Nice summary CC.
White, I'd have to disagree that the threat of force is the only way to give diplomacy any clout. What about the prospect of mutual benefit?
Imagine this, you're at a bar and you're trying to pick up a girl. Do you:
A) charm her and offer her a night beyond her wildest dreams, or
B) threaten to punch her in the face if she doesn't come home with you?
Conflict is inevitable, but violent conflict should not have to be. Perhaps it is my view of a futher evolved global society, but it sure would be nice to do away with all the waste of posturing.
Furthermore, the concept of one person wanting to rule the world is fairly outdated in my opinion. It is the way a caveman thinks... it is silly, unrealistic, and unnecessary.
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