FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
THE BEACON’s purpose
This website was launched some one-and-a-half decades ago with the aim of presenting articles on international topics that were topical and interesting but also factual and reliable in their content. THE BEACON is intended to be a valuable asset to anyone seeking a balanced view of international issues and concerns; recent international events and international institutions. Now, many years after its initial publication, these aims and intentions remain true to THE BEACON’s purpose.
What has changed?
THE BEACON has not published any new papers or information in the last eight years or so. During that time, the world has moved on through new political dramas; armed conflicts, weather crises and a world-wide pandemic. Or, has it moved on? As the original articles were reviewed for this new website design, it is felt that many of our original articles remain relevant to anyone wanting information or an idea of past events that have lead to the present problems.
Some of the retained articles are informational such as what ‘rule of law’ actually refers to, and when one hears of ‘international law’ is it referring to public or private international law? How is international law enforced? Other original articles are historical such as what happened with the chemical weapons Syria had and did they ever sign the Chemical Weapons Convention? Has Israel ever charged any of their military leaders for war crimes in past wars/conflicts with Hamas?
Personally for The Beacon, the current (and past) Author ran out of time to write or read others’ articles. The Beacon actually disappeared to even the Author’s surprise when the wonderful man hosting it over the years (from New Zealand) closed it down. The new host and IT web designer has now strongly suggested that the time has come for a redesign so here it is (thank you, Dan!).
Basically, there are still things to say so we are starting up once again on a new journey. Please join us as we move forward.
Why The Beacon continues to be Relevant.
As discussed above, many of the articles that remain on THE BEACON’s website were written more than ten years ago. They continue to remain relevant because they provide clarity and insight as to why many issues and problems continue today. They are not new problems or concerns.
These articles and the new ones being written are listed on the ARTICLE list. We will continue to expand the BOOKS section in the future. The last section is the extensive LINKS section. It will be checked regularly to ensure each link is working although a 100% success rate can be elusive.
As a final word, we very much hope that you continue to visit THE BEACON for reliable information and recommendations. We are here solely to present information and clarify issues for everyone who has the curiosity and desire to learn more about the world and what is happening in it.
The View From Here
Articles
A Short Overview of Donald Trump’s First 15 Months of his Second Term as President… Leading to the Conclusion that Donald Trump is a murderer, a convicted felon, a habitual liar and a bully.
Download this article Goodness! Every single day brings more news about how the current American president is breaking the laws of the United States including,
With Many Lies Being Told–Including By World Leaders–How Can We Tell?
Download this article When I trained as a psychologist over three decades ago, we were told there were certain behavioral signs or ‘tells’ indicating that
The Failure of the Iran Nuclear Agreement & the Leader Most Responsible
Download the article One of the many campaign promises that Donald Trump made before the 2016 US presidential election was that if he became president,