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India – The Power of Marginalized Demography
March 7, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
Indian elections held in five states early March 2012 clarified mainstream mandate against corruption riddled government – UPA 2 Congress Party led by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal, Law Minister Salman Khurshid (one of the candidates in the election) and last but not the least,
Rahul Gandhi – Son of Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and General Secretary National Congress Party touted as heir apparent in the Indian dynasty under the guise of democracy.
Congress Party Chief banked enormous optimism considering vigorous campaign by Rahul Gandhi and rest of the family in the most populous and electorally crucial northern state in India – Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh – with 403 State Assembly seats representing 200 million population is also the largest in size and comparatively one of the poorest states in India.
U.P. being traditionally Nehru-Gandhi constituency was expected to catapult Rahul Gandhi’s political career aimed at the top position in the country – Prime Ministership to lead 1.2 billion electorates in South East Asia.
Subsequent to Congress leadership dismissal of overwhelming public demand for anti-corruption law,
The action largely emanating from corruption epidemic in the society and above mentioned leaders involvement in major national scandals ranging from –
Cash for Votes – Parliament members were charged and briefly held in custody with the accused released on bail for bribery to secure votes in the No Confidence motion against Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi government.
2G Spectrum – Government distribution of licenses to selective corporations estimated at staggering costs to national treasury with key members like Home Minister P. Chidambaram and Congress Party leader Mrs. Sonia Gandhi cited as direct beneficiaries in the deal.
CWG Scandal – Common Wealth Games 2010 in New Delhi grounded until the eleventh hour marred with corruption is also linked with Congress government and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi.
Swiss Bank Accounts – Again Congress government refusal to pursue tax frauds and kickbacks from national arms contract such as Bofors Scam related to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi intervention in Italian businessman Quatrocchi investigation abandoned due to conflict of interest.
Not excluding numerous government projects,
Tax evasions among private sectors as well as celebrities from Bollywood movie industry with alleged black money hoardings were few of the many contentious issues tied to offshore deposits.
Corruption paralyzing average citizens lives across the nation with government leading the trend galvanized national movement in 2011 seeking stringent laws to curtail graft.
The Congress government reaction was violent crackdown in the anti-corruption rally that resulted in civilian death with several others seriously wounded from police violence.
When political power defy popular uprising on problems affecting daily existence, the consequences are ignored at that time.
However, the people in the lower economic strata in Uttar Pradesh followed by others in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa delivered a fitting response with crippling defeat for the hegemony favored government in New Delhi.
The ruling party – Congress reportedly lost 4 out of 5 states in the closely observed elections with colossal failure for the leadership despite Indian print press and media coalescence sworn allegiance to foreign power control in New Delhi,
Along with bourgeois loyalty to political establishment protecting the famous, influential and powerful in the society – conforming to feudalist dominance at vast majority plight.
Poignantly Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh, Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee served World Bank – the institution apparently instrumental in structuring UPA 2 prime portfolios and Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal appointment per U.S. State Department choice revealed in Wikileaks expose.
Fortunately, the marginalized demography neglected in the exclusive club in India is the force to reckon with and determined to democratically reclaim sovereignty from the globalists remote operation subjugating the world’s largest democracy through subservient proxy cohorts compromising national interest.
India is infiltrated in the same manner as Iran was in western installed regime under Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi rule with society’s upper echelons adapting to culture for western appeasement in the false assumption of modernity generating self-identity crisis within hierarchy.
The precedence goes further back when treason facilitated East India Company establishment in India with imperialists then eliminating traitors after using them for colonization.
Adding to complexity is the caste, creed and religion card played during election enabled by media outlets in semblance with divide and conquer strategy.
The print press self-contradictory articles on Indian society having transcended these elements while the newspaper attack against political targets and scapegoat is the irony amongst ruling class cashing in on polarization.
Meanwhile, significant electorate in Uttar Pradesh categorized as uneducated and not politically suave by the self-proclaimed elites surprised the mass media with a far better understanding of political reality than pundits and analysts commercialized views.
The election debacle for Congress as incumbent power at the federal or national level is a huge setback and entirely attributed to systemic abuse of power in office.
The public sentiments have been explicitly conveyed through ballots and concerned citizens call for national awakening to establish republic governed democracy.
Congratulations! To the voters and winners in the State Assembly elections in India.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
P.S. Citizenry initiated reform presented below with information urging pro-active measures for positive political change nationwide.
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Courtesy: Letter to the editor, Indian News Daily, New Delhi, India. March 6, 2012 – Thank you.
Tej:
Dear Reader:
Congress is too corrupt to be fixed ever. This party needs to be dismantled.
Look at the Congress starcast: Man Mohan Singh, Ambika Soni, Salman Khurshid, Kapil Sibal, Chidambaram, Beni Prasad Verma and the ring leaders of this circus: Sonia and Rahul.
Here is the plan to dismantle congress constitutionally:
1) Vote in every election
2) Vote against Congress and its interests and,
3) Discuss your vote with anyone who will listen.
If BSP or SP join Congress, they will become the enemy in the next election under rule 2 (vote against congress interests).
Congress is an anti-national party.
India has no credible media and no credible intelligentsia that can take principled stands against the government’s corruption, vote-banks, anti-national policy, and lack of passion for India.
And Congress is the root cause of this dismal state because if the dynasty must be protected at all cost, there is no room for any talent.
