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

People may believe that there can be a society where dissent is not permitted, but which is nonetheless not a fear society because everyone agrees with one another and therefore no one wants to dissent.

When did America forget that it's America?

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

I am optimistic that peace can be achieved in the region because I believe that every society on earth can be free and that if freedom comes to the Middle East, there can be peace.

My optimism is not based primarily on the successful march of democracy in recent times but rather is based on the experience of having lived in a fear society and studied the mechanics of tyranny that sustain such a society.

Imagine if the United States, in its war against Hitler, had said to Stalin: we don't want your support until you make your country democratic.