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From the brewing coup in Washington to the increasingly violent demonstrations in the streets of Hong Kong to the riots in the cities of Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Iran, the world is in turmoil that may lead to something better – or something much worse. Add to that the growing threat of rockets and missiles from Gaza and we have a recipe for danger and world conflict. This article has no solutions, but gives a glimpse into the growing unrest and a hint of what is still possible – in the Middle East, China, and right here at home.