If you like the above three point plan to dismantle congress,
Please repeat it anywhere you can: in the Internet forums, on dining room tables, in drawing room sofas, in auto rickshaws, in trains, in army-barracks, in theatres, on stages, in letters to the editors everywhere, in colleges, in schools.
This message must be sustained.
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Vedantaknow
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March 4, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
Congratulations! To President Vladimir Putin and Russia on the spectacular victory in the reportedly most transparent, free and fair elections in political history.
Russia has spoken and the electoral mandate is clear. With polling results still pouring in from across the sprawling nation, Prime Minister Putin as the candidate emerged victorious with 63.9% in the national election.
The large voter turnout is indicative of Russian electorate seriousness in moving the country forward given the political and economic dynamics in the twenty first century.
Russia has risen from tumultuous times to be a confident and mature global partner evident in the milestones reached on economic, political and international affairs.
The international community has a reliable ally in Russia considering the threats to national sovereignty, human rights and natural environment.
President Vladimir Putin having demonstrated strengths and drawbacks in the political tenure is in a better position to enhance many positive attributes while minimizing or learning from any erroneous decisions in the new term in office.
Russia has acknowledged the leaderships’ role with a solid political capital to build a strong and formidable nation for the citizens in the domestic as well as international domain.
The outgoing President Dmitry Medevdev has been instrumental in the latest economic progress achieved despite global financial crisis. The administration has evolved and contained problems within and outside national interest.
Russia has a bright future that could be shared with the rest of the world as an equal sovereign nation willing to resolve disputes through peace and diplomacy.
Наилучшие пожелания Президенту Владимиру Путину и людям России в замечательном достижении и больше на горизонте.
Best Wishes to President Vladimir Putin and the people of Russia in the remarkable achievement and more on the horizon.
Еще раз Желая Мир, Стабильность и Процветание к России.
Once again Wishing Peace, Stability and Prosperity to Russia.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Russia – Presidential Elections 2012
March 3, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
Russia – The nation with borders connecting to Asia, Europe and North America is not only significant for vastness but also a formidable power in the economic, political and military perspective.
Since Soviet Union collapse, the Eurasian country was considerably weakened in many aspects by the globalists clearing the way for long aspired dominance especially in the oil and natural gas rich Central Asia.
The western targets defender viewed an obstructionist until today was debilitated with the fall of iron curtain.
Soviet Union sprawling across Eastern Europe and Central Asia was perceived a major threat with communism being another factor for western perseverance to contain the then Cold War rival seizing opportunity in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Although, during Cold War the United States and former Soviet Union brinkmanship reached precipice in the wisely averted Cuban missile crisis,
The desire to subjugate non-western powers persists amongst Feudalist Empire.
In fact the desperation is ominously expressed in the quest for supremacy through one world government – the systematic rejection of sovereignty with hegemony.
The strategy currently used against western adversaries Iran and Syria in the regime change agenda aggressively pursued with crippling economic sanctions along side military option ignoring the inevitable backlash and irreversible setback for the perpetrators underestimating retaliatory power.
Antiquated western policy to undermine regions under the guise of democracy earlier in Vietnam and continued in twenty first century against Iraq,
Syria and Iran pushed into military confrontation is a cavalier approach doomed for failure.
Notwithstanding western hypocrisy in the implementation of unconstitutional laws such as Patriot Act, ACTA and NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) effectively imposing Martial Law in the so-called democracy.
Soviet Union particularly in the 1970 – 1980’s and just prior to the crumbling of USSR was baited with substantial U.S. defense budget comprising illusive outer space anti-ballistic missiles program.
Then the Soviet Union in an effort to parallel American firepower including nuclear capability apparently overstretched defense commitment at economy’s expense precipitating western goal – government dissolution through population under economic duress.
The mutual agreement between two nations on arms control via new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) subsequent to previous accord on short and long-range missiles is an important milestone on record.
However, the commitment exemplified in action would address speculations on both sides experiencing budget constraints with economic woes demanding priority over extravagant defense expenditure.
Similarly, the controversial NATO expansion in Eastern Europe and Warsaw pact maintenance with interceptor missiles defense shield has led to the formation of Collective Security Treaty Organization by Russia and Central Asia –
To counteract the pervasive U.S. military bases posing existential security concern for non-western powers considering the prevalent western ambition to topple governments sweeping across Middle East.
Simultaneously, the tactical and conventional stockpiles are contentious in the face of escalating tensions between West and Iran aimed at regional destabilization.
Nuclear summit by nuclear and non-nuclear states with unanimous consensus on nuclear disarmament in 2012 rather than foreseeable time frame would alleviate burden of guilt or innocence in the brewing conflict.
Again the responsibility lies with all nations regardless of declared or discreet nuclear status to participate in the nuclear free zone treaty.
Any reluctance to relinquish nuclear weapons would verify the legitimacy in the global war on terror.
Nuclear statehood used as pretext for wars and persistent drone attacks in Pakistan and Yemen premised on prohibiting terror networks possession of nuclear arsenal could cease upon mandatory global nuclear disarmament.
Otherwise the present hierarchical nuclear rights asserted as responsible vs. potentially dangerous category deceptively deviates from the desirable course.
Reverting to former Soviet Union conscientious attempt under President Mikhail Gorbachev leadership for political and economic reform in the introduction of Glasnost and Perestroika pledged to Transparency and Restructuring evidently met with resistance from the apparatus then reining control over the political system.
