The document discusses the role of communication in political change, using events in Egypt as an example. It argues that unrest was driven by President Mubarak's unwillingness to communicate with citizens and his attempt to restrict internet and social media access. The power of internet-based communication represents a shift toward transparency and interconnectedness. While old regimes will try to restrict the free flow of information, ultimately the human right to speak and be heard will prevail as new communication technologies continue to drive political transition around the world.

1. Fire in the Middle East - Egypt's Role in
Achieving the New Consciousness
Because
our
planet
is
governed
by
the
Fourth
Ray
of
Harmony
through
Conflict
it
is
inevitable
that
its
transition
to
sacred
status
will
come
about
as
a
result
of
strife
possibly
expressed
in
a
number
of
ways.
We
are
seeing
now
the
tensions
between
the
old
ways
and
the
new,
secrecy
versus
transparency,
self-­‐centredness
versus
altruism,
and
physical
conflict
too
may
be
necessary
to
jolt
us
out
of
apathy
and
precipitate
change
that
is
visible
and
permanent.
Events
in
the
Middle
East
could
be
leading
to
this.
The
demand
for
reform
and
a
new
way
of
governance
will
not
be
confined
just
to
Egypt,
Tunisia
and
Algeria
but
will
spread
to
wherever
autocratic
regimes
are
embedded.
The
position
of
Israel
is
particularly
significant
and
could
be
pivotal,
the
centre
point
for
the
work
of
the
Fourth
Ray.
Communication
has
been
a
key
factor
in
the
unrest
in
Egypt
and
will
continue
to
be
so.
Much
of
the
trouble
derives
from
President
Mubarak's
unwillingness
to
have
a
meaningful
dialogue
with
Egyptians
now
and
over
many
years
and
his
refusal
to
listen
to
their
concerns;
the
escalation
of
protest
was
triggered
by
the
decision
to
cut
off
most
means
of
inter-­‐communication
such
as
mobile
phones,
Twitter
and
Facebook.
It
was
a
costly
mistake.
This
power
of
the
internet
for
instantaneous
exchange
of
information,
thoughts
and
ideas
as
well
as
business
dealings
is
symptomatic
of
the
new
era
of
community
interconnectedness
and
transparency.
It
represents
and
enables
a
radical
change
in
approach
to
life
which
in
some
ways
is
generational,
but
also
is
about
enlightenment.
Literally,
it
allows
the
light
of
truth
to
shine
and
the
voice
of
the
people
to
be
heard.
On-­‐line
petitions,
internet
campaigns
and
influential
websites
can,
in
democratic
countries,
create
change,
and
politicians
ignore
them
at
their
peril.
Any
attempt
to
curtail
the
limitlessness
of
the
accessibility
of
information
and
social
networking
sites
is
worldwide
news
instantly,
because
personal
freedom
to
have,
to
know
and
to
share
is
at
stake.
We
are
witnessing
the
battle
of
the
old
and
the
new,
and
not
just
in
Egypt
or
Tunis.
While
protests
to
claim
the
human
right
to
speak
and
to
be
heard
will
continue,
attempts
to
withhold
that
right
will
continue
also,
but
ultimately
will
not
succeed.
Furthermore,
technology
will
play
an
increasingly
significant
part
in
the
transition
to
the
new
era
of
the
New
Consciousness:
cyber-­‐wars,
suppression,
internet
wipe-­‐out,
and
the
development
of
amazing
new
telecommunication
systems
to
come
will
be
the
major
catalyst
for
what
is
to
come.
As
you
observe
what
is
happening
at
home
or
abroad,
you
may
wish
to
notice
the
part
that
communication
has
to
play
in
world
events.
It
is
much
more
than
many
people
realise
or
acknowledge.
This
period
of
time
is
important
for
every
one
and
every
thing,
for
it
may
be
when
the
world
turns.
There
is
nothing
to
fear,
I
promise
you,
for
from
it
will
come
the
light
of
peace
and
the
blessing
of
the
divine.
All
is
well.
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Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/5936183

2. Author:
Claire
Montanaro