Cuban President To Give Way To Younger Generation

Fidel Castro, the Cuban Veteran President has finally realised it is high time he steps aside to give his ruling power away to a younger generation. As the 81-year-old took office in Cuba since 1959, his aspiring younger successor can now take a deep sigh after such a long awaiting moment. On Tuesday December 18, it was announced on state Television in a read out letter, that the unwell President said that his fundamental responsibility was not “to cling to office” nor to stand in the way of the younger people, but to “pass on” the experiences and ideas…”
Over the years, Castro has proven to have firmly stood his ground against America’s imperialism until his health betrayed him. He might be loved and respected by the Cuban population for being a steady leader for a long time. Unfortunately, as the saying goes “everything comes to an end”. Maybe it is time for Castro to let go of his power. In fact, if it was not for his recent critical intestinal operation, it might has been another story altogether – who knows, perhaps the communist leader made a vow before embarking onto his political career saying ‘Till death do part’. As for the new wannabe Cuban leader, who could well be Carlos Lage Dάvila, the actual vice-President, with regards to socialism in Cuba, will he be able to sustain the legacy of his soon-to-be predecessor?

Will Israel and Palestine live in peace at last?

Israel and Palestine have being having vicious conflicts for decades. On November 27, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed to officially engage in a peace process negotiation for the first time in seven years. Their decision came after the US President George Bush announced a preliminary agreement between the two sides at a conference in Annapolis. The Middle East leaders of the two long-lasting opposing countries are due to meet again at the White House on December 12 in order to continue with the peace process.
Great. It sounds like a good start. However, one has got to keep in mind that this is not the first time that an attempt is made to stop the endless conflicts in these respective countries. And although the US is standing in the gap acting like a referee, is there hope? Knowing that for years Israel has been backed up by the US in its every move; in fact, just like a loyal big brother would do to his little one. Then, good luck to Palestine. So really, the question is not will this peace process work this time, but what will be done differently to see a radical change settling in these two nations?