On the other hand, if the free world is concerned with how a new Palestinian leader governs, then the peace process will have a real chance to succeed. Natan Sharansky chanceconcernfree Change image and share on social
The central premise behind Oslo was that if Arafat were given enough legitimacy, territory, weapons and money, he would use his power to fight terror and make peace with Israel. Natan Sharansky arafatcentralfight 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
I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world. Natan Sharansky bookchangefreedom Change image and share on social
Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability. Natan Sharansky democraticenemyexternal Change image and share on social
Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected. Natan Sharansky dissentfreeprotect Change image and share on social
Democratic leaders, whose power is ultimately dependent on popular support, are held accountable for failing to improve the lives of their citizens. Therefore, they have a powerful incentive to keep their societies peaceful and prosperous. Natan Sharansky accountablecitizendemocratic share on social
In contrast, fear societies are societies in which dissent is banned. Natan Sharansky bancontrastdissent Change image and share on social
Of course, there can be serious injustices within free societies. Natan Sharansky freeinjusticesociety Change image and share on social