The political transition for Russia has been extremely challenging with worst nuclear disaster in Chernobyl followed by Soviet Union disintegration evolving into dire economic problems amid political corruption and,
KGB intelligence defection to the west facilitating foreign intrusion in Russian elections.
The turbulence produced nostalgia for the predecessor political rule that guaranteed stability per the generation timeline.
Fast forwarding to the contemporary period, Russia is a mature nation with tremendous expertise in dealing with domestic and international crises.
Russia as an emerging economic power has enormous potential to shape the global economy.
The national diversity and geopolitical dynamics has contributed positive growth nonetheless not without the share of grievances from the minority and disenfranchised demography.
Amicable settlement on Chechnya after more than a decade operation is a preliminary step towards long-term peaceful relationship.
Secessionism often emanates from economic disparity, lack of political representation in the state and national level that transforms into social injustice.
State autonomy is vital when attending to specific issues and indigenous matter.
If these fundamental needs were provided then there would be less inclination for separatism from federation that could safeguard borders as part of the national territory.
These measures are more appropriate for a state within the republic.
Unlike the foreign invasion and occupation of sovereign nation with independent pre-existence later subjected to annexation by force.
Likewise racial discord and communal violence could be attributed to economic deprivation and ignorance.
Russia is in the process of conforming to twenty first century political paradigm.
The public dissent in Moscow is directed at basic requirements like free and fair elections, political freedom and constitutional reform to limit terms in office, widespread economic activity…and restriction on oligarchy interference in politics.
Five contenders including incumbent Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are vying for the highest office in Kremlin.
Prime Minister Putin having served two terms as President presented election manifesto incorporating the electorates’ economic expectations with the exception of early Parliamentary elections called for by the citizens due to alleged discrepancy in the December 2011 electoral outcome.
Candidates in the Presidential race have expressed their various positions and promises unless delivered usually remain a rhetoric or campaign trail appeasement.
Russia has made remarkable recovery economically in recent years and,
Politically honoring the republic will for a vibrant democracy would further enhance the leadership role in the domestic and international domain.
Russia’s role in foreign policy as United Nations Security Council member has been prudent favoring peace and diplomacy over military intervention.
The trend is imperative to curtail cataclysmic events in the volatile Middle East.
Despite standard disagreements on international affairs,
Washington and Kremlin cooperation on nuclear free world and bilateral trade,
Collaboration in science and technology, space exploration and advanced education,
Travel and cultural exchange would strengthen ties benefitting the citizens of both nations.
Удачи! Кандидатам в президенты на 2012 выборах.
Good Luck! To Presidential candidates in the 2012 elections.
Пожелание Мира, Продвижения и процветания в изобилии людям в России.
Wishing Peace, Progress and prosperity in abundance to people in Russia.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Middle East – Democracy and Peace
February 17, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
Middle East endowed with oil reserves is traditionally a magnum prize for energy dependent industrialized western economy.
The political instability continued through millennium is conducive for defense industry supplying arms to authoritarian regimes and opposition groups rising against the government.
Syria – The current violence specifically in Homs, Hama and earlier in Damascus spreading across the country having claimed many lives on all sides i.e. civilians, government security personnel and opposition is a matter of grave concern.
The peaceful protest transformation into armed conflict is no surprise considering Libyan precedence with foreign intervention and alleged Al Qaeda induction to the kafuffle.
UNSC resolution on No Fly zone in Libya misused by U.S. and NATO predominantly responsible for widespread destruction and casualties is unfolding in Syria without UNSC authorization.
The ammunition influx to rebels is creating disorder and confusion in delineating perpetrators from peaceful demonstrators and government forces in the crossfire.
It is a deliberate act on behalf of those determined to lead the state into civil war.
Furthermore, the genuine opposition i.e. Syrian society’s secular social democratic group willingness to commence peace talks with government is deterred due to persistent violence on the ground.
Arab league proposal for joint UN peace keeping force to monitor situation in Syria while Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE…in particular contributing to mayhem promoting individual as well as western powers agenda adds to the complexity.
The three major protagonists in Syrian political turmoil – Western powers, Arab league and Syrian government immediate ceasefire is imperative to initiate communication between civilian representatives viz. unarmed peace activists and incumbent administration.
Western intelligence infiltration via armed militia repeating Libyan scenario combined with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE collusion is arguably a hindrance in peace mediation necessary to contain bloodshed.
The regime change fervor among western principals leading Arab league behind the scenes prevents peaceful transfer of power from the ruling party to viable opposition.
Foreign interference in Syria, Iran and throughout Middle East to accomplish specific objective – warfare for global dominance is self-endangerment with paradox transcending reason.
President Bashar Al Assad recent overture for constitutional reform ending one party rule and limiting governance terms is a positive step towards political change.
Simultaneously holding peace talks with civil society members would possibly dispel lingering mistrust and apprehension attributed to undemocratic measures and foreign instigation.
Syrian civilian population could pursue political goal by rejecting sources behind divisive policy aimed at regional destabilization.
Driving foreign elements from Syria is pertinent and importantly government sincere compliance to citizens’ call for secular democratic system would guarantee peace and political stability.
Unified Syria could avert threats from within and outside.
The leaderships in the government specifically President Bashar Al Assad, military and opposition factions alike are urged to prioritize protecting civilian from any harm and expedite peace negotiations to resolve the year old unrest.
