They recognize Both of these things have to live together.

They recognize the dynamic, transparent, and competitive fundamentals of the Irish economy.

They recognize that the intolerance of Islamist groups can easily be turned against moderate Muslims.

Yet their regime is in crisis, and they know it.

They, too, know what it is like to be a refugee, an exile, a stranger.

They are aware of Brazil's willingness to support the work of the Quartet as a partner for peace.

Similarly, many company bosses know that pretending that climate problems do not exist is bad for shareholders, because reality will one day strike.

They recognize that India has the most economically literate leadership in the world. They expect reforms to continue, albeit at a rather gentler pace.

They have borne the brunt of 40 years of war, and are well aware that international forces are planning their departure.

But risk takers have every incentive to try their luck again, knowing that, at worst, they will be bailed out.

European leaders cannot remain passive in the face of the dangerous populist tsunami now crossing the continent, and they know it.

They realize that religious freedom must be championed for all. And they have a good frame of reference in the pluralism of the Ottomans.

They understand that their political careers now ride on their massive bet. But they also understand that they already have too many chips in the pot to fold.

They know that confiscating the checkbooks of Russia and Iran would probably make the world a lot safer than building another submarine or aircraft carrier.

For many of those making the crossing, the journey is far from over, and they are acutely aware of the heavily securitised borders to be crossed, the humiliating conditions they ll still have to endure.

They acknowledge the need to rebalance the economy from investment to consumption, and they recognize that this means developing the service sector, where good white collar jobs will be found.

They sense that the American economy has out performed the Western European economies largely because of its less expansive government.

Parents were more willing to report cases of physical or sexual abuse knowing that their child would be interviewed by trained staff and given the necessary psychological support.

They also know, of course, that any serious engagement with the Palestinian question must imply engaging Hamas in the search for a two state solution.

As a result, many former LRA rebel commanders have surrendered, on the realization that the offer of dialogue by the Government of Uganda is the best way for them to resolve their differences.

Some recognize the risks.

The extremists understand that all too well.

Yet many people are afraid of knowing these numbers they don t realize that they are a guide, and something that they can change, rather than an immutable destiny.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel s constituents hate bailouts, because they know that it is they who will be doing the bailing. They oppose anything that smacks of European political integration.

On top of all this, Taiwan s 22 million people go about their daily business knowing that thousands of Chinese missiles are ready to be launched at them at a moment s notice.

They have historically been enslaved by the White Moors. the population is poorly educated.

Most are convinced that there is no military solution in Afghanistan and they know that public opinion, especially in time of great economic hardship, has no appetite for such operations.

They have always known what they want their continent to be.

And the public seems to understand this.

Chinese leaders clearly realize that their hoard of T Bills is a problem. Otherwise, they would not be calling so publicly for the International Monetary Fund to advance an alternative to the dollar as a global currency.

They also know that, except for China, all of them are critics of Iran, and are determined to find a solution to the nuclear question, whether through dialogue or some other means, if patience is lost, as Merkel suggested.

They acknowledge the need to rebalance the economy from investment to consumption, and they recognize that this means developing the service sector, where good white collar jobs will be found. They also appreciate the need to build a social safety net and strengthen rural property rights.

In fact, the critics nbsp who helped to craft the reform recognize this. They argue that the performance advantage is precisely why the doors of such schools should be open to all, without entrance exams.

One can understand that enlightened believers in Islam (of whom there are many) find it upsetting that the world in which they want to live is in fact frail and vulnerable.

They know that communications transcend borders, and that a single news story, handled skillfully, can be as damaging to our cause and as helpful to theirs as any military attack.

Those of us who, at the Berlin conference and elsewhere, seek to rebuild economies for greater dynamism must do so with awareness of these economic realities.

The Transitional Government, as well as representatives of civil society and political forces, have indicated their intention to participate in the comprehensive and inclusive dialogue and recognize that such a dialogue is an essential condition for long term stability in the country.

First, all the individuals are only aware of their nearest neighbors.

Sensible Europeans understand that.

The majority of Israelis understand this.

Now, they are gradually coming to understand that the government has failed them.

Should they risk buying a new car when gasoline prices might soar again? Will they be able to put food on the table after this year s terrifying rise in food prices?

Indeed, Sunnis enjoy strategic depth across the Arab Middle East. They know it, and the Shia know it as well.

But even those who would not agree to this assertion should realize and do realize, I believe that banning further production of fissile material for weapons purposes would serve both purposes, and thus our common security.

Most global CEOs know this.