The slide into dictatorship

Turkey is a large country known not only for its size, but also for the political forces that have influenced the world. This country has been confronted with difficulties as a result of the Syrian civil war. The Syrian civil wars fought by Jihadists and Kurdish militants have had a significant impact on the state. According to Mr. Erdogan, a new constitution is required for this country to achieve political stability. The government has taken the effort to shield its population from ongoing wars. Mr. Erdogan, on the other hand, has gone too far in his handling of such instances. He has given orders for arrestment of many people with others getting sucked based on the reasoning of having gotten involved in the coup.

In my opinion, Turkey is a big country and should not be driven into Russian arms. The country should be given time to solve some of the political changes that it is undergoing at the moment. Mr. Erdogan should stop misusing his powers by arresting anyone who he feels is a threat to him (Katerina 2012). He should wait for elections, and in case he is elected, then maybe he will be recognized to govern as an elected dictator.

Article: Bullying in Japan

Date: April 15, 2017

After a tsunami incident that led to the evacuation of a boy’s family from Fukushima, the eight-year-old boy was enrolled in a new school situated in Yokohama. The boy’s first days in school were not pleasing for he was beaten, kicked and punched by his cruel new classmates. Bullying has been a major case in many Japanese schools, and it is very intense on the victims. It is surprising that most of the schools in this country are well-performing regardless of many bullying cases. Teachers are professionals, but some of them do not spot bullying. In 2003, a law was passed on anti-bullying that requires such cases reported; however, the number of victims have even risen further.

I feel that for the bullying cases to reduce, it is necessary of Japan to make strict laws on bullying. The government should make it a priority and involve its authoritative powers in implementing such rules. Bullying cases are things that should be of past; such times are long gone in the 21st century. It is the initiative of the parents and teacher to take part in counseling the pupils and students to stop such acts.

Article: Banyan, Trouble at the top

Date: April 15, 2017

In October 1890, on behalf of Empire Meiji, the Imperial Rescript on Education was issued. The Japanese were to follow orders in the name of the emperor. This road of following orders led to militarism and rise of war in which Japanese were defeated. Japan’s right wingers are a mixed bunch, but they share the reverence of the emperor’s unbroken lineage. The belief in being descendants of a goddess of the sun requires a flexible reasoning among the Japanese. The outfits have a common understanding of a culture guilt caused during the wars.

I feel that the guilt faced by many Japanese after what happened during the wars can come to an end. They require moral education that should be taught from an early stage in the upcoming generations. Correcting the pendulum feelings of the Japanese requires the war to be re-interpreted through textbooks and articles that can reach many. Such kind of achievements may help the Japanese community grow without guilt among themselves that may create tension.

Work Cited

Dalacoura, Katerina. “The 2011 uprisings in the Arab Middle East: political change and geopolitical implications.” International Affairs 88.1 (2012): 63-79.