Globalization could be the answer to many of the world's seemingly intractable problems. But this requires strong democratic foundations based on a political will to ensure equity and justice.

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Thirty years after drafting the US Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson warned of the dangers...

Thirty years after drafting the US Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson warned of the dangers...

The world must be made safe for democracy

The world must be made safe for democracy

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people...

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people...

Democracy consists of choosing your dictators, after they've told you what it is you want...

Democracy consists of choosing your dictators, after they've told you what it is you want...

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

I never said all Democrats were saloonkeepers. What I said was that all saloonkeepers are...

I never said all Democrats were saloonkeepers. What I said was that all saloonkeepers are...

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed...

The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed...

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

In the democracy of the dead all men at last are equal. There is neither...

In the democracy of the dead all men at last are equal. There is neither...

Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy

Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy

Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't...

Democracy is a government where you can say what you think even if you don't...

I shall use America and democracy as convertible terms

I shall use America and democracy as convertible terms

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This...

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This...

Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain...

Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain...

Were the radical democratic impulses of the American Revolution still driving US politics, it would...

Were the radical democratic impulses of the American Revolution still driving US politics, it would...

So, Two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits...

So, Two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits...

Democracy consists of choosing your dictators after they've told you what you think it is...

Democracy consists of choosing your dictators after they've told you what you think it is...

In its current form, globalization cannot be sustained. Democratic societies will not support it. Authoritarian...

In its current form, globalization cannot be sustained. Democratic societies will not support it. Authoritarian...

Globalization, as defined by rich people like us, is a very nice thing... you are...

Globalization, as defined by rich people like us, is a very nice thing... you are...

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.

Those who insist on the dignity of their office show they have not deserved it.