“Transition to a New World Order” is addressing current political and economic affairs facing the United States and advancing nations, seeking prosperity and developments – in respect to job creation, productivity, and curbing social unrests and upheavals. For any nation to benefit from development programs, it needs an integrated and multi-disciplinary system to address social, political and global economic issues. The role of Technology Transfer, as the prime element of business development is demonstrated. In this regard, the role of Technology+Education+Democracy = Development, which leads to job creation is discussed. Also, democratic values of any society to safeguard “Democratic Capitalism” is investigated. It is essential to have people’s participation in any successful development program to appreciate the value of any effort or the magnitude of the undertakings. In other words, a democratic form of government and political infrastructure to endure a trustworthy financial system, with a strong independent judicial system, and a long-term educational system to safeguard the process is shown to be essential. A major element in a successful technology transfer program is its delivery system. The quality of services in the U.S. have deteriorated as a result of outsourcing of many vital services in the society. Success of business enterprises, companies or any institute can be measured in terms of client satisfaction. Lastly, the roots of social unrests, leading to political turmoil are investigated, with essential measures to curb terrorism and creating job opportunities towards further prosperity for nations.

Transition to a New World Order

What We Leave Behind for the Next GenerationBy B. Bahramian

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Copyright © 2012 B. Bahramian
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ISBN: 978-1-4772-2902-6

Contents

Introduction......................................................................................xixChapter I. Transition to a New World Order........................................................1Chapter II. Democracy and People's Governance.....................................................23Chapter III. Neither Communism Nor Capitalism.....................................................47Chapter IV. Technology and Politics of the 21st Century...........................................85Chapter V. Infra-structure Issues: People and Societies...........................................99Chapter VI. Management Policies for Industrial Growth, Education and Research.....................133Chapter VII. Revolution and Upheavals.............................................................167Chapter VIII. A Workable United Nations...........................................................201Chapter IX. Green Environment and Technology For All..............................................221Chapter X. Blue-Print for the Next Generation.....................................................255Index.............................................................................................271About the Author..................................................................................279Contact Information...............................................................................281

Chapter One

Transition to a New World Order

If we are to survive, we must have ideas, vision, and courage. These things are rarely produced by committees. Everything that matters in our intellectual and moral life begins with an individual confronting his or her own mind and conscience in a room alone.

Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.

Global Vision on Global Economy

In spite of the advancement of technology at a speed not experienced before comparative to all of history, and an unprecedented access to information around the globe, the overall quality of life for a majority of the world's population is declining drastically. Technology designed to improve the quality of life is now woven within the very fabric of human existence for many people and the lifeblood of the commerce of nations and the world. Yet the overall quality of human life for many has not improved, and for some has drastically declined at a pace in step with the advancements of the technology.

One of the underlying problems in the rich versus poor nation dichotomy is that many of the more advanced nations are dominated by the interests of the business community with, in many instances, the elected (or appointed) government taking a more passive role in the governance system than is otherwise acceptable.

Considering the poverty level of almost two-thirds of the world's population, a new world order is needed to insure that human needs are met, and the potential for world-wide terrorism is minimized. The richer one-third of the world's population must find solutions to this over-riding issue if their own well-being is not to be destroyed.

The current poverty level of the world's populational one needs the direct attention of an effective governing system, beyond the systems of elected officials representing parties or empowered appointments. Some believe that at this point in damage control, only a new world order can improve the overall quality of living. Some philosophies seem that they can also benefit homeland security; an imperative aspect during a time of terrorism threats. Although there are several underlying problems in the rich versus poor nation dichotomy — politics, commerce and financial stability, are aspects of this decline in living standards, which need to be carefully modified.

United States President Calvin Coolidge was justly right when he said, "The business of America is business." He could not have sent the message any clearer. This is an aspect of life that the society — has learned to embrace and at the least accept in support of capitalism.

This attitude is still portrayed confidently today by more governments than ever before. The theory that only a new world order could reverse the damage of today's level of poverty does make sense. This passive attitude has compelled political figures to act in the best financial interest of their governing areas and political contributors rather than the quality of living of the citizens. An aggressive government would not just realize and accept the vital role that business plays on the economy. An aggressive government would also create effective ways to balance between the economic social classes, not just the corporations. Though there is an undeniable accuracy in President Coolidge`s statement, the fact still lies that what is good for the United States may not necessarily mean the same benefits for the world as a whole. As a matter of fact, it is becoming apparent that even in the U.S. this relation needs a major overhaul — the growing Occupy Movement across the globe is good evidence of this transition.

In most cases, a problem needs to get worse before attention is given for repair. The current state of the world and the quality of life is no different. As President Coolidge indirectly portrayed many years ago, American business and balancing the economy has been and remains a priority for the US. Today, a prime example of how out of control the imbalance has become would be through government assistance programs within the United States. While the information is public knowledge that the American government has made welfare more readily available for citizens than small business loans, most people are shocked when they learn the current statistics.

Even back in 2003 in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economics, Tom Gorman explained the different roles the government plays in maintaining the balance between wealth and poverty. The overall job of the government, in this aspect, is to manage the economy — in a nutshell. "The federal government implements economic policies aimed at generating full employment as well as low inflation." This includes job creation tax benefits for corporations that benefit wealthy Americans. While creating jobs is a worthwhile cause, the overall figures have to balance out in the end. "When small businesses that generate community jobs and revenue get pushed out by franchises and wholesalers; a gap is created between the classes."

Though the government creates assistance programs to aid in the fight against poverty, these programs come hand in hand with specifically outlined eligibility requirements. And although welfare statistics are currently high in richest nation on earth, a good percentage of the people who need assistance; are unable to qualify. Doesn't this violate human rights? If a government who cannot afford, so to speak, to fulfill their elected obligations of providing the bare essentials to survive, wouldn't a new world order be the solution?

The same can be said about the economic development programs that government have been initiating. The government has taken the initiative to create these programs but yet passively managed their effectiveness. For example, as recently as of this writing, news reports are that the state of Massachusetts allowed welfare recipients to spend $200,000 of Federal taxpayer money on alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets! This is a direct effect of the...