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Individuals of many cultures, nationalities, religions, and beliefs are actively involved with Initiatives of Change. These commentaries represent the views of the writer and not necessarily those of Initiatives of Change as a whole. If you would like to contribute a commentary, please email us. We welcome feedback that contributes to the stated aim of this website which is to build relationships of trust across the world's divides. The
editors reserve the right to refuse contributions that use intemperate language or vilify others and which do not in our view encourage productive dialogue.
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Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary. But what about the future? Engaging Hamas is the only way forward to achieve peace in the Middle-East, says a political scientist and a specialist of the region.
14 May 2008
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‘There is enough in the world for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Frank Buchman, the founder of Initiatives of Change. Food, energy resources and water are at the heart of today’s conflicts that unfortunately spill too much blood in too many places of the world. Greed is unfortunately a trigger for struggles and wars all over the world.
Cristina Bignardi, Italy, 09 May 2008
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The gulf is between China and the West over Tibet: two very different stories that make it very difficult to communicate. How to build a bridge of trust?
Mike Lowe, Australia, 21 April 2008
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As Spring arrives in the Northern hemisphere, and nature comes to life, it may be worthwhile taking a little time out to ‘count our blessings’. If you are feeling in need of a lift, why not try making that list?
Paul Williams, United Kingdom, 13 April 2008
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Bridging the Muslim/non-Muslim divide will take talent, courage, imagination and sensitivity on the part of a great many on both sides of the divide, and it will take the Almighty’s blessings.
Rajmohan Gandhi, United States, 07 April 2008
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It was inevitable that sooner or later race would insert itself into the presidential campaign. My friend Mike McQuillan, a veteran community organizer, former Senate adviser and founding member of the Hope in the Cities network, likens it to an old coffee pot that keeps percolating. Every few years something happens that brings the vexed issue bubbling to the surface, says McQuillan who lives in Brooklyn.
Robert Corcoran, United States, 26 March 2008
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There are many theories to explain human behaviour and History, but we are stuck with the same questions that the ancient Greeks grappled with when they wrote their tragedies. Why does fate strike the same people again and again? Why are maledictions passed on generation after generation?
Antoine Jaulmes, France, 22 March 2008
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‘Be the change you want to see in the world,’ said Gandhi. Frank Buchman said: ‘Change must start with oneself.’
K Haridas, Malaysia, 16 March 2008
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A Dutch film insulting Islam provokes increased bridge-building efforts.
Hennie de Pous-de Jonge, Netherlands, 10 March 2008
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A young Kenyan reflects on the crisis in her country.
Ann Njeri, Kenya, 03 March 2008
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