Reflections On World Affairs: Peace And Politics

Is peace beyond our reach, and what does the future hold? Can we provide basic education to all children? Why the decline in the Arab and Muslim world after so much past achievement? Is Islam the problem? In the land of opportunity-the United States of America-can the Republic maintain world leadership? Can the U.S. sustain its leadership in innovation and prosperity, given the evolution of its culture and politics and the rise of other superpowers? And, in this century, how does knowledge acquisition through education and scientific research determine the wealth of nations? This volume, The Collected Work, is an assemblage of my "Reflections on World Affairs: Peace and Politics" The focus is on global science education and science in diplomacy. I believe that the use of the soft power of education, diplomacy, and economic development is far more effective, and much less expensive, than the hegemony of military aggression or politicized foreign aid. From my unique position straddling East and West cultures and values, it is clear that most problems in our world arise from "not knowing" and "not having." It follows that education is critical, not only for enlightenment, or "knowing." but also for boosting productivity and enhancing "having".