Fighting For Peace in Istanbul
This is not a crusade of sorts. It is only a figment of imagination by Daphne Barak. It involves Media and Entertainment industries. However, the word "Peace" naturally takes it a step further.
Fighting For Peace, aka Fighting4Peace, is a newly launched global media and entertainment platform. The Premier will be in Türkiye. It will simultaneously expand into Doha, Qatar. Next-door powerhouse Abu Dhabi will also play an equally prominent role. Isn’t it curious why we are fighting for peace in Istanbul, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, but not in Western Europe or North America?
Never mind how Muslims are at peace and together nowadays. How the “divide and conquer” strategy of the West backfired only after half a century! Simultaneously and curiously, the West also found itself in a rigidly divided state. Is Globalism that came out of the closet in 1992, evil for the demise of the West? On that note, none of these are the focus of this Platform.
Fighting for Peace does not spend time with the problems of the West. Rather, it creates prosperous and dignified opportunities to the Legends and Superstars of the West in the East. All the while, it also gives a great chance for the Peace.
PEACE & FORTUNES OF EAST & WEST
The dictionary definition of the word “peace” encompasses many things.
a state of tranquility or freedom from civil disturbance
a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts and/or emotions
harmony in personal relations
a state or period of mutual concord between governments
a pact or agreement to end hostilities
an end to the state of enmity
an end to wars
Having clarified it: Fighting for Peace has nothing to do with politics or wars or atrocities. However, the Platform will raise awareness for the victims.
Who would have thought the East would be the one taking the responsibility for humankind's welfare?
Who would have thought the East would also take away the limelight from the West while doing charitable and humanitarian deeds?
Fighting For Peace in Istanbul
The Center of the World
Did you know Istanbul receives 20 million tourists per year?
More than half comes from the European Union member countries and Britain.
Are you aware Istanbul is situated between two ongoing wars in the world today?
Israel and Ukraine are only about 1200km/750miles away from Türkiye.
The proximity to war zones does not prevent peace from existing nearby. That is why “Fighting for Peace in Istanbul” is all the more meaningful at this time.
All Roads Lead to Rome
Proverbial “All Roads Lead to Rome” was used by the Byzantines. Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire until the Ottoman Turks put an end to it.
Istanbul, since 1453, has been the “Center of the World” too. Today, it is the most visited international city for a reason. It is a peaceful place and most modern.
Istanbul leaves London, Paris, and New York far behind as the ranking leader. They are in second, fifth, and eight slots, respectively. Their problems are too many to list.
Meanwhile Istanbul has the biggest and most modern airport in the world. Biblical and historical sites compete with modern marvels attracting tourists and business.
Türkiye: Economic and Military Power of the Region
Türkiye is number five with about 60 million tourists. With Istanbul as leader and Antalya at number three, Türkiye is the only country with two in the top ten.
Yet, tourism is not the sole reason that makes Türkiye the “Center of the World” today. The country has the world’s longest suspended bridge too, for example.
Naturally, it has the biggest economy in the region. Grains from Ukraine & natural resources from East to West go through Türkiye. Tigris and Euphrates begin there.
Soon, it is projected to become the number five military in the world. It is already the number 1 in Drone sales and 11 in exports of all military platforms.
Fighting For Peace in Istanbul
East Meets West
It is no accident why the Premier of this Platform will be in Istanbul. Entire East is in Istanbul. Most of Europe also frequent Istanbul. Only Americans have no clue.
So, it is only fair to give a helping hand. No one must be left behind when East meets West in Istanbul. So, Fighting for Peace is a means to bring Americans to the East.
Daphne Barak w/ Legends & Superstars of the West
Daphne Barak has been the “Scooper” of the “Big Gets” for the US Network Televisions for more than two decades. Her television exclusives aired on ABC 20/20, CBS 48 Hours, and NBC Dateline. She always made the “Breaking News”.
With this “East Meets West” platform, she will start an original trend. Legends of Hollywood and Superstars will come to Istanbul to make the “News of the World”. “Fighting for Peace Extravaganza” and “Kick-Off Spectacles” will be the highlights.
The East will cherish her exclusives even more. They will no longer be second in line behind the Western media to get them. They will directly reach out and touch all the Legends of Hollywood and Superstars. They will feel entitled, and deservingly.
Ironically, the West will also benefit from this transformation. Ignoring the Third World, never mind exploiting it, will no longer be possible. The West has been decaying to no end. Now, reaching out to the East may perhaps end the bleeding.
Doha & Abu Dhabi Cherishes Daphne Barak of the West
It is no secret the West is a rigidly divided society. Thus, “Barak with Legends and Superstars” cannot take place in the West. Half would snub it because it feels entitled and does not know any better. The other is worse. It lives in oblivion.
Doha and Abu Dhabi are the two “Shining Hills of the Arabian Peninsula”. They arrived at modernity long ago. One held the World Cup in 2022. The other built the Abrahamic Family House for worship. Now, they would like to share their riches with the West.
They would like the Western Airlines to benefit from their prosperous markets. They also would like to help the Western media that it is bleeding incessantly. Their offer is genuine just to see West meets East sooner than later, so it does not miss the boat.
East long met West in Doha and Abu Dhabi. Unless the West meets East in Istanbul, and then in Doha, and Abu Dhabi, it will never catch up. The gap will continue in favor of the East and against the West. The trend did not let up so far since 1992.
Fighting For Peace in Istanbul in July 2025
In Doha & Abu Dhabi in the Fall
Fighting For Peace is projected to premier in Istanbul, Türkiye in July 2025. It will be a three day and night extravaganza. One of the highlights will be a concert by a US superstar of the music world. Doha & Abu Dhabi will hold them in the Fall or Winter.
Day Long Conferences like round tables, lectures, video shows will be comprehensive. Wide ranging interests will benefit like empowering women, mental health, peace, artificial intelligence, defense industry. Venues will address varying issues.
Angel of Peace Awards will also be more than meaningful. A worldly elite will select advocating recipients among Legends and Superstars. They will not be limited to Americans. The world will be well represented. It is duly noted: “It is bigger than five.”
Istanbul Agenda
The Istanbul Agenda will be the first. Based on Legends and Superstars, the Venues will be determined. The indoor gala-dinner will surely reflect why this imperial city of ages is nothing like any other.
I was an İstanbullu before I became a naturalized citizen in the United States of America. I am also a Francophone, having attended French boarding school in Istanbul. Yet, this selection, as the starting point, was the decision of Daphne.
My contribution was to urge that the Summer 2025 for a Premier will be too late. That is how we came up with the "Kick-Off Events”. With two ongoing wars unabated, West Must Meet East sooner than later.
Perhaps, Legends and Superstars can contribute, even if inadvertently. Wars and atrocities then can take a break. The Istanbul Agenda, thus, has urgency. Our job is to communicate it well to those with capacity and will power to voice it for humanity.
Abu Dhabi & Doha
Abu Dhabi & Doha have different missions in mind. When they are ready, we will release their details promptly. They will surprise the world, like they already did with the World Cup and the Abrahamic Family House.
Our partners in the Arabian Gulf countries are equally proud of their heritage. Their accomplishments so far reflect what they are made of. Soon the world will see how their journey will embrace everyone from the region and beyond.
Their urgency is for humanity. After all, their citizens are already enjoying all the modernity can offer. No one is hungry or not safe in their domain. Unlike the West where life is embroiled into a more chaotic environment each passing day.
Perhaps returning Legends and Superstars from our events will have something to take back. We will host them right. We will also provide the best possible platform with Daphne at the helm. As Angels of Peace, they will know what to do.