Lebanon – In 2010, the democratically elected government was toppled with U.S. coup d’état at Israel’s behest weakening Hezbollah political status in Lebanese Parliament.
The political commotion caused economic downturn in the nation with impressive growth after Israeli bombings in 2006.
Iran – The main target for western ideology to establish ‘world order under global governance’ is currently in full swing with provocative economic sanctions such as oil embargo and freezing financial operations for potential global confrontation not barring nuclear exchange.
The western powers – Israel, United States, United Kingdom, France… and EU strategy against Iran is misguided with serious ramifications upon pre-emptive strikes or efforts to generate aggression from the region.
Iran in return adjusting to western economic constrictions adopting oil exports ban to six EU members with decision to implement after winter in consideration for the people is understandable and,
Perhaps extending the gesture beyond cold weather on humanitarian ground would highlight the distinction in international relations.
The latest incidents in India, Georgia, Thailand…against Israel is unfortunate and terrorism for any purpose is reprehensible.
Thorough investigation could lead to perpetrators behind these attacks especially those at the top taking undue advantage of recruits’ vulnerabilities to carry out bomb blasts affecting innocent lives in the pre-meditated plan.
Any terror plots on foreign soil mimicking 9/11 is a huge setback for democracy given the easy access for unscrupulous elements to uninhibitedly operate undermining national sovereignty of the chosen domain.
The U.S. fleet avant-garde in Persian Gulf stoking tension in the volatile region is cataclysmic for humanity at large and best abandoned to save lives than otherwise.
Besides the incursion is a tremendous financial liability for U.S. taxpayers and coalition struggling to survive the debt burdened economy.
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili formal request to EU foreign Secretary Catherine Ashton for talks on contentious nuclear issue is a peaceful approach to defuse the brewing storm in Middle East.
However, EU rejection to hold meeting criticizing Iran’s offer as stall tactics is extemporaneous giving up the opportunity for diplomacy to prevail over military option.
United States, United Kingdom, France and EU could exemplify democratic values in dealing with Iran and entire Middle East without maintaining double standards in the choice between ally and adversary.
Iran as Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty member admittedly has responsibilities and cooperation thus far with IAEA and UN inspection is praiseworthy.
Nonetheless, transparency in the alleged nuclear activity in central Iran viz.Natanz would clarify doubts eliminating pretexts to launch missiles against the facility.
Iran’s proactive measures in clearing skepticisms on uranium enrichment would categorically elevate the position as a reliable non-nuclear state enhancing credibility through accountability.
Similarly western powers allowing international agency verification of Iran’s nuclear status apart from participation in meaningful dialogue with Iran would reduce undercurrents in the nuclear standoff.
Bahrain – The pro-democracy anniversary this week was once again marred with violent crackdown reminiscent of last year dispersion.
U.S. prodded Saudi troops were responsible for killing peaceful protesters defying international law on human rights binding every nation on earth.
The government functioning as a constitutional monarch – minority ruling the majority is western powers’ key ally and never in short supply of ammunitions to quell non-violent dissent.
Only this time around – the arms made in ‘Britain’ and the infamous London riot Scotland Yard ex-police chief expertise apparently guided brutality against civilians in the capital Manama.
Saudi Arabia direct authority over Bahrain and rest of Middle East is evident in the election of fundamentalists to power witnessed in Egypt and across the region.
Muslim Brotherhood alliance with Islamic conservative party under hardline military rule reins control over citizens yearning for secular democracy.
Likewise dismantling regimes in Syria and Iran – viewed the arch nemesis by Saudi Arabia and western powers,
The civilization landscape rich in religious and cultural diversity is morphed into homogenous demography subservient to feudalist dynastic rule.
Saudi Arabia – Western powers financier and military hardware buyer consuming bulk of modern weaponry from the west to suppress barely 28 million population with disproportionate gender ratio 54.3% male and 45.7% female per government statistics is also the caretaker of Islam’s holiest shrine in Mecca.
Not to mention the kingdom’s prominence for being the number one oil producer provides substantial clout attracting western leaderships with a symbolic bow – a greeting ritual in utmost respect for the liquid gold in Saudi dynasty’s possession.
Saudi Arabia rulers following Wahhabism favor Sunnis in the Arab world and across the globe.
The Royal family hostility and slight for Islam’s yet another devout sect – Shiite Muslims is the compounding factor in regional dominance.
Shiites reciprocation accordingly facilitates rift routinely exploited for imperialist ambition.
United Middle East would be a formidable challenge to invasion and occupation notwithstanding Palestinian statehood as part of two state solutions with Israel no longer a myth but a reality.
The acrimony among Muslims ignores the fundamental truth about Islam.
The religion’s unanimity is found in the fabrics common thread inter woven and admirably displayed during the holy month of Ramadan when Almighty God Allah worshippers aspiring Haaj in their lifetime congregate in the holy city Mecca.
Saudi Arabia leaderships have regrettably subverted Islamic faith in the oppression of citizens to prolong hierarchical society denying basic rights and political freedom.
Sadly, Iran in the proclamation as Islamic Republic espousing theocratic rule is no different from Saudi Arabia in human rights violation and depriving political independence.
Iran and Saudi Arabia respective religious disposition is contradictory to Islamic principles of peace and equality.
Religion is a path to spiritual enlightenment with a strong emphasis on universal love, respect and compassion for all beings as Supreme energy manifestation.
