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Dear Editor:
Please consider this nuanced and complex but helpful analysis by Dr. Lawrence Wittner of the history--very good to very bad--of internationalism v nationalism. For PeaceVoice, thank you,
Tom Hastings
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The two internationalisms
by Lawrence Wittner
725 words
In recent years, internationalism—cooperation among nations for promotion of the common good—has acquired a bad reputation.
Of course, internationalism has long been anathema to the political Right, where a primitive tribalism and its successor, nationalism, have flourished for many years. Focusing on their nation’s supposed superiority to others, a long line of rightwing demagogues, including Adolf Hitler (“Deutschland Über Alles”) and Donald Trump (“America First”), have stirred up xenophobia, racism, and militarism, often with some success in public opinion and at the polls. Numerous nationalist imitators have either secured public office or are hungering for it in many parts of the world.
But what is new in recent years is the critique of internationalism on the political Left. For centuries, internationalism was a staple of the progressive, avant garde outlook. Enlightenment thinkers promoted ideas of cosmopolitanism and the unity of humanity, critics of war and imperialism championed the development of international law, and socialists campaigned for replacing chauvinism with international working class solidarity. In the aftermath of two devastating world wars, liberal reformers roundly condemned the narrow nationalist policies of the past and placed their hopes for a peaceful and humane future in two world organizations: the League of Nations and the United Nations.
A key reason for the decline of support for this internationalist vision on the political Left is the belief that internationalism has served as a cloak for great power militarism and imperialism. In fact, there is some justification for this belief, as the U.S. government, while professing support for “democracy” and other noble aims, has all too often used its immense military, economic, and political power in world affairs with less laudatory motives, especially economic gain and control of foreign lands.
And much the same can be said about other powerful nations. In their global operations during much of the twentieth century, were the British and French really concerned about advancing human rights and “civilization,” the Germans about spreading “kultur,” and the Russians about liberating the working class? Or were they merely continuing the pattern—though not the rhetoric—of their nationalist predecessors?
To continue this subterfuge, starting in 1945 they all publicly pledged to follow the guidelines of a different kind of global approach, cooperative internationalism, as championed by the United Nations. But, when it came to the crunch, they proved more interested in advancing their economies and political holdings than in developing international law and a cooperative world order. As a result, while pretending to honor the lofty aims of the United Nations, they provided it with very limited power and resources. In this fashion, they not only used the United Nations as a fig leaf behind which their overseas military intervention and imperialism continued, but ended up convincing many people, all across the political spectrum, that the United Nations was ineffectual and, more broadly, that cooperative internationalism didn’t work.
But, of course, cooperative internationalism could work, if the governments of the major powers—and, at the grassroots level, their populations—demanded it. A fully empowered United Nations could prevent international aggression, as well as enforce disarmament agreements and sharp cutbacks in the outrageous level of world military spending. It could also address the climate catastrophe, the refugee crisis, the destructive policies of multinational corporations, and worldwide violations of human rights. Does anyone, aside from the most zealous nationalist, really believe that these problems can be solved by any individual nation or even by a small group of nations?
Fortunately, there are organizations that recognize that, in dealing with these and other global problems, the world need not be limited to a choice between overheated nationalism and hypocritical internationalism. In the United States, these include the United Nations Association (which works to strengthen that global organization so that it can do the job for which it was created) and Citizens for Global Solutions (which champions the transformation of the United Nations into a democratic federation of nations). Numerous small countries, religions, and humanitarian organizations also promote the development of a more cooperative international order.
If the people of the world are to stave off the global catastrophes that now loom before them, they are going to have to break loose from the limitations of their nations’ traditional policies in world affairs. Above all, they need to cast off their lingering tribalism, recognize their common humanity, and begin working for the good of all.
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Dr. Lawrence Wittner, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor of History emeritus at SUNY/Albany. He is the author of Confronting the Bomb (Stanford University Press).
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Media Availability indicate that an event is open to media and that a media Q&A is planned.**
Governor Gary R. Herbert's Schedule
September 23, 2019 - September 27, 2019
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, September 23
1:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
3:00 p.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, September 24
Travel to Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, September 25
Meetings in Washington, D.C. - All Day
Thursday, September 26
8:30 a.m. Meet with Congressional Delegation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Meetings in Washington, D.C.
