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Generational Dynamics Web Log for 22-May-2011
22-May-11 World View -- Greece commemorates Battle of Crete

Web Log - May, 2011

22-May-11 World View -- Greece commemorates Battle of Crete

China-Pakistan alliance enhanced by 'Shaheen-1' war game

This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com.

Greece commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete

Monument to the Greek victory over the Nazis at the Battle of Crete (Kathimerini)

Monument to the Greek victory over the Nazis at the Battle of Crete (Kathimerini)

On May 20, 1941, Hitler's elite paratroopers invaded Crete overnight and were thwarted by allied forces and Cretan civilians. The three day commemoration will end with several events on Sunday. Kathimerini

Ships carrying Shia Iranian activists to Bahrain forced to return

Two ships carrying Shia Iranian activists on their way to support the anti-government protests in Bahrain were ordered to return to Iran by the Iranian government, after facing "threats" from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) warships. Bahrain's population is 2/3 Shia Muslim, but the government is Sunni Muslim, as are all the members of the GCC. Palestine Telegraph

Humiliation and desperation may turn Pakistan to strike India

Pakistan's army and intelligence services were severely humiliated by the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden, since bin Laden lived openly near an army academy for years, and because the raid was not detected by the armed forces until it was over. According to an Indian analyst, the result is a desperation that may lead to Pakistan provoking a border incident with India, to give themselves an opportunity for a retaliatory strike against India, to regain some prestige. (In a generational Crisis era, a desperate act like this has a very high probability of leading to all out war.) Bahukutumbi Raman

China-Pakistan alliance enhanced by 'Shaheen-1' war games

In March, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) conducted a joint combat aircraft war exercise over Pakistani soil, dubbed "Shaheen-1" (meaning "Eagle" in Urdu). Joint ground maneuvers are planned for later this year. 2011 is celebrated by both countries as the "Year of Pakistan-China Friendship." Jamestown

In a deal clinched on Friday, China will provide 50 more fighter jets to Pakistan, with delivery within six months. AP

Palestinians call for Arab League meeting following Obama's speech

Palestinian leaders are requesting a special meeting of the Arab League to discuss the consequences of Obama's speech, supporting a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, and Netanyahu's firm rejection of the proposal. CNN

Thousands protest the G-8 summit in France.

Thousands of anti-globalisation activists protested in the French city of Le Havre on Saturday against a G8 summit of rich nations to be held in Deauville at the end of the week. The Group of Eight nations, or "wealthy nations," are Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States. Saturday's protesters represented some 35 anti-globalisation, anti-nuclear, socialist, labour and human rights groups. AFP

Migration spoiling the harmony in France's Marseille

France's southern port city of Marseille has been a model of successful integration, but with the latest influx of migrants from Algeria, Tunisia and Moroco, the era of harmony may be coming to an end. Spiegel

Newt Gingrich is an avid Abba fan

Newt Gingrich and Abba

Newt Gingrich and Abba

Newt Gingrich's cell phone ringtone is Abba's hit "Dancing Queen." The secret came out during a campaign stop when his cell phone rang. NY Daily News

(Comments: For reader comments, questions and discussion, see the 22-May-11 News -- New 'Spanish Revolution' signals electoral change on Sunday thread of the Generational Dynamics forum. Comments may be posted anonymously.) (22-May-2011) Permanent Link
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