3 steps proposed by Javad Zarif and Ali Nasri to promote civilized diplomacy The greatest danger of our time is a power that does not recognize any criteria.
Mohammad Javad Zarif, former foreign minister and head of Fayyab's think tank, in a joint statement with Ali Nasri:
A responsible power must explain its actions, use proportionate force and be measured according to criteria beyond its own interests. The danger today is a force that ignores these principles.
The law is not enough; The wisdom hidden in the heritage of civilizations must be addressed and their achievements shared; An approach called "civilized diplomacy".
This diplomacy has three stages:
1. Introspection: Every civilization must learn from its heritage about power, responsibility and respect.
2. Comparing heritage: the formulation of the common principles of the use of force and the responsibility of those in power, with the aim of extending the responsibility of the fighters to the governments.
3. Action and accountability: Governments should measure their performance by civilized standards and accept the judgment of others. A power that draws the sword without reason is reprehensible even by its own moral standards. | Jamarn.
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