Palace of CrystalCurrent affairs and peace politics: the dangers of charismatic leaders to democracy and the peace of the world, and how peace might be achieved for the longer term. |
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... individuals or small groups, democracy offered the pleasant prospect of greater input into decisionmaking, equal ... individual would emerge from a fierce leadership contest to take the place of the late signatory. His name, perhaps ...
... individuals or small groups, democracy offered the pleasant prospect of greater input into decisionmaking, equal ... individual would emerge from a fierce leadership contest to take the place of the late signatory. His name, perhaps ...
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... individuals, a system that historically had such a bad track record. Desirable as they may be, the two 'peace' inventions do not come cost-free. To opt for cooperative security, all ideas of empire must be given up. Genghis Khan is ...
... individuals, a system that historically had such a bad track record. Desirable as they may be, the two 'peace' inventions do not come cost-free. To opt for cooperative security, all ideas of empire must be given up. Genghis Khan is ...
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... individuals whom we admire instinctively. We may respect them not because of their smart ideas or even their joie de vivre, but simply because they happen to have that mysterious quality. Charismatic individuals possess an air of ...
... individuals whom we admire instinctively. We may respect them not because of their smart ideas or even their joie de vivre, but simply because they happen to have that mysterious quality. Charismatic individuals possess an air of ...
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... individuals were easy prey and groups needed the strongest leader they could get, a strong leadership had great survival ... individual. But times have changed. A social structure that is suitable for a troupe of baboons is bound to be ...
... individuals were easy prey and groups needed the strongest leader they could get, a strong leadership had great survival ... individual. But times have changed. A social structure that is suitable for a troupe of baboons is bound to be ...
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... individuals, groups, and nations”. (Note that according to these definitions, there is an intermediate stage between war and peace – the uncomfortable limbo that we usually inhabit - that does not have a name.) Democracy. Democracy ...
... individuals, groups, and nations”. (Note that according to these definitions, there is an intermediate stage between war and peace – the uncomfortable limbo that we usually inhabit - that does not have a name.) Democracy. Democracy ...
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