No way to turn the cultural clock back

Based on what we see happening in and to the world, and despite the positive signs we read into the G20 Summit in Osaka, we can probably say we have reached a new crossroad in history, where the international community faces a set of "to be or not to be" dilemmas, which has far-reaching implications.

The real problems or contradictions of the world are not between civilizations, contrary to what some people claim. Yet we can use a cultural perspective to analyze the challenges facing the world and promote inter-civilization dialogue to guide human progress worldwide.

But being a journalist, I'd prefer to ask, rather than answer, questions: