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Lament for Humanity: A 50 Year Reflection
Friday, 1 July 2016, 4:14 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
Deeply affected by the death of my two uncles in World War II, on 1 July 1966, the 24th anniversary of the 'USS Sturgeon' sinking of the Japanese prisoner-of-war ship 'Montevideo Maru' which killed the man after whom I am named, I decided that I would ... More >>
A Critique of Human Society since the Neolithic Revolution
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 3:48 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
There is a long history of social critics and progressive thinkers offering critiques of human society. More >>
Islamophobia: Why are So Many People So Frightened?
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 2:02 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
Islamophobia – fear of Muslims – is now highly visible among European populations concerned about terrorist responses from Islamic groups claiming Jihadi links. However, it is also evident among those same populations in relation to the refugee flow from ... More >>
A Friendly Critique of the Break Free Climate Actions
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 4:44 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
I have enjoyed reading accounts and seeing photos of those committed and courageous climate activists who participated in the recent Break Free from Fossil Fuels actions conducted at various locations in 13 countries from 4-15 May 2016. See 'Break Free ... More >>
Why Set Up a Shell Company in Panama?
Friday, 13 May 2016, 12:30 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
Why Set Up a Shell Company in Panama? The Psychology Driving Illicit Financial Flows Robert J. Burrowes More >>
Ending Human Violence is a Task for Each of Us
Friday, 8 April 2016, 2:50 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
Do you think that ending human violence is impossible? Do you believe that even aiming to do so is unrealistic? Well, you might be right. But you might also be interested to know that there are a lot of people around the world who are committed to trying. ... More >>
Understanding Self-Hatred in World Affairs
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 12:08 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
If you have ever wondered why the global elite hoards their wealth instead of using it to help break down the violence and injustice in our world, I would like to suggest an answer to your question: self-hatred. More >>
An Open Letter to the People of West Papua
Friday, 26 February 2016, 1:30 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
We have recently been discussing your ongoing courageous struggle to liberate yourselves from more than 100 years of occupation, first by the Netherlands, briefly and brutally by Japan during World War II, and now by Indonesia. In that regard, we would each ... More >>
Dispossessed in the Name of 'Security'
Monday, 1 February 2016, 2:45 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
A new book, edited by Nick Buxton and Ben Hayes, both involved with The Transnational Institute, brings together a thoughtful collection of scholars, journalists and activists to explain the pre-eminence of the military and corporations in shaping the global ... More >>
The Struggle for Merdeka in West Papua
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 4:13 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
It has been argued that nonviolent struggles to liberate occupied countries – such as West Papua, Tibet, Palestine, Kanaky and Western Sahara – have failed far more often than they have succeeded but that secessionist struggles (that have sought ... More >>
Extinction is Forever
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 3:36 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
What do the Pyrenean ibex, St. Helena olive, Baiji dolphin, Liverpool pigeon, Eastern cougar, West African black rhinoceros, Formosan clouded leopard, Chinese Paddlefish, the Golden Toad and the Rockland grass skipper butterfly all have in common but which ... More >>
The Climate Talks in Paris will Fail: Why
Friday, 20 November 2015, 11:40 am | Robert J. Burrowes
As expectations build for a global consensus to emerge from the United Nations climate conference in Paris, starting on 30 November 2015, that could agree to taking action to limit any rise in global temperature to 2 degrees celsius, I would like to explain ... More >>
Exposed by Wikileaks: The US Empire According to Itself
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 12:00 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
For many people, it is easier, safer and more comfortable to live in a world of delusion, particularly when this delusion requires no effort to seek out and understand truths that might prove unpalatable. If the delusion is one that is reinforced by the persistent ... More >>
Gandhi Jayanti, Gandhi's Dream
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 10:26 am | Robert J. Burrowes
On behalf of those of us who struggle to honor Gandhi's legacy to the world, I would like to wish Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi 'happy birthday!' Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 and had he defied both the assassin's bullet and the aging process, ... More >>
Elites Want More Refugees: Why?
Sunday, 13 September 2015, 11:00 am | Robert J. Burrowes
There is much being written about the refugee crisis in Europe at the moment but none of what I have read explains why the problem is occurring and what will need to be done for the problem to be addressed. More >>
Nobel Peace Laureates Endorse Violence
Tuesday, 18 August 2015, 12:33 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
In a recent letter to US President Barack Obama twelve Nobel Peace laureates declared their support for the long history of US elite violence against Native Americans and enslaved Africans, as well as the US imperial violence around the world that ... More >>
Most Attitudes and Beliefs are Outcomes of Fear
Wednesday, 8 July 2015, 3:43 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
I routinely come across efforts to change an individual's attitude, belief and/or value by using education to teach the 'right' one. This is most usually intended to lead to a better behavioural outcome, such as someone who is not sexist, racist ... More >>
Why Elites Love Drones
Saturday, 23 May 2015, 11:45 am | Robert J. Burrowes
I sometimes read that drone strikes are counterproductive to western security interests because each person killed by a drone results in more new 'terrorists'. See, for example, 'The more civilians US drones kill in the Mideast, the more radicals they ... More >>
Peace Lessons: How to Reduce Violence
Thursday, 7 May 2015, 1:09 pm | Robert J. Burrowes
If you are interested in learning more about the meaning of, and the relationships among, direct, structural and cultural violence and how one peace studies scholar suggests we use the integrative power of nonviolence to address violence constructively, ... More >>
Saving Passengers of the Good Ship 'Titan… Earth'
Monday, 13 April 2015, 9:02 am | Robert J. Burrowes
On 15 April 1912, the 'Titanic', the largest ship afloat at the time it entered service, sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage. The large and unnecessary death toll – more than 1,500 passengers and crew – was ... More >>
