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Time has told us in Europe that 11 September was not an isolated act and that the United States was not the only target of terrorism. The fact that we have understood this, albeit as a result of tragic events, is a sign that we understand the world around us.
What needs to be done in external policy in order to enhance our security in the face of the terrorist threat is to promote not only peace but also economic development. That alone is not enough, however. The key issue is combating radicalism. After all, it is not our freedom, economic development, modernity or the mere existence of Western culture that feeds terrorism; it is radicalism. We must not let the ‘white man’s burden’ obscure reality. Radicalism must be combated by promoting women’s rights, by increasing trade and economic relations, by developing the economy and by fostering democracy; in a nutshell, by promoting the presence around us of more liberal societies. It is also necessary, at the same time, to invest immediately in security, including efficient intelligence services that are equipped to face the new realities, and to be prepared to use military means when this is useful, necessary and legitimate."@en1
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