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It gives an authority to the nation-state which, in the light of the facts, is incompatible with the well-being of the world.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “It gives an authority to the nation-state which, in the light of the facts, is incompatible with the well-being of the…”
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Laski critiques the authority granted to nation-states, arguing it undermines global well-being.
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