In defining life purpose, religion infuses deeper understanding of the self to identify with origin based on emergence, divergence and convergence.
Therefore, religion used as political tool to humanity’s detriment is sacrilege in the highest order.
Saudi Arabia and Iran could come together instead of against each other in preserving religious sanctity and contribute to human progress.
Kuwait – Western powers strategic partner with United States enlarged presence in the Gulf state is equally influenced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar…in prohibiting fairness in society.
The Gulf nation’s new government reportedly has no women cabinet members to run political affairs or legislators in the assembly.
Report also mentions the administration comprising Prime Minister Sheik Jaber Al Hamad Al Sabah and other cabinet appointees representing regality.
The fifty member parliament is stated to have hardline Islamists in the opposition.
Kuwait has been held socially progressive by western powers in their bid to defend the Arab kingdom against the comparatively secular Iraq.
Yemen – President Ali Abdullah Saleh in United States presumably undergoing medical treatment with political amnesty discussion on the sidelines upon revolution success is also an important western ally in addition to being a U.S. military aid recipient for the proxy war in Yemen.
The Arab state bordering Saudi Arabia in the north is confronted with popular uprising longer than Syria and,
Gulf Cooperation Council brokered so-called deal is not acceptable to citizens enduring severe economic problems irrespective of the country’s resources – oil and natural gas under western ownership.
Saudi Arabia intrusion in Yemen to clamp down peaceful rally against government has resulted in enormous loss of lives with no condemnation or response in semblance with Syria or Iran from western powers.
Iraq – The fall of Saddam Hussein was celebrated with much fanfare.
The glory faded away in the unveiling of Abu Ghraib and Iraq war veterans’ courageous accounts on atrocities committed in the name of global war on terror.
Iraq troop withdrawal redeployed in Persian Gulf and Afghanistan with private contractors, mercenaries and contingents still operating in the war torn nation is far from being sovereign even though Iraq election was declared the most democratic in Babylonian history.
The proof was in the dismissal of electoral mandate for secular government with U.S. choice leadership Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki appointed to serve vested interests.
Iraq grappling with suicide bombings and sectarian violence for nearly a decade is the classic example of western democratization of Islamic world.
Summarizing Middle East chronicles, western powers systematic removal of governments under regime change doctrine opportunistically isolate nations while successfully enslaving population with intelligence agency or militarily enforced autocracy.
Peace and Democracy measured in monetary terms expecting economic gains with violence as the means is anathema to liberty revealed in status quo.
Lesson from experience discarded is declining rationality with irreversible outcome.
Middle East peace and political fate is in the hands of people.
People power in solidarity pledged to peaceful and non-violent resistance against foreign indulgence with arms distribution is the preliminary stride and,
In the same way, government armed forces refuting authoritarian order for civilian safety and national security would be honorable and qualify as patriot act.
It is time for Middle East perpetual turbulence to turn into tranquility.
Leaderships from West and East awakening to dimensions without subscribing to violence or ulterior motives in humanitarian issues would deliver promising future for all.
Moving forward, global society peaceful interaction exercising patience and diligence would help resolve disputes amicably for greater good.
Twenty first century dedicated to peace would mark the golden age with prosperity for all.
Peace dawn on Middle East would permeate world over.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Syria – Ceasefire and Peace Talks
February 10, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent meeting with Syrian President Bashar Al Assad to end violence and commence peace talks with opposition is commendable.
The foreign minister gained assurance from Syrian leadership and the opposition expressed willingness for negotiations on February 7, 2012.
Syrian government has also agreed to resume Arab league monitoring in Syria that was previously suspended due to the engagement evolving into political rather than humanitarian mission.
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon statement on Arab league leader Nabil Elaraby request for joint oversight in Syria could ease tension provided the involvement remains A-political and committed to promoting peace between the government and people choice of representatives.
Soon after Russian delegation briefing on the development – February 7, 2012,
Ref: CNN report Wednesday, February 8, 2012, by the CNN Wire Staff on CNN.com
Title: Activist: Infants, medical staff among dead in Homs crackdown.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/world/meast/syriaunrest/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
CNN report claiming as unverifiable and unable to corroborate the events or sources causing the purported crimes,
Nonetheless, the international network decision to publish the hyperbolic material generates a legitimate perception – the corporate media serving as propaganda machinery as it did in preparation for illegal invasion of Iraq, military intervention in Libya and now in Syria.
The western broadcast networks in collusion – CNN, BBC and Australian ABC reports on Syrian casualties with conspicuous bias exemplify subversions during war and election.
Sadly, profits driven irresponsible journalism cares less about the consequences of their objectionable actions on life when all peaceful demonstrations invariably transformed into armed conflict for occupation.
Since UNSC resolution adapting to Libyan model disapproval by two other permanent members i.e. Russia and China,
The western powers maneuver to achieve their agenda – regime change through military aggression is sanguineous and counterproductive.
The desperation to engulf Middle East with military incursions demonstrates malefic intent to embroil the world in violent confrontation.
Under humanitarian pretense, the western interference has derailed the revolutions’ prospects for political freedom.
Beginning with Egypt, Supreme Council of Armed Forces with U.S. annual military aid $1.5 billion maintains the predecessor hard line policy revealed in the football riot.
The unmasking of NGO’s in Cairo on espionage linked with U.S. State department.
