We have come a long way since pre 9/11 era, the world picture has changed. The old patterns are not indicative of the future trends in sociopolitical discourse. In a way the world is getting closer and acting as one unit more and more. With prosperity of on member state directly benefiting the others. Much like the social-capitalist system operating in US. If by in large most people are doing well then system is doing well.
This is a good sign compared to the pre 9/11 colonialist style of domination and manipulation applied by powerful few states to control resources for survival and most recently to gorge on almost free supply of goods from those uninformed savages.
As more and more nations turn the corner on civil society principles with accountability for their leaders (aka servants) they will demand fair price and value for their goods and services.
Then truly the world nations will in lots of ways will become one..........until then lets kick ass of whats left of the dictators and non represented figureheads.
