As
our part of Europe celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall against a background
of deepening tension between East and West, 21 leaders on the other side of the
globe, in Beijing, meet in the framework of APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic
Forum. Their background is also marred by a very high level of tension in that
part of the world. In both cases, prudence and wisdom are the key requirements
leaders should meet. Here and there, it would be a mistake to ignore the risks
resulting from old misrepresentations and new rivalries.
These
are the two regions of the world where any conflict could easily become a
cataclysm. Things would get out of hand and the consequences would be
unimaginable. It is therefore important to appeal for cooperation as the way
forward. Blind competition and shows of strength are no way to resolve the
issues of today. The leaders need to be so reminded.
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