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34. Question Time: The last days of Blair and May, carbon footprints, and remaining hopeful

The Rest Is Politics

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Rethinking Foreign Aid and Governance

This chapter delves into the challenges of traditional foreign aid, emphasizing the benefits of cash assistance for impoverished nations while critiquing U.S. aid strategies. It explores innovative concepts like charter cities as potential solutions to governance issues, drawing on successful examples from Hong Kong. The discussion also addresses personal reflections on climate change, travel habits, and the urgent need for public awareness campaigns, culminating in a critical examination of international trade deals.

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