Do what is right. Rosa Parks Two dangers constantly threaten the world: order and disorder. Paul Valéry Henceforth, our country should be the universe. Flora Tristan . . . for with freedom come responsibilities. Nelson Mandela *

Theme: Sovereignty

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The Architecture of World Governance

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