Unfortunately, little attention was paid to how Arafat ruled. In fact, some saw the harsh and repressive nature of Arafat's regime as actually bolstering the prospects for peace.

I was inspired to write this book by those who are sceptical of the power of freedom to change the world.

Free nations generally look for ways to deal with dictators amicably.

When did America forget that it's America?

Japan is not a Western democracy. The Japanese have kept their traditions, culture and heritage, but they have joined the community of free nations.

My theory is that security - also against terror - can only be accomplished through global democratization.

Non-democratic regimes always need to mobilize their people against external enemies in order to maintain internal stability.