Iran – the nuclear scientists serial killings attributed to CIA and Mossad.
Libya – the revolutions split into armed militia and power brokers with western authority.
Syria – anti-government regimens representing western powers masqueraded as rebels and upon reviewing the deteriorating situation,
The infiltration disguised as government forces implicated for atrocities against unarmed civilians including the horrific attacks in Homs to haste Syrian government departure is reprehensible.
Afghanistan – The latest report on NATO assault killing children attracting Afghan President Hamid Karzai indignation and many such incidents before reveals the reckless conduct with no respect for life or international law.
Libya – Again several supposedly missed targets with NATO strikes claiming the lives of unarmed factions during the civil war brought upon otherwise peaceful and non-violent rally.
Pakistan – despite detailed maps and check posts locations not to mention the state of the art technology at U.S and NATO disposal, the shelling of Pakistani military base resulting in 24 soldiers deaths with no apology for the loss of lives or sovereignty violation,
These events characterize the military operations behind U.S. and NATO façade in the democratization of Islamic world.
Evidently, U.S. led NATO poses a quintessential threat to humanity at large.
Henceforth, the dismantling of the following organizations would unequivocally serve in global interest.
World Bank,
International Monetary Fund,
Federal Reserve,
The military industrial complex representing the defense industries and U.S. commandeered NATO and,
Last but not the least,
The International Criminal Court of Justice – ICC with selective indictments redefining justice diminishing judiciary to fiduciary.
These institutions have demonstrably destabilized economies and decimated civilizations for global dominance.
The leaderships’ complicity undermines the ‘democratic’ system they pledged to defend in the constitutional oath glaringly discarded for nexus motive i.e. supremacy at mass subjugation.
Syrian crisis is the other dimension for pre-meditated global showdown.
Syrian Citizens must exercise diligence in delineating pro-democracy volunteers from external influenced armed opposition to avoid Libya like transition.
The genuine political groups upon civil society acknowledgment could utilize the opportunity for direct dialogue with the government.
In presenting the problems to the government, the political opposition candor would eliminate hierarchy necessary for democracy onset.
First and foremost, complete ceasefire by government, rebels and anti-government segments is paramount ending hostility and bloodshed.
Release of all political dissidents held in custody.
Constitutional and political reforms are fundamental steps to democratic roadmap,
Enacting Parliamentary form without Presidency to downsize the government functionality in terms of political rigmarole,
Besides saving taxpayer dollars in provisional management that is more often vested in partisanship considering the ceremonial head of the state appointment by the ruling power at the center.
Government of the people, by the people and for the people held accountable to the people would strengthen democracy in a republic unlike arbitrary figurers politically swayed for individual goals than common good.
The eligibility criteria for those seeking power in public office – integrity, intelligence with proven track record in social and national service would determine sincerity.
Zero tolerance to corruption and treason with stringent laws upholding the democratic principle – None are above the law.
People nominated independent committee investigation of political scandals would substantially curb political and corporate crimes prevalent in contemporary society.
Prime Minister elected through democratic process leading the administration could be the primary change.
The government term limited to four years and not exceeding two terms enables checks and balances for meaningful democracy.
Facilitating secular political denomination is important for national unity and security.
Women’s role and minority demography in government and legislative body would affirm equality and conform to twenty first century standard.
Fundamentalism or radicalism contributes to political turmoil compromising liberty and a reason for foreign presence.
Political reform comprising free and fair elections,
Public finance for political campaigns barring corporations, wealthy individuals and special interests viz. religious, economic…ownership of candidacies,
Right to recall elected representatives or government through ballot measure and confidence vote in Parliament to enforce performance based governance.
Local and central authorities authorizing use of force against unarmed civilians would be constitutional breach to protect and defend citizens.
Notwithstanding prohibition of lethal weapons or health hazard substance to establish law and order.
The leadership or administration’s such practice subjected to removal from power using democratic means like Parliamentary proceedings, judicial process and civil society ombudsman would curtail government violent crackdown and restore democracy.
Judiciary and investigation wing on crimes related to political matter under administration or executive branch by and large invalidated with extensive abuse of power.
Isolating Judiciary and investigative agency away from government jurisdiction would address conflict of interest reflected in judgments delivered for political appeasement marginalizing judicial efficacy essentially set up to deliver justice without prejudice.
Prioritizing civil and human rights regardless of class, creed, gender and sexual orientation in the constitution would reinforce the universal law – All are created equal.
Syria has endured enormous pain and suffering and people have the power to begin the healing process.
President Bashar Al Assad must withdraw armed forces from the main street throughout Syria and issue an executive order to ceasefire.
Instead the government should respond with emergency relief to rescue citizens from foreign attacks and save lives expediting humanitarian aid.
Likewise the oppositions should be careful not to fall prey to predators divide and conquer strategy.
Middle East history is testimony to colonial / imperialist ambitions.
United Syria can prevail in adversity confronting the nation and deal with challenges adhering to peaceful and non-violent methods that would guarantee success.
Russian leadership fostering peace in Syria is praiseworthy and further international support would reverse the deteriorating political conditions to national vantage.
Western powers abandoning ill-conceived government toppling would benefit them given the mistrust against foreign entry under false pretexts for yet another devious aspiration – global depopulation.
Adopting Machiavellian approach to overthrow government is self-effacing with the irony in end justifying the means.
