Welcome to Thinking Out Loud! This is the place to discuss the issues. I look forward to sharing my thoughts here… about what’s happening around the globe – human struggles, politics, international humanitarian law, policy issues… and some random and casual thoughts… we might even talk music and sports. I invite you to share your thoughts, concerns, and suggestions in the comment section below each post. I look forward to reading your comments and replying to (some of) them. I hope you will come back each week and let’s keep the conversation going!
With gratitude… Lara
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A Ceasefire in Gaza
~ 23 February 2024 ~The United States has vetoed another UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in…
Threat of Regional Conflict
~ 29 January 2024 ~Yemen has been locked in a brutal conflict since 2014. Divided by the powers of the…
You Cannot Bomb Your Way to Peace
~ 18 January 2024 ~ Peace is a call to action. It’s intentional. You cannot bomb your way to peace.…
Giving Tuesday – Give to Make a Difference
~ 28 November 2023 ~Giving Tuesday is not just a date on the calendar… it is an opportunity to give…
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
~ 31 October 2023 ~In twenty-four days of war between Israel and Hamas, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire.…
Yemen: No War, and No Peace
~ 21 September 2023 ~Yemen is in a state of no war, and no peace. Although that is certainly better…