Once in a while I stumble across a post that challenges me with this thought: "I don't even know enough about the subject matter to respond, but I want to know more"

In their highest expressions, cultures do not clash; if correctly understood, differences between cultures are a source of harmony. The Silk Road is also a path to wisdom - and it is open to all.

Post in Asia Times by really smart guy professor type who suggests that as China grows and Russia fades the world will be dramatically changed, maybe for the better, but surely a lot different.