The Savage Muse

There is no experience quite like sitting alone in a totally darkened barroom at 5 AM on a Sunday morning staring at the upturned legs of the barstools, drinking pints of Bass Ale, listening to the leaking faucet drip into the stainless-steel sink.

The second hand scans the face of the clock, smoke rings dissipate in the antique, hand engraved Harp Lager mirror behind the bar.

The barman considers the room; the beer puddles on the peeling linoleum floor, the  mud-streaked foot sliding prints, the broken glass shards, the spent matches, the blackened cigarette ends, the twisted plastic drink sticks, the wadded paper napkins strewn everywhere amidst the general rubble.

The barman considers these details of his life quietly as he drinks his Bass.

The clock hands move, the water drips, this is chaos revealed, this is the silent hour, the quiet hour when all that remains are the smoking ruins after The Fall.  

Ordering Details:

In the heat of the night the barman consolidates his orders.

Pours beers from chrome plated taps, shakes drinks one handed over his shoulder, cracks ice in the palm of his left hand with a mallet wielded by his right hand.

Considers his world.

Finds Poems:

Music Men

They heard

tunes in

their heads

no one else

would ever

hear

They were

so whacked

out on

where they

            had come

from and

where they

were going

they didn’t

have any

time for

the here

and the now

They were

music men

lost in

the ozone

and their

plane was

coming down

so fast

you could

see the

spirals

in their

eyes

More quarters fall into the jukebox.  The pin ball machines in the background are ringing, automatically totaling unknowable scores.

Working Details:

The barman is an extremely precise, particular man of habit.

All the tools of his trade: his bottles, glasses, fruit mixes, and the like must be exactly where  they are meant to be all the time.

Whenever he assumes a shift, he scrupulously examines the subject and orders his material; creates an environment in which he may comfortably function.

Riders of the Purple Sage

Had that

well worn

world weary

look of

men who’d

spent too

much time

somewhere

people

shouldn’t

go

Said ” line

‘em up boys.”

as if this

were the

last chance

saloon

Creation Details:

In the heat of the night, the barman considers his room as if it were a blank sheet of paper; every crowd as a mass of unknowns which must be ordered and controlled.

It is the barman’s role to assign meaning to every detail, to every person, to everything that he sees

Downhill Racer

She didn’t

look like

the crazy type

but she kept

switching her

drinks as if

she didn’t know

what event

she’d signed up

for

All I knew

was she’d

better look

out

She was going

down the

hill way

too fast

The Savage Muse, Details:

Outlaw

He was

plenty heavy

alright

Had all

of those

classic

bad moves

you associate

with movie

bad guys

out West

I thought

maybe he

had a black

hat in the

trunk of

his car

Thought maybe

he carried

a gun

and knew

how to use

it

thought

maybe he

was after

my ass

just for

the hell

of it

As an artist, the barman has no time for motivations; his only concern is the effect of the cause.

Escaping Details:

The Tenth Victim

She had

the look

of a woman

waiting

for her

tenth victim

She wore

only enough

clothes to

keep her

from being

arrested

Had a long

thin scar

the length

of her

right fore-

arm

Asked me

for a Vodka

Gimlet

Up

Sat drinking

  her 20 dollar

bill until it

was gone

watching the

door

Watching me

in case

he didn’t

show

The barman is an escape artist.

He lives out on the street unprotected, confronting his material head on, directly engaging in a vicious, psychic tug of war with his savage muse.

At the end of his nightly struggle, the barman watches the sun rise outside the darkened barroom drinking Bass Ale as the water drips in the stainless-steel sink.

He is always too numb and too tired to look for or to find poems.

