CounterCurrents: Failures Of Militarism In Countering Mega-Terrorism,

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Curfew, restrictions continue in Kashmir for 51st day

Is another world possible, beyond the rhetoric of World Social Forum? Yes it is!  One of the greatest Mexican intellecuals Gustavo Esteva tells us two success stories from the South of Mexico, from Oxaca and the high moutains of Chiapas where Zapitistas run  a bottom up democracy. 

Richard Falk one of the greatest experts on international law argues that the emergence of ISIS was  a byproduct of American-led militarism, and its containment will not be effectively achieved by reliance on militarism. We need new imaginative ways to contain terrorism. 

8th Kandhamal day was observed with large attendance by victims and survivors.

We are introducing Anuragi a great music band and their new song #Azadi. 

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The Oxaca Commune And The Zapitastas: Hope From The Margins
by Gustavo Esteva 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/08/28/the-oxaca-commune-and-the-zapitastas-hope-from-the-margins/

These notes offer a quick glance to ways, in the south of Mexico, in which people are regenerating the society from the bottom up. It is a new kind of revolution without leaders or vanguards, which goes beyond development and globalization. It is about displacing the economy from the center of social life, reclaiming a communal way of being, encouraging radical pluralism, and advancing towards real democracy.




Failures Of Militarism In Countering Mega-Terrorism
by Richard Falk 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/08/28/failures-of-militarism-in-countering-mega-terrorism/

The emergence of ISIS was definitely a byproduct of American-led militarism, and its containment will not be effectively achieved by reliance on militarism. The needed policies for such a hybrid war is a mixed strategy that emphasizes the political, seeks the higher moral and legal ground, and is imaginative about and receptive to diplomatic opportunities to restore security.




Anuragi: A Musical Journey

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/08/28/anuragi-a-musical-journey/

An interview with Dr Rajesh Anuragi founder of the band Anuragi who just released the song #Azadi




Kandhamal Day Observed For Peace, Justice And Communal Harmony
Co-Written by Alok Singh & Jugal Ranjit

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/08/28/kandhamal-day-observed-for-peace-justice-and-communal-harmony/

Kandhamal Nyaya Shanti O Sadvabana Samaj , an organisation of    Survivors of Kandhamal violence observed 8th Kandhamal Day  at Balliguda  on 27th August with participation of about 15000 people.  On this occasion a peace rally marched from mini-stadium Balliguda to Sub-Collector office and gathered in PWD square to observe the Day. Viswa Hindu Parishat attempted to stop the march at some places. Yet, it did not deter people to hold the march peacefully.