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“The real lesson of 9/11 that I think we have still to learn is that this is a world of interdependence, in which all of the challenges of environment and climate change, of jobs, of disease, of war and terrorism, are cross-border problems that cannot be met one nation at a time.”

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Benjamin Barber

Benjamin Barber, an American political scientist and author, was born on August 2, 1939, and passed away on April 24, 2017. He is renowned for his profound insights into global political, social, and cultural issues, particularly in the areas of urban politics and globalization. Barber's work often delves into themes of power, democracy, and civil society. more

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