In favor of Confederations of Independent States

     After having a part in the formulation of the Russian Confederation of Independent States' constitution put into effect in the 1990's, and observing its historical development through some 20 years of service, I can say I wholeheartedly endorse the confederation of independent states' structure.

     It is that which I am hopeful is taking root in Europe today--in the UK, with the attempt by Scotland to break away from English dominance; and in Spain, where there has been provincial unrest for some years now.  China and India are prime candidates for break-up, too.  Witness the current struggle in Hong Kong for independent status, such that Beijing will not have control of the candidate's list for the province's head.  Not to mention countries in Africa, where provincial strife could be cast into check by permitting independence of warring parties and states.  Then too, in Iraq several legislators have argued for an independent status of Islamic groups over regions--the Sunnis, the Kurds (which will probably soon assert their own independence) and the Shiites.  That is to say, anywhere in the world where there is clear coalesce of groups into an independent state should be permitted to break away from centralized dominance of a ruling class or political system.

The Ukrainian War          

     Russia took the Crimea and will use it as a key port in the area.  I understand China is to develop its maritime significance.

     However, Putin has tried to use the rest of the Ukraine as a jumping off point to re-establish the Soviet Empire.  In that he has met with much resistance.  The Russians in the Southeastern Ukraine might want an independent status for the region, but it is unclear they want Russia to dominate them.  Some may, but I think, they are united in trying to establish their own regional governance.

     More to the issue at hand, the Russians in the other satellites and in the independent countries of the Baltic geographical area are reluctant to accept the Russian Empire concept.  At most, they might argue for independent governmental control in their regions from a central government they believe is adverse to Russian culture.  Note that Georgia (nor its part dominated by Russians) is not yearning to re-unite with Russia; nor are Russians in Moldova.  In short, the Russian Empire is a dead notion, because nobody but Russians in Russia are for it!

     Not only are Russians outside of Russia itself acquiescing to the status quo of independence, but many of these satellite countries have secretly approved of a NATO role in their regions, countries not under NATO, i.e., not NATO members.  These lands clearly want to maintain their independent status from Mother Russia!  What we are witnessing, ladies and gentlemen, is the emergence of a dominant and pervasive NATO presence in all of Europe,  including countries once under control of the Russian government in Moscow.

How Long Will It Take to Establish the Federation of Independent States Worldwide?

   What I advocate is to establish the Federation of Independent States' concept worldwide.

   This will take centuries--long after I'm dead.  But people are feeling their roots and their history, more profoundly than ever before.  It is no accident that the movement started in the Russian culture, but it will greatly spread, as people become aware of its advantages over any other system, where decisions are made for regions by a centralized bureaucracy. 

    Did I see this notion emerging as an alternative form of cohesive interaction?  You betcha!   Carry on Hong Kong democrats!