introduction
Editor’s Note
I’ve
I’ve been thinking a great deal
about the state of the world at this
point in history. When looking at
the ebb and flow of international
relations what I see today is those
who would divide us gaining
ground by convincing their followers that the other isn’t worthy
of the basic human value of compassion. I’m speaking not of compassion in emotional terms but
compassion in terms of the golden rule. Do unto others as you
would have them do unto you.
It’s the compassion due every person simply because they are human. For me, it’s at the core of the
soft power of diplomacy.
It’s the value that can be leveraged
to resolve the most intractable
diplomatic impasses. Looking
outward I see conflict and impasse
but looking inward, towards the
international community I have a
very different, unique experience.
That uniqueness, I believe, comes
from the golden rule. As a society,
we put ourselves in the position
of having to live the golden rule
as part of our work and lifestyle.
It’s how we keep the lines of communication open and continue to
trade perspectives.
This month iF Magazine continues to demonstrate the uniqueness of the global family with our
guest Mr. Phillip Aronoff, Honorary Consul General of Hungary
in Houston. His part in the diplomatic world involves Political stability fostered through economic
cooperation. At the intersection
of business and diplomacy, he is an
entrepreneur and Houston’s point
of contact for the Hungarian diplomatic corps.
With compassion
in mind,
Anita Long
Managing Editor
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