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A Chance for Peace
Will there ever be a chance for us to attain world peace? Sadly, as long as the humanity remains self-serving, as long as people think that theirs is the one and only true way of existing thus forcing the others to live and believe the same as they do, as long as there is greed, […]
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26Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
McCain and His Provocative Comment on U.S. Troops
Just recently, Democrats condemn the GOP presidential candidate John McCain for saying that US troops’ return from Iraq is “not too important”. On NBC’s “Today” show, he also added that what are important are the American casualties as well as the ability to withdraw.
Consequently, Obama’s campaign retorted about McCain’s remark as extremely conflicting with the […]
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16Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
The Power of Students towards Global Peace
Some students have opted not to be passive about creating the big difference that the world greatly needs and taking action towards global peace. Recently, a number of student movements, such as the Model United Nation (MUN), have been established internationally providing an opportunity for the students’ voices to be heard.
This convention helps them […]
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12Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
The Importance of Peacekeeping Efforts
Since time immemorial, groups have been organized for peacekeeping missions. These organizations contribute largely in initiating peace talks between countries having a disparity. Without them peace all over the world must be a taboo.
Although, the status of peace among several countries is not perfect the efforts in keeping a relatively peaceful earth must be […]
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12Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
Should America Win the Heart of the Muslim People?
People migrate to America because they believe the country offers better life, greater wealth, and more opportunities that is why they chose to leave their mother land.
America presents a great freedom of religion. There is no law that obliges everyone to believe in a certain faith. However, it is greatly inappropriate to expect your […]
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5Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
The United Nations’ Peacekeeping Department
The United Nations as an international organization of countries are concerned in maintaining peaceful relationships among nations. For their peacekeeping endeavor, a distinctive and dynamic instrument was created solely for the purpose. They undertake to resolve any ongoing conflicts.
History of UN Peacekeeping Troop
In 1948, the first UN peacekeeping mission was established. Upon the authorization […]
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3Jun2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
War Has No Winners
Everyone involved in a war – whether they choose to or they were innocently involved – becomes its victim. Victims can be the ones who are killed or wounded, those who suffer loss of loved ones, or those who endure pain in a more subtle sense.
The awful truth is that no one benefits from […]
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28May2008 | vdr | 1 comment | Continued
The Efficiency of United Nations
The United Nations had played a critical role in maintaining a balance of authority all over the world to prevent any future outbursts of world wars. However, as the time passed by, the UN’s credibility has been overpowered by the narrow minds of every country’s governing body.
When the United States attacked Iraq in an internationally […]
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26May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
Respect is the Key
Isn’t it paradoxical when politicians talk about winning wars to promote world peace? Each day it seems that anger, inequality, and oppression have been endlessly growing in our modern world.
We cannot achieve world peace by using guns and bombs. It has been innate to man to protect and expand his territory but have you […]
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23May2008 | vdr | 0 comments | Continued
In the Core for Peace
History
Peace Corps is an independent federal agency from the United States. The organization was established in March 1, 1961 through the Executive Order 10924 and was later on authorized by the United States Congress on September 22, 1961. The passage of the Public Law 87-293 also known as Peace Corps Act its purpose was declared. […]
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21May2008 | vdr | 1 comment | Continued
It’s nice to see that all the people here on earth live happily. 
Life is a mixture of happiness and sadness. It's a matter of how you make it. 
Not mention the threat on their lives when assigned to a rather hostile country. I have very high respect ...
You are bsolutely right. Let it start within yourself. That's how you are going to make a difference. 
Sending US troops in the Middle East has never solve the problem. If anything, it has caused a lot ...
Their selfless dedication is truly admirable. Leaving a life of comfort to help and be with the less privilege. 
I believe it boils down to ones perception of peace and how he wants it manifested. Our cry for ...