Syrian leaderships in the government and oppositions alike are urged to set their political differences aside, disavow violence and move forward in safeguarding citizens’ lives and statehood.
Wishing people and the leaderships in Syria victory in peaceful resolutions of the political upheaval.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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February 8, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
European contagion originated from the Mediterranean country – Greece.
Last year EU monetary assistance with €110 billion tied to untenable terms and obligations rendered the expectations beyond normal scope.
Accordingly, Greece is still struggling to overcome economic woes despite severe austerity and political reshuffle.
The earlier government under Prime Minister George Papandreou efforts to contain the rising debt and,
EU pressure to prioritize deficit trimming through rigorous spending cuts evidently led to GDP contraction by 6%, budget deficit at 10% and 18% unemployment respectively.
In the poor economic growth rate and looming financial liabilities, the creditors conditional offer demanding drastic expense reduction directly affects the core revenue base – consumers and taxpayers.
The attempt on deficit control without income is enforcing mandatory borrowing and,
Massive cuts in vital services cripples the economy to the point of diminishing return.
Tax hikes at any level could exacerbate the burgeoning crisis especially with unprecedented layoffs in both public and private sectors leading to industry workers as well as state employees nationwide strike.
Instead Greece and other economies like Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland in euro zone would enormously benefit from job-oriented investments incentivized with tax breaks, guaranteed dividends and equity enhancement to prospective investors.
European Central Bank, IMF and other international banks capital infusion with strict recommendations result in joblessness.
Funds directed towards economic sector for job creation would stimulate economy facilitating income source to meet budget and payments on borrowing.
Short term fund raising through treasury bills and bonds enables survival amid speculations on financial liquidity.
The propositions on Greek’s private debt write off up to 70 percent or more would provide relief in deficit management allowing appropriations towards economic recovery.
However, EU, ECB and IMF loan stipulations on €130 billion or ($171 billion) over and above cuts agreed to about 1.5 percent of GDP by current Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is the repeat of erroneous policy that precipitated economic and financial meltdown across Europe.
IMF’s similar strategy with Romania dependent on credit for state budget commitments contributed to economic downturn due to extreme lending criteria.
Financial institutions and monetary organizations purpose is useful in building economies applying generic and specific models to address individual requirements.
Greek economic surge and financial recuperation could be supported with job restoration via domestic and foreign investments qualifying the G-20 favored globalization concept.
Under same auspice, trade activities promoting exports would revive manufacturing, service and retail industry besides boosting small medium enterprise competitiveness.
Although financial assistance are necessary to restitute state solvency and credit rating,
Finance industry, corporations and wealthy entrepreneurs in Greece could ease the burden on the economy alongside government initiatives to salvage the situation.
The economic resurrection with prudent investments would need modification for a vibrant Market economy.
Market economy – 80% and Government managed programs – 20%
While the bulk of the economy would fall under free market system with oversight to prevent past mistakes responsible for the status quo,
Preserving core social programs under State purview are important for sustenance and they are –
Pensions, retirement savings or Social Security,
National Health Care with options
Veterans Affairs including rehabilitation and care,
State funding for affordable education, scientific research and technology,
Subsidized housing to accommodate non-qualifiers in the regular home finance.
Public services utilizing technology to the maximum potential and,
Environment protection agency to co-ordinate on national and international mandate.
Stringent laws against corruption within society beginning with government bureaucracy, finance sector and across the economic spectrum could yield financial savings.
Tax reform closing tax evasion loopholes and unaccounted funds or hidden assets retrieval from domestic and overseas bank accounts.
Market economy with life saving programs under government ambit could be a profitable and secure synergy complementing one another.
Greece in euro zone has shared gains and losses with euro fluctuation prior to economic recession.
The impact on Greek economy from euro volatility could not be discounted in the European trade.
The perception of Greece membership in euro zone as a liability could be transformed into an asset in reality with appropriate rescue package designed for economic progress than financial bailout.
Unlike the previous aid, EU approval of €130 billion to Greece in the interim could set the frail economy on trail with fiscal, trade and monetary policy restructuring for better economic performance.
With political elections on the horizon, Greece could experience economic productivity through local and foreign investors recognition of lucrative deals available at the present time.
Greek government relentless pursuits in energizing the economy would minimize ambivalence among creditors reversing the trend in capital provision.
EU, ECB, IMF and global finance to Greece on feasible conditions would deliver positive outcome strengthening euro zone and the member states economy.
The distinction between banks bailout and assistance to weak economy is the beneficiary with former was top 1% whereas the latter represented by 99% in the society.
Considering the predicament and inter-dependency in global economy,
Greece and other nations could not be abandoned or challenged with extraordinary conditions detrimental to euro zone and EU economy.
The leaderships and authorities at EU, ECB, IMF, International banks and euro zone are urged to kindly extend financial credit to Greece with a new opportunity to rebuild the economy and organize fiscal house in order.
Prime Minister Lucas Papademos , the opposition leader Antonis Samaras and all other elected members,
Notwithstanding, the economic leaderships in Greece are confronted with daunting tasks ahead.
The consensus in public and national interest would reflect the political will to resolve the persistent financial problem winning republic confidence and creditors trust in the capital market.
Good Luck! To citizens of Greece and the government in prevailing in financial and economic security.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Germany – Munich Security Conference
February 6, 2012
Syria – Crisis Resolution
February 5, 2012
By Padmini Arhant
The political unrest in Syria emanating from prolonged oppression is Arab Spring motivated and in semblance with other Arab States experience viz. Libya for government transfer of power,
Syrian peaceful and non-violent protest has transformed into armed conflict between the rebels and government security force.
