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supports individualism and reduces the explosive combination of strong
uncertainty avoidance with the collectivism of the poor (Figure 6.2).
Breaking this vicious spiral demands international concerted action.
The formation of the European Union among partners that less than sixty
years before were deadly enemies is an example. The ultimate recourse
is the United Nations, and it has no substitute in legitimizing actions on
behalf of world peace.