It's a nice idea but it's naive to believe everyone is going to adopt similar ideologies simply because we remove borders. Will everyone be happy to compromise? People have different ideas about how things should be run, even the assumption that deep down everyone really wants western style democracy seems a little arrogant.
Europe succeeded in the relaxation of its borders because this was preceded by cultural/ideological homogenisation that took a very long time. This can not be imposed by policy.
I guess the author realises this to an extent and by the end of the article much more modest goals are being set. Still it all sounds very vague like it's kind of meant to somehow take care of itself.
Europe succeeded in the relaxation of its borders because this was preceded by cultural/ideological homogenisation that took a very long time. This can not be imposed by policy.
I guess the author realises this to an extent and by the end of the article much more modest goals are being set. Still it all sounds very vague like it's kind of meant to somehow take care of itself.