Here Bloggers draw on an eclectic mix of news and comment from around the world to clarify contexts which can support, or impede, people building local connections that enable them to better understand and (sustainably) fulfill their aspirations, both within their localities and in relation to the wider world beyond them.

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Happenings

Global economy – noticing there’s an elephant in the room

I’m hopeful that increasing awareness of the global economic crisis will stimulate an appreciation of the nature of the challenges. I see this awareness as a necessary prerequisite for effective transition to a more sustainable future.

11th August 2010

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Costs of modern violence at global and local levels

How sustainable is this form of modernity, beset as it is with economic and environmental crises?

29th July 2010

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From an Iranian nuclear standoff to a nuclear free world

World leader and villager roles to make diplomacy work – an update

21st July 2010

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The New Auckland Super City and its Communities

A new Super City is being created in Auckland in Aotearoa/New Zealand this year. The implications for local communities are enormous.

28th June 2010

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Towards a peaceful or unpeaceful world? Supporting US-Iran liaison

Sanctions against Iraq led to terrible strife and wrecking of the country. Everything must be done to prevent this sort of thing happening to another country. Already an arc of disorder and strife stretches from Pakistan across to Somalia.

30th May 2010

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