Diplomatic Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism

Norqulova Nordona Abdurahim qizi

Qoraqalpog’iston qishloq xo’jaligi va agrotexnologiyalar instituti yurisprudensiya yo’nalishi 2-kurs  talabasi norqulovanordona@gmail.com 

Annatatsiya   ushbu maqolada xalqaro  terrorizmga qarshi kurashishda  davlatlarning diplomatik hamkorlik yo’llari va usullari  tahlil qilinadi.    Tadqiqotda xalqaro  terrorizmga qarshi kurashishda davlatlarning o’zaro diplomatik ,  ijtimoiy, iqtisodiy va siyosiy  jihatdan hamkorliklarining rivojlanishi va bu orqali  terrorizmning ta’sirini ancha kamaytirish yo’lari va usullari ochib beriladi.

Kalit so’zlar  xalqaro  terrorizm, siyosat, davlat boshqaruvi,  terrorizm, davlat, xalqaro huquq, diplomatik  hamkorlik,  globallashuv.

Abstract  This article analyzes the ways and methods of diplomatic cooperation of states in the fight against international terrorism.    In the study, the development of mutual diplomatic, social, economic and political cooperation of states in the fight against international terrorism and ways and means of reducing the impact of terrorism will be revealed.

Key words: international terrorism, politics, state administration, terrorism, state, international law, diplomatic cooperation, globalization.

 Aннотация  В статье анализируются пути и методы дипломатического сотрудничества государств в борьбе с международным терроризмом.    В исследовании будет раскрыто развитие взаимного дипломатического, социального, экономического и политического сотрудничества государств в борьбе с международным терроризмом, а также пути и средства снижения воздействия терроризма.

Ключевые слова: международный терроризм, политика, государственное управление, терроризм, государство, международное право, дипломатическое сотрудничество, глобализация.

Introduction

International terrorism is a broad concept. It refers to a large-scale threat aimed at disrupting inter-state political and social order by carrying out terrorist acts in various countries. Emerging in the 1960s, it developed significantly toward the end of the twentieth and the beginning of the twenty-first centuries.
International terrorism is a form of activity intended to inflict harm on one or several countries to achieve political or economic objectives. Its main goals are to destabilize government administration, cause economic and political damage, undermine the foundations of the social order, and violate human dignity, honor, and rights.
The main characteristics of international terrorism include globalization, professionalization, and reliance on extremist ideology. To achieve their goals, terrorist organizations actively use mass media and social networks.
International terrorism not only poses a threat to international legal order and political relations among states but also negatively affects the development of several countries.

The issue of combating international terrorism was first discussed at the international level in 1934 within the League of Nations. This discussion was prompted by the assassination of Yugoslav King Alexander I and French Prime Minister Louis Barthou in Marseille on October 9, 1934.
At that time, the main forms of terrorism included hostage-taking, hijacking of civilian aircraft, and political assassinations. The most powerful and dangerous international terrorist organization of that era was the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), established in 1969 under the leadership of Yasser Arafat.
In the late 1960s, the Soviet Union (USSR) recruited members of national movements worldwide who adopted terrorist tactics and trained them in special camps.
After the September 11, 2001, attacks, when Al-Qaeda terrorists targeted several facilities in the United States, international terrorism grew even stronger.
According to experts, more than 20,000 terrorist acts have been committed to date, resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties and victims — most of them civilians.

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Main Part

International terrorism is one of the most dangerous and serious global problems for all states. To prevent this threat, several countries have joined forces and are cooperating.
Recently, a conference was held within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), attended by representatives of SCO member states, observer countries, dialogue partners, the SCO Secretariat, and other international organizations.

During the conference, participants exchanged views on pressing issues related to countering the modern threats and dangers posed by international terrorist organizations. They shared advanced experiences in combating terrorism and extremism, emphasizing that terrorism in all its forms poses a serious threat to peace and security.

Attention was drawn to the fact that terrorist organizations are attempting to acquire new types of weapons and military equipment, geolocation and satellite communication tools, and are increasingly using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), artificial intelligence technologies, and information and communication technologies to carry out terrorist activities.
The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization has shifted to a decentralized network-based operational model, leading to new threats and challenges — particularly in the Middle East and Afghanistan — where the security situation has deteriorated.
It was noted with concern that international terrorist groups entrenched in Afghanistan are approaching the borders of SCO member states and that their members, upon returning to their countries of origin, are reactivating dormant extremist cells.

