Let us start the piece with a different intent.
Today. the war is on ... this is in addition to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
What is happening to out world ?
Maybe; this is a big question.
One need not be so much updated about global things especially in the context of what Donald Trump has been doing. saying and also not doing. But no war can bring any positive impact on humankind.
We may discuss on various other matters in India also in Asia or on the matters concerning the entire globe.
History shows that the world and nations have suffered the most when leaders choose to ignore Truth.
Those in power must resist the comfort of constant appreciation. I am not saying this about Donald Trump alone or any one or two leaders. This is a general statement.
The importance lies in realizing that we need not (or should not) overestimate own strength and do not run away from the realty.
Subsequently, we may talk about some old values.
All of my readers may not give much importance these today. Often. I also make compromises or try to dilute things make them palatable both for others and also for myself.
The real leadership value is in the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi or Lord Buddha.
Real challenge is not defeating an opponent; but to win him. When it comes to governance, it is about governing in a way that the common people's interest is protected.
It must be envisioned at the global level when it comes to big powers -- say the American President or other world leaders. Today; everyone is pushing towards destruction.
A good leader should therefore use the chance to rebuild institutions, and restore people's trust. Democracy is a cherished form ... but may be in the new century some efforts should be made to reset an effective and accountable political culture.
Now a next stage.
This is a Digital era, it is known to all. Social media is more powerful apparently than traditional media.
The Media ethics now sounds something from the dead era. Are today's leaders having this gala time because the ethical and traditional media have collapsed?
Are you changing the subject ... ???
Nevertheless, Technology is something that cannot be kept at bay.
The world has so many technological changes than what we had in the last decade or last century.
Once upon a time wrist watch was a luxury and travel in a jeep was considered something unusual.
But Technology is also a contributor to today's world of mess and confusion.
But these are realities. The so-called social media enables governments and leaders to bypass traditional news outlets. And there is nothing much you can do.
The Governments in England and US question the impartiality of the media or even organisations such as the BBC.
There was a time -- when what All India Radio or BBC said were ultimate truth.
Today, that Truth dynamism has changed. We have to face it.
It's true ....
The consequences of the Iran attack will affect human lives and our politics.
This is an era; wherein people believe Whatsapp more than a newspaper.
Are citizens are not wrong in giving credence to these distorted versions of reality? There is fear mongering ... Donald Trump attacked Venezuela and than Iran. Russia did the same with Ukraine ....?
There are many others. What about leaders in China or Hungary ? Today, we have war and battles within battles. We have the war of narratives.
That's the dangerous part.
Stoking fear is an old style... But the range of tools to spread propaganda today are more influential ... hence more damage is happening. Issues before us have multiplied.
In other words ... the world will be more unstable.
The economy is already affected and the oil ad energy issues will make humankind go crazy.
But do remember Humankind is always crazy.
In earlier days -- the sense of reasonableness worked. We saw elders underlining the importance of Peace and people across societies and nations respecting different shades of voices.
Today's leadership either local or at the level of Trump and Putin - want sycophancy.
Any leadership feels happy with the narrowest circle of loyalists.
In Bangladesh, this very factor was used. In Nepal; the same politics of autocracy brought the crazy rebellion. This carefully managed images of stability and loyalty is actually dangerous.
Coming back to the global conditions and war and how technology has added to challenges.
Are we then pessimistic in a general sense ?
Geopolitical check points :::
** Old allies will never again trust the US after its people elected not once but twice this mindlessly dangerous man called Donald Trump.
*** Few global leaders stayed in power after Covid, These fortunate ones include Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and also Xi Jinping.
Trump lost 2021 polls but came back in 2025.
Notably --- The 1973 oil crisis also had left few western leaders surviving their next election.
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But the fact of the matter is someone being pessimistic or optimistic do not make much sense these days.
Therefore comes the importance of Reality and how this has to be handled.
How much propaganda someone does; basically human values and matters of mutual concern would remain.
Technology is great but man and woman are never machines.
Emotions matter; people may laugh and cry. People tolerate wrong things ... but that would not be tolerated beyond a point.
Things like Destiny and the elements of Karma do work.
As we sow, so shall we reap... you must have heard this. It has not changed.
Importantly; there is still a huge demand for factual information and information or news that is of high-quality.
No Artificial Intelligence can kill that human urge.
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