The Americans and Europeans want Russia to support a managed transition, in which President Bashar Assad would leave power but some of the underlying structures linked to his rule would remain in place.

ECONOMIST: Russia and America

But anyone can enhance their creative abilities simply by understanding the underlying principles and grasping one very important rule.

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But they do not really bear out the assertion that the rule of law is an underlying prerequisite for growth.

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The rational and worthy institutions of government require a rational underlying political philosophy, with an abiding respect for individual rights and the rule of law.

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Members should also adopt a common General Anti-Abuse Rule, whereby they can ignore artificial tax avoidance schemes and tax the underlying sum of money, the Commission said.

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