Liberal democracy is essentially the last man standing in Iran.

And we don't have disposable people either.

Rudderless societies are easy prey for bigotry.

The goodwill of the international community to complement national efforts in this process is greatly appreciated.

I don't want to give you the idea that synchrony is always a good idea.

A distorted view of the present is the worst way to prepare for the challenges of the future.

The European Union s policy in the Middle East is the litmus test of its common foreign and security policy. Many Europeans share this belief, but, as the EU considers entering the fray of Middle East peace talks, it must respond to former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon s jibe that in the region you are payers, not players.

The pressure in a war setting to get information that could save lives is immense.

The most powerful tool that the EU has for influencing political and economic developments in neighboring countries is the prospect of membership.

Instead, they should look closely at the face of our president, Viktor Yushchenko, ravaged by poison during last year s election campaign, and recall the words of the great Frenchman André Malraux, for whom the most beautiful faces are those that have been wounded.

A religious zealot with nuclear weapons is a dangerous combination the world cannot afford to tolerate.

The situation that has seen more than 25,400 terrorist attacks against Israelis in less than five years is indeed dire.

The answer lies in the support that Indonesian pro democracy activists can generate domestically and internationally. To lose Indonesia a potential beacon of hope to all pro democracy activists in the world Muslim community would be a terrible defeat.

Basic issues of justice such as the right of each side to live with dignity and security are, of course, important in any peace agreement.

And most of all, I think the way that we participate in each other's stories is of deep importance.

A thirst for knowledge, a delight in engaging with the world, and empathy with people from different cultures are qualities that can ensure diversity in unity, and unity in diversity.

International competition for investors is brutal, so waiting for them to fall from the sky is not an option.

Five minutes to assess progress and evaluate obstacles on the path to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals is very little time.

The list of issues on which the Bush administration has failed to lead is a long one, and failure to take steps to diminish the risks of future financial catastrophe cannot rank very high.

Some skeptics argue that this emphasis on values is the wrong explanation of how changes occur in world politics, and that the real problem between Europe and the US is structural.

To make these religious authorities acknowledge their responsibility is a duty that all of international civil society, including religious leaders, must embrace.

This does not imply that a government must rule by fear, as past Russian governments did in this respect, Putin's government is as good as any Russia has ever had.

After all, as Mao Zedong told Edgar Snow in 1936, It is the immediate task of China to regain all our lost territories, explicitly including Formosa.

The idea that any nation is morally superior, or that it has been divinely chosen as a leader of nations, is dangerous.

This new anti HIV AIDS campaign, which the international community has lauded, is more open and proactive than before.

Rebuilding a country devastated by war, riven by internal divisions, and plagued by foreign intervention in a part of the world as volatile as the Middle East is one of the most daunting tasks imaginable.

The main idea behind this therapy is that the psychological problems of women and minorities are often a symptom of larger problems in the social structure in which they live.

The IGAD success in the north south peace process, as well as the enormous efforts now under way by the African Union in relation to Darfur, mark a positive trend towards greater African leadership in resolving Africa's conflict.

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The worldly life is not more than a childish game . It is the life hereafter which will be the real life , if only they knew it .

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After all, as Mao Zedong told Edgar Snow in 1936, It is the immediate task of China to regain all our lost territories, explicitly including Formosa. Since then, China has sought to make good on Mao's pledge.

International competition for investors is brutal, so waiting for them to fall from the sky is not an option. Without the right strategy, Latin America will continue to fall behind.