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Tehran, Iran -- Election promises in Mexico are a reminder that democratic debate has given way to the marketing of fear. In turn, empty one-liners have replaced doctrines, platforms and serious business plans. However, there is no ideological alternative to stand against sound market economies and an interconnected world.
Tehran, Iran -- For as long as we all remember, the idea of a comprehensive peace plan between Israel and its neighbours seemed to be the textbook definition of failure. Endless cycles of violence suggest that the original idea of a safe haven for Jews is badly in need of a rethink.
Tehran, Iran - Ever since the end of the Vietnam War and the Nixon visit, the Chinese regime has adopted a long-term policy of "deal and verify" in all major political developments. China is waiting for a regional deal before taking action on North Korea.
Tehran, Iran -- The G8 must show that it is in touch and relevant. The group has risen above two world wars and has been ideologically united against conflict over the last 100 years. Such unity is now necessary to engage festering issues. Transparency, an even hand and (financial) muscle, are needed.
Tehran, Iran -- The latest cycles of violence are part of an overall Israeli plan to keep the region unstable. It is simply another installment of the raw reality that Israel has little regard for international systems of law and order.
Tehran, Iran -- Peacekeeping is indeed the primary task of the Security Council. But that task has been neglected for such a long time that the Middle East is in urgent need of a boldly enforced peace making plan. A durable plan with foreign troops on both sides of Israel's borders is needed.
Tehran, Iran - Recent events in the Middle East seem to justify scholar Samuel Huntington's rough view of racial purity and his resistance to intercultural encounters. He must be thrilled these days. War is a by-product of intellectual bankruptcy which presumes ingrained antagonisms between cultures.
Tehran, Iran - First, accept "political Islam" as a reality in the region. Second, create a supreme international arbitration panel and call for an immediate ceasefire.
Tehran, Iran - For the last 25 years, international trade with Iran has been subject to an unfair, albeit failed political agenda to isolate Iran with sanctions. Blocking Iran's WTO application was a cheap political tool. But alas, Iran's natural gas and oil reserves remain in demand.
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