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WORLD

The opportunities to build a more prosperous world have never been greater but rarely has the world been so dangerous. Our times require that the world's leading nations combine strength with compassion. Free nations should form 'coalitions of the willing' - to fight terrorism, to free markets and to relieve the often crippling burdens of debt on poor countries. Urgent action should never wait for unanimous approval from institutions-of-convenience like the United Nations.

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The world is getting more prosperous, less hungry and less diseased

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The world’s problems are Britain’s problems

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Today’s threats require that nations act together – but not necessarily within poseur institutions like the UN

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World peace depends upon pre-empting immediate threats and stopping arms sales to despotic regimes

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In our uncertain world the spread of democracy and our values is our best defence…

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Britain needs to be as compassionate as it is strong

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