Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society. Natan Sharansky answerdeterminedissent Change image and share on social
The three main sources of scepticism are first, that not every people desires freedom; second, that democracy in certain parts of the world would be dangerous; and third, that there is little the world's democracies can do to advance freedom outside their countries. Natan Sharansky advancecountrydangerous share on social
Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent. Natan Sharansky drugfreedompotent Change image and share on social
The only peace that can be made with a dictator is once that must be based on deterrence. For today, the dictator may be your friend, but tomorrow he will need you as an enemy. Natan Sharansky basedeterrencedictator Change image and share on social
Japan is not a Western democracy. The Japanese have kept their traditions, culture and heritage, but they have joined the community of free nations. Natan Sharansky communityculturedemocracy Change image and share on social
By helping readers understand these mechanics, I hope they will appreciate why freedom is for everyone, why it is essential for our security and why the free world plays a critically important role in advancing democracy around the globe. Natan Sharansky advancecriticallydemocracy share on social
Can someone within that society walk into the town square and say what they want without fear of being punished for his or her views? If so, then that society is a free society. If not, it is a fear society. Natan Sharansky fearfreepunish share on social
I am optimistic that peace can be achieved in the region because I believe that every society on earth can be free and that if freedom comes to the Middle East, there can be peace. Natan Sharansky achieveeartheast Change image and share on social
To understand why dictators have a problem with making peace - or at least a genuine peace - the link between the nature of a regime and its external behavior must be understood. Natan Sharansky behaviordictatorexternal Change image and share on social
People may believe that there can be a society where dissent is not permitted, but which is nonetheless not a fear society because everyone agrees with one another and therefore no one wants to dissent. Natan Sharansky agreedissentfear share on social
