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Spring | Summer 2007

Toward a New World Civilization

Visual Meditation by Mae O'loughlin 2007 | Photography | Jeff Busby

FEATURE ARTICLES | TOWARD A NEW WORLD CIVILIZATION

A NEW WORLD POLITICAL ARCHITECTURE

by Mikhail Gorbachev

World leaders meet to initiate a new world political order. What is on their agenda and how does it relate to grassroots efforts? Why are politicians lagging behind in adapting to 21st century change and what are they doing about it?

BUSINESS AS AN AGENT OF WORLD BENEFIT

by David Cooperrider

Just when we thought transnational corporations were the problem in fair globalization, we learn how business is leading efforts in global transformation through cutting-edge positive approaches. Why not an Indra's Net for Business?

Indra's Net | Fractal Image by Linda Allison

GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY | A UNIQUE SOCIAL EVOLUTION

by Nancy Roof

Global civil society is now recognized as a major player in global affairs. Learn how shifts in consciousness, relationships, and power have transformed the nature of international influence and opened it up to contributions by you and me.

THE UNITED NATIONS REVISITED

by Marco Toscano-Rivalta

What is your perspective on the UN? Weak and ineffectual, or the hope of the world? An international civil servant at the UN explores the significance of the UN as a unique experiment in collective intelligence and in the collective will of humanity.

Let Us Beat Swords Into Plowshares | Yevgeny Vuchetech

FEATURE ARTICLES | INTEGRAL LEADERSHIP

LIVING LEADERSHIP

by John Schmidt

An organizational consultant to the Fortune 500 shares his cutting-edge integral approach to leadership. What are the three journeys that are central to interior development and self-realization for leaders of the future?

View from Rajastan Palace | Photography by Kevin Kelly

LEADING FROM THE EMERGING FUTURE

by C. Otto Scharmer

What is leading from the future? Aren't we supposed to lead from past experience? Learn the groundbreaking 'Theory U,' developed by an integral pioneer at MIT that breaks through the rational mind to reach the will and source of transformation.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP | INTIMACY AND VULNERABILITY FROM THE INSIDE OUT

by Victoria Wilding

Victoria Wilding has committed her life to help develop emerging young global leaders. But she says she cannot do so without herself taking the journey from fear to love, from pretence to truth, from hiding to visibility.

THE LOIS BARBER STORY

by Lois Jewel Barber

We are in awe over the accomplishments of Lois Barber. Don't miss the compelling story of a visionary world leader who brings an unmatched pragmatism to her global work and achieves the kind of results that can change the world.

A Japanese Maple | Photography by Lois Jewel Barber

THE WORLD FUTURE COUNCIL

by Lois Jewel Barber

Having carefully laid the groundwork, raised the finances, and identified key global experts in ethical solutions to global issues, the World Future Council holds the promise of being one of the most influential organizations of the future. And you can be involved.

VOICES OF YOUTH

GLOBAL YOUTH NETWORK FOR CREATING THE NEW CIVILIZATION

by Tara Stuart

A passionate and exciting Global Youth Network has joined Creating the New Civilization initiative founded by the Goi Peace Foundation, Kosmos Journal, and other supporters. Learn how these amazing youth leaders are bringing a new global consciousness to their local communities.

FROM OUR READERS

THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP | Steve Nation
MY GRANDDAUGHTER ANDIE | Margaret Cooper
LEADERS WHO LISTEN | William Halal
SERVANT TO HUMANITY | Alicia Clarke
BOOK REVIEWS

Politics is About Relationships, Harold Saunders. Review by Mark Gerzon
Leading Through Conflict, Mark Gerzon | Leadership is Global, Walter Link,
   Thais Coral, Mark Gerzon, eds. Review by Dale Pfeifer
The Real Wealth of Nations, Riane Eisler. Review by Brian Griffith

Voices of Youth

CONFERENCE

OUR COMMON HUMANITY

Alfredo Sfeir-Younis

What is the most commonly used word in international circles at the UN? 'Humanity.' A conference at the UN on values that underlie The Millennium Development Goals brought all generations together in dialogue. We find that many are practicing integral principles and exploring the interior dimensions of global challenges.


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