<i> A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.</i>

On the Crisis in the Former Yugoslavia “Yugoslavia is in our thoughts because of the civil war in one country, but the entire region must be considered as a whole if we wish to achieve peace, stability and prosperity.

“There are many good reasons for considering the southeastern European region as a whole . . . ethnic groups are spread through several countries. This is a problem when people identify more with their ethnic group than their country. “. . . I am personally sickened when I watch the news, read the paper, talk to my friends and family there. These are bad leaders, morally bankrupt politicians.

”. . . It is terrible that there are leaders in power in 1993 who can put forth a concept such as “ethnic cleansing.” Freedom must be won again and again. Not everyone supports the idea of democracy.

”. . . The world has been understandably stunned and horrified by the cruel and heartless attack upon civilians.

“But moral outrage alone does not end wars. There must also be realistic policies that address the issues. That is why I say over and over again that only an evenhanded, regional approach can bring an end to this conflict.”

On Attaining a Lasting Peace in the Region “If we are to have stability and lasting peace in the Balkans, we must address the issues on a regional basis and get away from the politics of ethnic groups. I believe the key to lasting peace is through economic development and cooperation. The ethnic hatred and militant nationalism can only lead to greater destruction. But I believe both would disappear if the region were economically successful . . . .

“The initiative must come from outside the region. The political leadership and the people in the region must be told firmly that the only vehicle for significant international economic assistance will be via regional economic cooperation.

“Europe should take the lead in developing this approach, with the support of the United States and appropriate international organizations.

”. . . This is a problem with much wider implications than just the Balkans. The collapse of the Soviet Union has triggered identical conflicts in that region. We are doing a little better at containing these conflicts. But what will happen when Chinese communism collapses? We must provide the blueprint for what to do.

“As the only remaining superpower in the world, we must provide moral leadership, not just military leadership. We have won the Cold War without using the strength of our atomic bombs. Now let’s win again with the strength of our ideas. And our convictions.”

Looking Ahead * Monday: Political activist Daniel Ellsberg will discuss the “Manhattan Project II: Ending the Era of Nuclear Threats,” at the Beverly Hilton, 7:30 p.m. His remarks will be sponsored by the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, (213) 628-2333.

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