Washington DC attempted to use a referendum to change the minimum wage--with disastrous results.
The frustration that gives rise to populism may give rise to direct democracy in the future.
Despite the pain of exiting the European Union, Britain will be better-off in the long run if it goes through with its BREXIT plan.
Referendums will increase in usage as technology enables them and people become more accustomed to collective decision-making.

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Regionalism is the early sign of mankind's transition to a new societal level.

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Twenty-five years ago, Clash of Civilization? predicted that culture would define conflicts of the future; however, regionalism is the real fault line.

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Rule-of-law is part of any solution to North America immigration, alongside enforcement and development.

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Development alone is not enough to address migration in North America: a regional solution is needed.

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Only a holistic regional strategy can resolve illegal immigration to the US--not knee-jerk reactions.