18th century Quote by Susan George
“How do we get democracy at the international level? That's our problem. and it's essentially the same problem people faced in the 18th Century when they tried to get democracy nationally. Now we need it internationally.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Global Governance, 2020
Democratic structures must be built globally, mirroring historic national struggles for representation.
In simple terms: Global democracy mirrors past national fights.
Key Takeaway
Push for international democratic reforms.
Themes
democracy
global governance
history
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- UN reforms
- international treaties
- global NGOs
Key Concepts
Representation
sovereignty
institutional design
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles hinder global democracy?
- How can past lessons guide today?
A Different Perspective
International consensus is hard to achieve.
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