[From the Author of “Poems by Kolki –
Absolutely Humane”, a recipe for better world]
If
[Hegemony (he-gem-o-ny) - aggression
or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination. kolki]
Advancements of China and India toward developed country status
must be celebrated and appreciated considering that the two Asian giants feed and care for almost half
of the world population - without military occupation, and
respecting most global treaties and initiatives!
It is another
sad note of US/NATO Administrations, few North American & European politicians,
as well as media analyst’s narrow world vision, together with the cost of ‘War of Terror’, which
are creating a fear in North America & Europe against
The advent of computers,
telecommunications, Internet banking and businesses brought to us a tremendous hope
toward implementing a global village for ‘we the people, by the people and for
the people’. All we need now are the goodwill of all nations, leaders and
politicians with an open mind redefining nationalism to facilitate removing
protectionism.
Even 20 years back very few
people on earth dreamt about so much closeness among people around the world
whether it is for business, news, travel or cultural exchanges.
Yet we see also political moves toward military
dominance and protectionism – leading us back to an ‘economy of fear’ as well as ‘politics of fear’!
In a global market no country
should feel threatened by the growth and development of other countries as long
as the trades are fare and without military strategic interests. Because
it is the military strategic interest which divides people, country and the
world blocking true free trades and human relations! Thus North
Americans & Europeans must not be afraid of the recent growth in
It is time for the existing military
superpowers to understand that friendly diplomacy is
much cheaper as well as effective than military strategic interests.
Because most people around the world just want to see and enjoy a united free
world where all humans feel equal while respecting every country’s political,
cultural and religious traditions!
Every process or model would
have pros and cons and so is US style
legalized feudal system, or Indian
style true democracy, or
One size doesn’t fit all and so
is
For hundreds of years
Indians and Chinese worked in North America and Europe as refugees, immigrants
or contract laborers - building infrastructures, helping in farming, industries
and academic institutions, which contributed toward developed country status
and related fortunes.
It is time for the North Americans & Europeans to enjoy
Finally, each country must
avoid irresponsible tax cuts and excessive military spending, both are
counter-productive to global village! Rather, debt reduction, balanced budget and the promise of
sustainable environmentally sound economy would attract domestic as well as
foreign investors into North American & European banks and stock markets much
needed for vibrant economy without hegemony.
Good
economy doesn’t necessarily mean a healthy nation. Largest economy doesn’t necessarily mean rich nation. It is time to
re-think and re-evaluate economic benefit ensuring that it benefits the people
whose well being determines the true richness of a nation.
Author: Deepak Sarkar,