Travel to Salt Lake City
Friday, September 27
No Public Events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
September 23, 2019 - September 27, 2019
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, September 23
10:00 a.m. Public Awareness Campaign Funding Announcement for Suicide Prevention
Location: State Capitol Building
Media Availability
12:30 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Governor Herbert
Location: Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:00 p.m. Meet with Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
4:30 p.m. Meet with Department of Human Services Leadership
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
Tuesday, September 24
8:30 a.m. Jordan Education Foundation Economic Summit
Location: Riverton
Media Access
10:00 a.m. 2020 Census Complete Count Committee Meeting
Location: State Capitol Building
11:00 a.m. Meet with Speaker Brad Wilson
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Film PSAs
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Point of the Mountain State Land Authority Board Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
Wednesday, September 25
10:00 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. The State of Startups/Tech in Rural Utah
Location: Logan
Media Availability
6:00 p.m. Utah State Association of County Commissions and Councils Fall Conference
Location: Midway
Thursday, September 26
No Public Events
Friday, September 27
No Public Events
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Sheehan Back in the Top Ten at VIR Sizzler
Alton, Virginia - September 22, 2019 - Round 11 of the 2019 Trans Am presented by Pirelli Championship TA2 Class at Virginia International Raceway produced a tremendous spectacle for the fans and a welcome return to form for New Hampshire based Tom Sheehan and Damon Racing as he guided the No. 97 LTK Insulation Technologies Ford Mustang to a highly credible P8 at the checkered flag.
After the freak incident that ended his weekend early at Watkins Glen, Tom was keen to get back on the track and early testing results were positive, clocking 1:52:830 in first testing and 1:52:021 in practice. Damon Racing driver Tom Sheehan stated, "We got aggressive with our changes searching for better balance. We came to test new ideas and that's the price of progress." In qualifying Tom notched 1:52:316 for P14 on the grid and the gremlins that plagued the last few races at last began to disappear in the rear view mirror.
In an extraordinarily dramatic TA2 powered by AEM race that got underway Saturday lunchtime, there were battles throughout the 25-car field. Sheehan skillfully piloted his Damon Racing prepared LTK Mustang to climb the field to P9 when Scott Lagasse flipped his Chevrolet Camaro on its lid through the aptly named Roller Coaster section of the track and was lucky to walk away from the incident unscathed. Posting a fastest lap of 1:52:951 on lap 11,Tom's patient approach paid off as he picked off another opponent to finish in P8, the race itself finishing under full course caution. Finishing results are provisional and under stewards’ review.
Tom was nevertheless understandably upbeat after the race, with his best result since Detroit paving the way forward for the rest of the season. After the race Sheehan made the comments, "The strategy was to run consistent laps and let the race comeback to us. Hated to see the first caution the field was falling off and we were coming. The restarts put pressure on us from the rear - something we hadn’t had all day. The race got crazy from there - super thankful Scott is okay - that was a wild ride. We helped ourselves with a clean car heading into COTA and a finish. We worked hard with changes all weekend I can’t thank my guys enough. We can bring what we learned into the final races.
The next stop for the TA2 powered by AEM class is Circuit of the Americas Oct. 4-6.
For live timing and scoring, event photos and post-race recaps visit GoTransAm.com. For live race updates follow @GoTransAm on Twitter.
Keep up with Trans Am driver Tom Sheehan on social media – Facebook page is Damon Racing; Instagram is TomSheehanTA97 and Twitter give us a follow @TomTA2_97.
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CONTACTS:
Anna Lehnhardt
Governor’s Office Communications Director
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Business Leaders Join Lt. Governor Cox to Announce
Public-Private Partnership to Prevent Suicide
What:
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Lt. Governor Cox will join leaders from the business and faith community to announce a public-private effort that has already successfully raised over $2 million to fund a statewide suicide prevention campaign
Who:
Lt. Governor Cox; Rep. Steve Eliason; Greg and Julie Cook, Doterra; Dr. Michael Good, CEO, University of Utah Health; Elder Craig C. Christensen, Utah Area President, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mikelle Moore, Senior Vice President, Intermountain Healthcare will provide remarks on the partnership and the critical need for suicide prevention efforts in Utah.
Interview opportunities with all speakers as well as: Clark Aposhian, Utah Shooting Sports Council; Taryn Hiatt, Area Director for Utah and Nevada, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Kimberly Myers, Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Laura Summers, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; representatives from Rocky Mountain Power
Where:
Utah State Capitol - North Plaza
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
When:
Monday Sept. 23, 2019
10:00–10:20 a.m.
Interview opportunities following remarks
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Secretary Perdue in Colorado MONDAY
(Washington, D.C., September 20, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Colorado Monday, September 23rd.
Secretary Perdue to deliver remarks at NTCA Rural Broadband Association’s Fall Conference
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will deliver remarks at the NTCA Rural Broadband Association’s Fall Conference. Following his remarks, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability in the Governors 16 Room on the Concourse Level of the Plaza Building.
WHEN: Monday, September 23rd beginning at 8:45am MT.
WHERE: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado 80202
Secretary Perdue to visit United States Air Force Academy
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the campus and be briefed on the partnership between the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Forest Service.
WHEN: Monday, September 23rd beginning at 1:45pm MT.
WHERE: 2127 Cadet Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840
*NOTE: Enter through the north gate, turn left on Cadet Drive and park in Harmon Hall lot.
