In an ideal world, member states would respect the Irish result and get on with making the best of existing EU provisions for cooperation in external policy.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Europe after Lisbon

With respect to the latter, this would seem to be an ideal time for increased scrutiny of Gulf states' purchases of American companies.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Globaloney

At a recent session in North Carolina workers were asked to recall ideal work experiences--when they were treated with respect, when trucks were loaded to capacity or arrived on time.

FORBES: Companies, People, Ideas

Sure it would be ideal if our managers and leaders treated us with love and respect.

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