During the discussion, the participants also emphasized the need to strengthen international cooperation to counter the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes and to prevent the spread of extremist ideologies online. [2]

On March 3–4, 2022, an international conference titled “Regional Cooperation of Central Asian Countries within the Framework of the Joint Plan of Action for the Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy” was held in Tashkent.

In his speech at the United Nations, the President of Uzbekistan noted that effective cooperation was being carried out to ensure security in Central Asia and acknowledged the successful implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in the region.
The President stated:

“We support holding an international conference dedicated to the ten-year results and future prospects of the Regional Joint Plan within this Strategy.”

In addition, several legislative acts have been adopted in Uzbekistan, including:

• “On Combating Extremism”,
• “On Combating Terrorism”,
• “On Combating the Legalization of Proceeds from Crime, the Financing of Terrorism, and the Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction”,
  as well as other regulatory and legal documents.

At the Tashkent International Conference, the unique experience of Central Asian cooperation in implementing the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy was presented. Participants also discussed international and regional efforts to combat terrorism.

Within the “Development Strategy” of the Republic of Uzbekistan, under the 6th priority area — “Developing effective mechanisms to combat extremism and terrorism” — several measures have been implemented, including:

• Improving preventive mechanisms aimed at eliminating the root causes of terrorism, enhancing the socio-spiritual environment, preventing the influence of extremist ideologies, and addressing the problems of individuals affected by such influences;
• Forming a strong and stable immunity among the population, especially the youth, against terrorist and extremist ideologies;
• Improving the international legal framework for combating terrorism and expanding contractual cooperation with foreign states, regional, and international organizations;
• Strengthening the capacity of diplomatic missions, consular offices, the External Labor Migration Agency, and other institutions working with citizens residing abroad;
• Exchanging information and experience with foreign states and international organizations in combating extremism, terrorism, and their financing;
• Actively participating in the work of international and regional organizations combating extremism and terrorism;
• Coordinating joint actions within the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy implementation framework in Central Asia;
• Expanding Uzbekistan’s role in promoting international initiatives aimed at enhancing information exchange and cooperation in counterterrorism across Central Asia;
• Intensifying international efforts to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan, and involving the country in regional cooperation processes, including counterterrorism initiatives.

Uzbekistan supports the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and has ratified 14 international conventions and protocols related to countering terrorism and religious extremism. [4]

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Conclusion

In conclusion, terrorism today negatively affects sustainable development and the well-being of many countries worldwide. Its impact can be observed in political, economic, and social spheres.
A state that is not peaceful and stable can never achieve development in any area. To eliminate this threat, countries are joining forces and assisting one another in this common struggle.
For example, the international community, together with Uzbekistan, is actively helping the people of Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan plays a significant role in these humanitarian and peace-support operations.

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References

1. International Terrorism: A New Kind of Warfare, October 6, 2012.
2. https://www.uzembassy.uk
3. I.A. Karimov, On the Threat of Terrorism, 2001; The Peace and Security of Our Homeland Depend on Our Strength, Unity, and Unbreakable Will, 2004.
4. http://pravacheloveka.uz
5. M. Rajabova, Problems of Combating Religious Extremism and Terrorism, 2003.
6. Law on Combating Terrorism, December 15, 2000, No. O‘RQ–167-II.
7. Spiritual and Educational Foundations of Combating Extremism and Terrorism, Tashkent, 2018.

Writer of Destiny

Write something bright for those who experience a thousand deaths each day.

Write some smiles for those whose pillows are moist with tears each night.

Write a few pure moments of love for those who could never call anyone their own.

Write a few droplets of soothing dew on their lips.

