The history of human civilisation is a history of mutual borrowings. - Nayef Al-Rodhan

There is only one collective human civilisation comprised of geo-cultural domains and cultures.

Harmonious interstate relations will be guided by the paradigm of Symbiotic Realism that stresses the importance of absolute rather than relative gains.

International cooperation is required to prevent anarchic situations developing and the unmasking of ever-present brutality and injustice that results from fear for survival in such situations.