The fight against terrorism remains a global concern. Three years after the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York, the international community continues to grapple with the question of whether the world is a safe place to live in. Many books have been written about the issue while numerous discussions were held and would continue to be staged. A conference I remember too well was entitled ' Asian Perspectives on the Global War Against Terrorism' held at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington on June 27, 2003. It was co-sponsored with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. The panelists were Hiroki Fukuda, Asahi Shimbun, Japan; James Novak Luhulima, Kompas, Indonesia; Federico Pascual, Philippine Star, Philippines; Tulsthit Taptim, The Nation, Thailand; Xian Wen, People's Daily, China; Ming Zhu, Jiefeng Daily, China; Ahmad Zukiman Zain, Bernama, Malaysia.
I note here the report of the event:
http://wwics.si.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.print&event_id=31136&stoplayout=true
Friday, December 03, 2004
Another year, another step closer to our destiny
As we approach the new year, my thoughts wander on what to expect in 2005. A new year would mean a year older and a step closer to our destiny. I've always been guided by the saying 'today should be better than yesterday and tomorrow even better'. Just as I am testing new ground by entering this emerging world of blogosphere, I have lots of anxiety as I tread the fuzzy path into the new year. I'm not sure if I had made any new year's resolution when the planet welcomed 2004. Even if I did, the year is ending with something I least expected. I had not imagined to be in England but here I am since the last two months for a wonderful experience that would last forever. I met new people and even learn how easy it is to start this blog. So what's in store for the coming year? Like everyone else, I'm hoping for the best.
Becoming a blogger -- free of charge
This is the beginning of my journey into blogosphere. What is it going to be like? Will I survive in this new world which is said to be changing the landscape of journalism? For something that requires no joining fee or writing qualification, I guess there is nothing to lose by hopping on to the bandwagon of online diarists. Just as millions of others who share their opinions with a global audience daily, it is my hope that this blog of mine will give me the space to connect with the international community.
My thanks to John Naughton , the director of the Wolfson Press Fellowship at Cambridge University for his guidance in getting us into this new, exciting world of blogging. My only hope is to emulate his perseverance and discipline in updating his blog on a regular basis.
For those who are already in blogosphere, let me say 'Hello' and hopefully we can create a peace-loving global community as we travel to our destiny.
Incidentally, 'blog' has been identified as the most look-up word on the Internet site of a US dictionary publisher. Merriam-Webster defines blog as "a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks". BBC
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