Write true happiness in their pounding hearts.

Write the fulfillment of unrealized dreams in their eyes.

Write floral bracelets of joy for their soft hands.

Write swinging earrings of solace for their ears.

Even if you write nothing else, dear Lord,

You must write freedom for them

Daughters Are Also Sold

In the era of ignorance, it was heard

That they were often discarded.

Mothers would abandon them, and fathers would cast them away

To a distant place where deep wells would swallow their cries forever.

Even today, this tradition persists

In my country,

In remote, desolate regions,

Where the poison of poverty seeps through families.

When a little daughter dons a crimson dress,

She becomes invincible.

All her dreams remain tethered to her tiny feet,

But alas, her laughter never returns.

Her emotions are bartered away,

Her precious eyes lose their value,

And she herself is sold without a price.

I’m like a star

Give me the freedom to write my own story.

My tears show me the true way.

I am like a star that shines brightly to show the way.

I am like a bird that cannot be caged.

I am like the fire that burns inside all of us.

I am like the raindrop that write its own fate

I am the ray of sunshine that sets everything aglow.

I am like the fragrance that scents the entire world

**Pakistan’s Young Shining Star: Anila Bukhari – A Beacon of Intelligence and Inspiration**

**Biography of Anila Bukhari**

Anila Bukhari is a remarkable Pakistani visionary, humanitarian, and author whose brilliance and compassion have captured the world’s attention. Hailing from the esteemed Sunni Syed family of Naqvi Bukhari tribe in Punjab, Pakistan, she has emerged as a shining example of youth leadership and empowerment on the global stage.

From her early years, Anila demonstrated extraordinary intelligence and a passion for poetry, creativity, and service. Her innate kindness, coupled with her strong family values, fueled her lifelong mission to uplift women, children, and communities worldwide.

A celebrated children’s rights advocate and recipient of numerous humanitarian awards, Anila is also an accomplished author whose inspiring books—highlighting themes of women’s empowerment—are housed in the Library of Congress in the USA. Her influential writings include features on prominent figures like Melinda Gates and Oprah Winfrey, reflecting her international reach.

As the founder of **Women Leader Hub**, Anila has organized over a hundred seminars, events, and award ceremonies dedicated to empowering women and nurturing leadership. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident through her ventures, which promote women’s talents and personal stories, creating platforms for voices to be heard.

Notably, Anila won 1st position in Italy among 41 countries, showcasing her exceptional talent and international recognition. She is also the founder of **”No More Bride, Just Shine”**, an initiative celebrated annually with support from the European High Commissioner, advocating for women’s dignity and independence.

Her dedication extends beyond her country, collaborating with more than 250 students worldwide to foster cultural exchange and global understanding. Through partnerships and e-twinning programs, she promotes innovation, education, and unity across borders.

Anila actively mentors young leaders, conducts workshops on e-safety, graphic designing, poetry, and art, and empowers widows through candle-making courses—striving to build sustainable futures for marginalized communities.

Her unwavering commitment to service and education, coupled with her global influence, makes Anila Bukhari a true young shining star. Her inspiring journey continues to motivate countless individuals to dream big, serve selflessly, and lead with integrity, making her a beacon of hope and change for generations to come.

Andrew Brindle (plain)

Christina Chin (italic)

after the sirens

slogans and marches

a breath, then a choice

decisions made without 

parliament consent 

voices echo

through algorithms and bots

truth grows silent

chips export ban 

see you at the new low

screens glow of wars

streamed in high definition

who can look away

they blame the victim 

and praise the aggressor 

borders close

yet the seasons change

and the river flows

stopping deportations

because they need workers

rich men dream of Mars

yet here, our hopes

burn in the dust

no funds for 

the homeless 

Θέμα:

