Crisis of Civilization---What Can Be Done?

    SARASOTA COUNTY, FL, April 12, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today we live on the edge of a turning point in an upside down world. Terrorism, civil unrest, political and financial uncertainties, and growing environmental threats all contribute to widespread global anxiety.

The world is in crisis. People are feeling this in their daily lives, and tensions are running high on the world stage. The Chinese word for crisis is frequently translated into English as holding the potential for both danger and opportunity. How should we look at crisis and what can we do? This week, the second issue of the US-Belarus Observer was released. This magazine represents a bridge between the United States and Belarus, ensuring that the two nations can face current global issues together in a united front.

In 1918 the German philosopher, Oswald Spengler wrote a prophetic book, The Decline of the West. He believed that a world war would cause the onset of the agony of European civilization. Spengler believed that all civilizations pass through cycles, and his pessimistic forecast for Europe indicated that the continent would decline and face death. Intellectuals understand that what is currently transpiring is not a war of religions or nationalities, but warfare of civilizations. The recent Paris and Brussels terrorist attacks represent extensions of this permanent war of civilizations.

All civilized countries need good friends, and these much needed, empowering friendships between nations have actually been dwindling around the globe. We are where we are, and creative solutions are more important than ever. In this second issue of the US-Belarus Observer, the history of the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Belarus is examined, and, importantly, shows that there is strong hope for a bright future between the two countries. In our current world, this is certainly a powerful message. After all, "power" is not the same thing as force.

And what about tomorrow? Enormous technological and scientific advances have taken place in the world and improvements in many areas of the economy and political friendship are possible between Belarus and the United States. The challenge is to make sure that the foundation of the progress that already exists is carried forward in collegiality and integrity. In this issue of the US-Belarus Observer, readers can examine how mutually beneficial economic cooperation between the two nations can be, specifically in the area of technological development.

In deciding our course it is necessary to look back to our roots and forward to our shoots. Belarus and the United States share some important common ground such as the quest for independence and philosophical idealism. There are differences to be sure, but wisdom dictates that we form friendships not by ignoring differences, but by giving attention to our similarities. In this issue of the US-Belarus Observer, readers can explore Belarus by reading on topics related to politics, business, culture, and sports, and, certainly, similarities between the two nations are evident.

The history of the human race has taught us some devastating and important lessons, over and over, as to what works and what doesn't in terms of values and practices that lead to health, wealth and happiness. The United States and Belarus stand poised to be torchbearers in a new era of conscious evolution and opportunity. The US-Belarus Observer stands ready to chronicle the emergence of this favorable moment.

To read the newest issue of the US-Belarus Observer magazine, visit www.usbelarusobserver.com

THE US-BELARUS OBSERVER IS THE FIRST MAGAZINE OF ITS KIND IN HISTORY. EACH ISSUE CONTAINS ABOUT 50 VIVID PAGES THAT SHOW ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL ASPECTS OF LIFE WITHIN BELARUS. THE GOAL OF THE MAGAZINE IS DEVELOP A FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE US AND BELARUS, AND ONE THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO THE TWO COUNTRIES.

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