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The question that opened this series, whether nations that won independence have won sovereignty, admits of no simple answer. The picture is one of gradation, struggle, and uneven advance rather than a clean division between the free and the unfree.

What sets human beings apart from other life forms is the possession of cognitive assets that makes them unique. One such asset is morality. Unfortunately, the West is currently demonstrating a decline of collective morality.

To effectively combat disease outbreaks like Ebola, it is necessary to strengthen and expand local health systems, rather than rely on temporary and often ineffective measures from foreign organizations.