Isaac (Ike) Goodine

The purpose of this page is to present a global perspective on the main issues that we can only address with a deep understanding of the interdependence of humankind and the belief that  technology can serve the greater good through science education and diplomacy.

The Colombo Plan Staff College's latest effort has produced the "Manila Declaration" that encapsulates the spirit, focuses the collective will, and presents a mind-map to guide the process of poverty aleviation. See: www.cpsctech.org/IS_SDPA/ManilaDeclarationlatest.pdf

The United Writers Association of India has shown great intellectual fortitude and a healthy respect for unity in diversity by spreading knowledge throughout the nation and the world beyond, particularly by focusing attention on a Crisis in Education. See: www.uwaindia.com/review1.html

    A High Level Group appointed by the United Nations has addresed the rise in cross-cultural polarization and extremeism around the globe and recommends practical measures to counter this phenomenon. Part II of the report (Pages 24 to 45) recommends reforms in education and journalism and the London Diplomatic Academy has incorporated this part in its publication of the Royal Book of Diplomacy and Science. The full report is available at: www.unaoc.org/repository/HLG_Report.pdf   

Isaac's column on 

Global Perspectives 

Previous publications are available at the Filipino Star Website for issues from 2004

The following index shows the topic, Page #, and URL 

It's still about productivity; Stupid, P10 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-aug-2008.pdf

Social Entrepreneurship, P17 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-jul-2008.pdf

Creative Leadership, P17 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-jun-2008.pdf

Hyphenated-People, P15 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-may-2008.pdf

Limbo to Heaven, P18 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-apr-2008.pdf

Born Poor? Marvelous, P www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-mar-2008.pdf

I must be cruel, only to be kind, P14 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-feb-2008.pdf

All About Migration, P17 www.filipinostar.org/issues/fstar-jan-2008.pdf