richard haass

Hurray, everyone wants to be sustainable. But is sustainability sustainable? This is the debate that ignites spirits. Years ago, those who used to eat organic, dress in recycled fashion, travel by bicycle (not electric!), were mocked with: "but you’re rich,...

Evviva, tutti vogliono essere sostenibili. Ma la sostenibilità è sostenibile? Questo è il dibattito che accende gli animi. Negli anni scorsi a coloro che mangiavano biologico, vestivano riciclato, viaggiavano in bicicletta (non elettrica!), veniva detto con dileggio: ma voi siete...

Richard Haass suggests that in order for "sovereign obligations" to function, there would need to be some first "elements" in place, accepted by the willing nations: respect for borders, no use of military force to change borders, constraints by nations...