for the Alliance. Under his leadership, the Alliance embarked on an extensive program of work which includes a range of practical initiatives and projects. The Alliance is supported by a Group of Friends, a growing network of over 100 governments and international organizations.

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  On 28-29 May 2010, a powerful network of over 2,000 political and corporate leaders, mayors, civil society activists, youth, journalists, foundations, international organizations, and religious leaders will come together in Rio and agree on joint actions to improve relations across cultures, combat prejudice and build the conditions for long-term peace. Read More

Love to hear from Rich of Medford on this one.  I suspect there's not much good in this one for most of us,

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Constance

what björn (farmer) thinks...: Solana and the new world order

what björn (farmer) thinks...: Solana and the new world order

Again, this column by "Farmer" (Far More? / Bjorn Freiberg) which is quoting from this German article translated, demands my attention.  It is a question and answer interview with Javier Solana.  I feel obligated to pass it on to you despite some of my many unresolved differences with Farmer -- to paraphrase the Apostle Paul commenting on those preaching the gospel for various and sundry motives, "for whatever motive he is disseminating the information, still the information is being disseminated." The link to Farmer's blogspot is above. below is the text from the translated German article.

Javier Solana welcomes the conversation in a salon of the Geneva Villa Plantamour. Through the open windows penetrate the glistening light from the nearby lake, and bird song from the old trees in the surrounding park set in this relaxed atmosphere for the first time rebel leaders and representatives of the Government of Burundi to explore at a table for paths to peace by Hutu and Tutsi. Since then met at the villa on Lake secretly opponent in many other conflicts. The terrain was preparing each of the Henri Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (CHD before). Founded in 1999, non-governmental organization has its headquarters here. It comes into action when the traditional forms of mediation have failed.

Among the approximately 70 employees, many former diplomats. You have direct access to foreign ministries and heads of state around the world. Currently, CHD-mediator in 14 active conflicts, so in the Philippines, Burma, East Timor, Somalia, Kenya, Central African Republic and Sudan. The activities in other countries, considers the center a secret out of consideration to the rival camp. Javier Solana in early March became the honorary chair of the CHD. He also teaches at the London School of Economics and head of the department for foreign policy research at the renowned U.S. think tank The Brookings Institution.

Looking at your career, you were always at the right time, right place: after the end of the Cold War they were NATO Secretary General, and brought the relationship between NATO and Russia back in order ... 

In the history, the signing of the NATO Act-1997 in Paris as well be my most important achievement recorded Russia.

Then you switched to the EU ,as it went to the eastward expansion. 

I was allowed, the EU foreign policy set in the world, if you will. We have common foreign and security policy set up a. Nothing like this has not before. Today the EU is active on every continent in crisis management. If I wanted to be immodest, I would say that I all organizations, I could manage the "highest level have brought her on. [I have brought all organizations I have managed to their highest level.]

What logic is behind it now that you have entered a non-governmental organization in? 

What do you mean by logic? Since logic is not behind it. After 30 years I was in public office and the last 13 years never three nights in a row in the same bed I slept when the time was to come, start something new.

What does your wife to this impressive bed rotation actually said? 

You must ask yourself. No, seriously, I was allowed my long career major foreign policy positions filled in: First foreign minister of my native country Spain, and later as a NATO Secretary General, then as High Representative of the EU. I have not looked for these positions. I am by profession a professor of theoretical physics, not a trained diplomat. Only policy is in my blood. For me, politics is a way to serve the community. That was always my motivation. Now my office in Brussels was expired. But I had no desire to retire completely. Therefore, I am taken the commitment to CHD.

Are you a real peace negotiations involved? 

No, I advise the diplomats of CHD. I help make contact with, in the negotiations to develop imagination and ideas. The Center has an excellent international reputation.

The success is not guaranteed. You yourself have unsuccessfully mediated in the Middle East and Iran. How does one deal with such failures to? 

mediation and conflict resolution are lengthy processes. They require exceptional strength, energy and tremendous dedication. Nevertheless, success is not guaranteed. But even if you fail, you have to keep trying. Because a failure today may tomorrow be the beginning of a success. I do not think the energy we have invested in the case, both these were all useless. It has laid a basis created trust elements, subsequent processes can build on.

As the financial crisis has changed the world order? 

It has accelerated trends that were already under way. The most important trend is certain the impressive power shift from West to East, specifically to Asia. This will fundamentally change the management of the world without doubt. The shift in power is a transfer of resources, wealth, and even by people associated with shares. Europe's share will fall. The structures of world order will be adjusted accordingly.

Is it difficult to coordinate a multi-polar world such? 

We do not yet know how we have to organize this multi-polarity in order to multilateral cooperation to find. The political legitimacy and material resources are still very committed to nationally. We urgently need to strengthen the international organizations to act and do: This happens already to some extent. In the financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund is very much more active now.

What makes you think it will succeed at the end? " 

I come from an organization that is multinational and multilateral working simultaneously. The EU has shown that a voluntary transfer of power and sovereignty of nation states to an international organization of the possible. Even in such sensitive fields such as in the monetary area. I am not saying that the EU model for future world order is one. But she has shown that you can move in the direction of this himself.

What role can the Switzerland of the changed world order play in? We have called many times since the end of the Cold War had its good services less in demand. 

In my work I have agents in Geneva and Zurich always hospitality, support and help in the resolution of conflicts experienced in. I do not even remember how many times I met representatives of Iran in Geneva and informal contacts of Swiss diplomacy have benefited from it. Switzerland has also helped, between Turkey and Armenia to mediate the agreement, signed in Zurich, I was allowed to participate in the. It is not from the stage so the agent disappeared.

Switzerland is currently under international pressure - in the U.S., the EU, especially in Libya. Already head of state Khaddafi? 

I used to do with him.

How do you best with him around? 

In many, many meetings (laughs). In very long sessions (still laughing). It takes lots of patience. He is not an easy negotiating partner.

What makes a good mediator in such a situation from? 

To be successful in negotiations, it needs a lot of preparatory work. You have to know very much about the culture, power structures, the history of the counterpart, everything plays into it. It will achieve nothing without the other party to win the confidence. It does so in particular perseverance and optimism.

Was it wise to use the Schengen Agreement, to the EU to implicate Libya affair? 

A solution to this difficult conflict is not a question of the size of the party to the conflict or the money. The difficulties stem from the fact that the personalities involved are very difficult and different cultural backgrounds come from. Switzerland has overcome difficult situations without EU assistance. Others with EU assistance. I am convinced that it is very helpful to Switzerland in Schengen to be there. But I do not want to continue to express Libya affair.

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Created: 30.04.2010, 04:00 clock

If you can read the original German, which evidently Bjorn Freiberg can, the story can be read in that language by clicking here.

By all means, STAY TUNED!

CONSTANCE