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2018-11-142021-03-29

Aid, migration flows, communities

It seems a conversation is to be had on the correlation of foreign aid and immigration. Perhaps more research could be conducted on whether proactive or retrogressive techniques impact on migration flows. The recent movements from some countries towards the Mexico-US border is a case in point. Where support is readily available at conflict areas, or places of substantial discomfort, there would probably be less incentive to disconnect from ties in business, family, homes. It remains to be said the need to also balance protecting sovereignty and collective banding of ‘prospective nations to be affected’ for a somewhat political-economic surgery. The punitive approach to punish, restrict, or threaten to stop assistance may be a double whammy.

Structures that strengthen efforts would invariably curb the suffering till the disasters abate- therefore there is need to revisit collectively and magnanimously the efforts of home States and host communities in solving mainly hunger-prone migration. The perils of the journeys is mind-numbing to read. Nation-States pulling together to send grants after major displacements, or stopping aid for failure to forcefully restrain migrating families fleeing home-grown difficulties, may be avoiding the real conversation, of possible generational instabilities, failing desire and responsibilities to cater for needs. There is need for more research in this area. Neither is it conducive or conclusive that emigration flow is entirely dependent on this criterion of emergency aid support. However, it would seem plausible that communities can be reached where they are before situations escalate, making the enticing and difficult decision to take often unevaluated risks more unlikely and unattractive.

2018-08-032021-03-26

On ‘Rethinking Leadership’ book

The fate of global peace and prosperity, and even more importantly personal development in every facet, is dependent largely on crucial and soundly applied leadership principles. I proffer spiritual leadership nuggets that have proven to be true over centuries, with formidable fulcrum– as illustrated in biblical scriptures. Not much is known about adopting a spiritual strategy to resolve practical complexities, so what this book aims for is to show how often without due acknowledgment there is a web of spiritual matter that is complied with[set in motion but with often resistance], whether be on sowing and reaping, due diligence and an aching sense of need for right justice, or perhaps on the appropriateness of wellbeing– yet there is more to explore in this dimension of leadership. The actualisation of which I believe has to have the input of the Spirit rather than in isolation. The next generation is owed this etch of leadership, moral and credible ethical stances to policy framework, and a structure that would enable the apprehending of goodness as a necessary norm. This is what Rethinking Leadership is all about, showcasing principles of the word for everyday living and decision-making.

ISBN 978-1-9164445-2-2, P.246, £17.99

2017-09-252021-03-26

On peace and diplomacy: a necessity for these times

I perceive the need to leave this note- a brief note, as a concerned observer and advocate. In times of peace, no matter how frail, reflection can be golden, but also in these high pressured moments its the character that has been chiseled through years of experiences that may come to bear. I write as one concerned in recent affairs, a voice, as one with some perception, a fellow citizen of our now integrated global world, but also as one that have taken a bit of courses on conflict resolution and on interfaith issues with United States Institute of Peace- also more generally on aspects of societal mechanisms, negotiation, law as an instrument, of the need to understand root causes of conflict, as could be meaningful in resolving issues, framing alternatives, or taking proactive measures could be helpful. This is just to be taking seriously. But more still- antecedents, and also this biblical scripture, Matthew 5:9a “Blessed are the peacemakers”.

In few lines, this is what I will say- war torn areas take decades to rebuild and may cost lives. With technology and scientific advancement, dimensions of conflict or prolonged warfare go beyond knifes and bullets, it could be biological and chemical, split seconds destruction of a mass area, starvation, long term infrastructural decay, diseases possibly prolonged for generations, high level of human degradation and fatal aftermaths. These information and experiences are well researched already over the internet and libraries, so nothing gigantic, but we need to pay attention to the need for peace. In context, destruction is rarely one sided, there is the ‘mind harbours’ of revenge, the circles of violence are rarely curtailed. And at opportunities and moments of weakness loyalties may shift for some whose alliances are weak. Again, in context, on peace and diplomacy, is this an alternative too hard? What is said to a wider audience could apply to small-scale situations, as well- the willingness to engage for friendship must be pursued, though difficult, though sometimes agreeably far-fetched, but it has to be clear all efforts has been made, and that justly. Peaceful coexistence has to suffice. Beyond complexities, we must think for generations yet unborn. I give you a parable- to choose. If a group achieve their aim and need 40 years to rebuild, how about a 40 years period of building, on diplomacy and legal negotiations, and then meet the same goal?