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Bleeding Hearts of Liberty
The Occupy protesters know what they are articulating, but are nonetheless unable to provide a cogent alternative.
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What We Can Learn From Burma
We know a lot about Burma. We know of violations of human rights waged against the political opposition and ethnic minorities, recruitment of child soldiers, political prisoners, refugees, and forced labor. We also know about the ongoing struggle between the military junta and Aung San Suu Kyi and her many house arrests. […]
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The Rise of Civil Society in Chile or a Puppet on a String
When it comes to social conflict, Chile has always stood apart from the rest of Latin American countries , given its liberal society and vigorous economy. However, 2011 brought widespread social discontent in Chilean society to the forefront. First and foremost, the government of the first rightist President in office […]
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The Greater WE: Military Interventions in a Globalized World
Global governance and the movement toward a Greater WE means a protection of global public goods, supranational structures and the harmonization of laws and procedures regarding human rights, trade and security. The Greater WE is about the common good of all, not the profit of a few. “With this in […]
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The Greater ”WE” or the Stronger ”ME”
All the discussions about developments in today’s politics, society and governance inevitably start with the assumption that because the world has become a worse place to live in when compared to previous periods, all our mutual efforts should be directed towards making it work better. However, I am quite skeptical about this idea as […]