Arab Spring is the culmination of mainstream frustration over political repression, economic disparity and social inequality within society.
The violent confrontation in Syria beginning with government crackdown witnessed even in the so-called democracies against peaceful assembly triggered the relentless street demonstration.
Meanwhile, western powers with discriminatory dealings record in response to Arab Spring demand for political freedom are perceived as opportunists to exploit situation in their favor for economic and/or strategic interest.
Considering the western instigated killings in Bahrain, Yemen and procrastination in Tunisia, Egypt not barring leading Libya into civil war, the intervention thus far has been detrimental for revolutions in the region.
The majority of authoritarian regimes being close western allies or hegemony approved puppet governments,
The substantial mistrust against western proposals largely premised on regime change with military might cannot be underestimated given the ideology driven Project for New American Century targeted goals for global dominance.
Although the vested interests vary with geopolitical dynamics,
Syrian turmoil is attributed to government failure in maintaining dialogue with political opposition as well as the people through trusted and respected intermediary in the society.
President Bashar Al Assad authorization of civilian attacks using armed forces is reprehensible and a major misstep in the attempt to quell dissent.
The continuous violence lasting over eleven months especially in Homs and Damascus outskirts was facilitated by arms influx into the state providing arms dealers incentive for ammunition supply.
Influential powers as Security Council members share responsibility for Syrian status quo.
Arming the government and opposition in Syria for balanced retaliation is the repeat of Libyan episode.
An eye for an eye would blind the world is evident in Syrian political struggle.
The anti-government in Syria is not distinctive in terms of civilian representation due to western focus on Syria linked with Iran.
The reports on CIA and Mossad infiltration alongside Saudi Arabia covert participation through armed militia are a liability for any regional or international resolution.
Similarly Arab League mission in Syria to monitor the disturbance had a huge credibility issue with member states default on human rights and political system denying republic rule.
Any foreign interference with ulterior motive would falter in the required action.
UN Security Council resolution posed to bring stability in Syria in the absence of political fairness against militancy apparently contributed to two members i.e. Russia and China veto the proposal.
The contentious issues are UN arms embargo against Syrian government but not on the insurgency and ambiguity in the draft language stating ‘all means necessary’ similar to Libyan interception that led to military aggression and massive civilian casualty.
UNSC polarized view and decisions on Middle East in general with US veto on Palestinian statehood, discarding UN appointed counsel Justice Richard Goldstone report on Gaza in 2009 and complicity in escalating tensions against Iran with crippling sanctions…severely jeopardize council members’ integrity and impartiality in carrying out the anticipated measures in Syria.
The expansion of UNSC permanent membership inviting Brazil, Japan, South Africa, Turkey, Norway and India…to conform to contemporary economic and political paradigm is out of consideration for the council set up in twentieth century.
In light of the inherent shortcomings, the expectation for unanimity on global disputes is often challenging creating apprehension among members with reservations on human rights violation accord given the individual profile in this context.
United Nations organization purpose to defend the weak and vulnerable or step forward in recognizing Palestinian sovereignty is not necessarily the UNSC goal reflected in the misuse of veto power.
Syria heading in the direction of Libya with current mutiny has no alternative but ceasefire on all sides i.e. both the government and anti-government factions unconditional disarmament is imperative to stop the bloodshed in order to resume dialogue for peaceful political transition.
President Bashar Al Assad acknowledgment of citizens’ demand for democratic rule would defend Syria from foreign invasion and legitimize the leadership role in allowing republic governance to succeed as the viable political resolution.
The political opposition in Syria – Syrian National Council, Local Coordination Committee and Free Syrian Army…delineation from foreign association would clarify the groups’ authenticity subject to Syrian nationals final approval through political referendum.
Western powers ambition to expedite military incursion in Syria under humanitarian pretext imitating Libya would be counterproductive.
Instead internationally recognized non-profit and A-political humanitarian organization access to heal the wounded and attend to the displaced population could alleviate the suffering besides dispelling any speculations on potential civil discord.
United Nations service limited to UNHCR and UNICEF operation on the ground could further assist in the humanitarian aid.
There is urgency to refrain from violence on behalf of the government and opposition alike enabling civil discourse for constructive outcome.
Procrastination in political consensus would exacerbate the prevalent chaos weakening national security.
Solidarity among political leaderships, academics, scholars and peace activists in Syrian civil society could contain the clashes and mediate peace talks honoring Syrian electorate choice of government.
The inevitable change could not be stalled with political uprising having claimed many innocent lives and government determination to extend authoritarianism might replicate events in Egypt and Libya.
Syrian authority and anti-government segments are urged to lay their arms and adopt non-violent means for fruitful negotiations with immediate effect.
President Bashar Al Assad government reining control over political dissidents generated disintegration and political compromise would perhaps reverse the trend towards republican democracy.
Peace and liberty are the fundamental rights of all citizens regardless of faith, race and gender.
The desire to dominate and deprive individual freedom foments radicalism at one extreme and reason for foreign occupation in another.
Syrian citizens like fellow Arabs have endured persecution and fatalities until now,
The sacrifices would not be in vain with peace and democracy on the horizon.
Wishing the people of Syria eternal peace, progress and prosperity.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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