State formation has been a brutal project, with many hideous consequences. But the results exist, and their pernicious aspects should be overcome. (Noam Chomsky)

State formation has been a brutal project, with many hideous consequences. But the results exist, and their pernicious aspects should be overcome.

Noam Chomsky

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