الغَيث الماطِر

مرَّ عليَّ مرورَ السحابِ الثِّقالِ

المحمَّلِ بالغيثِ الماطرِ

أَسكبُ عليَّ العلمَ منهمراً من مَجمعِ البحرين

أسماؤُك الحسنى منبري

فيضُ حروفِك يتجلَّى لغةَ العرفانِ

وأحاديثُ قدسيّةٌ موثَّقةٌ في كتابِ النور

أُحدِّثُ خليلَ الروحِ عنك الذي يفهمني بلغةِ أهلِ السماءِ

لكنه يُصنِت ويصمتُ كأنَّه قدِّيسٌ في معبدِ النور

لأنَّه يعلمُ أنَّه لا يستطيعُ أن يُجاريني في الكلام

أُحبُّه وأبتغي منه الوصال

فهو وطنٌ لروحي المغتربة

وسط زخمِ الأرواحِ

التي لا أرى فيها سوى الظلام

إلهي، أسألك أن ترشدني بوحيك وإلهامك

فقد تغيَّرت نظرتي عمَّن حولي

وأنا الآن أنتظرُ منك الجواب

على أعظمِ سؤالٍ بيني وبينك:

من هم الوزراءُ الثمانية؟

تُسافر مهجة روحي إليك ترفرفُ

كأجنحةِ الحَمام، بمنسكي القائم 

في عالمِ الرَّحْموتِ والجَبَروت

صلتي بك؛ العبدُ يناجي ربه الملك العظيم

أُسافرُ في رحابِ ملكِك المخفي

إلى عالمِ الملكوتِ بوعي الأنبياءِ

أتهيأُ لأنطقَ بلغةِ أهلِ السماءِ

وأشهدُ أنَّ يومَ لقائنا الموعودِ

شاهدٌ ومشهودٌ

القصيدة بقلم الشاعرة الأميرة الهاشمية دنيا صاحب – العراق

The Rain of Grace

He passed by me like the heavy clouds,

laden with the rain of divine mercy.

He poured upon me knowledge, cascading

from the confluence of the two seas.

Your Most Beautiful Names are my pulpit,

and the radiance of your words manifests

as the language of divine gnosis.

Your sacred utterances are inscribed

in the Book of Light.

I speak to the beloved of my soul about You —

the one who understands me

in the language of the dwellers of Heaven.

Yet he listens in silence,

as though a saint within the Temple of Light,

knowing he cannot rival my speech.

I love him, and I seek union with him,

for he is the homeland of my exiled soul

amid the tumult of spirits

where I see nothing but darkness.

My Lord, I ask You to guide me

through Your revelation and inspiration,

for my vision of those around me has changed,

and now I await Your answer

to the greatest question between us:

Who are the eight ministers?

The essence of my soul travels to You,

fluttering like the wings of a dove,

toward my sanctuary standing firm

in the realms of Mercy and Might.

My bond with You —

a servant confiding in his Sovereign, the Almighty King.

I journey through the vastness of Your hidden dominion,

into the world of the Kingdom of Light,

with the consciousness of prophets.

I prepare myself to speak

in the language of the people of Heaven,

and I bear witness that

the day of our destined meeting

is both the Witness and the Witnessed.

Poem by the Hashemite Princess and Poet

Donia Sahib – Iraq

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2025

He sent ICE into factories, fields;

seized workers, whisked them off to jail.

Alcatraz in the Everglades

is bursting with brown immigrants.

He wants the Nobel Peace Prize.

Sent National Guardsmen to LA,

threatens Portland, Chicago, and more.

He’ll quell protests in blue-state burgs

with military troops and guns.

He wants the Nobel Peace Prize.

He took health care away from millions;

food stamps, too, and meals on wheels.

He’s gunning for Social Security,

and all programs that help the poor.

He wants the Nobel Peace Prize.

Why? He’s ended seven wars!

Which? Don’t ask.  Big wars.  Bad wars.

When? Fake News is so unfair!

Broadcast license should be revoked.

Surprise! He didn’t get the Nobel Peace Prize.