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Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53809#.VNR3jSzQrzE Author(s)   Emmanuel Ome , Ani Casimir Affiliation(s) Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria . ABSTRACT The interrelationship between Human Rights and “related fields” such as Human Security, Development, Democracy and Good Governance was emphasised at the United Nations Millennium Summit, which resulted in a declaration that affirmed global commitments to the protection of the vulnerable, the alleviation of poverty, and the rectification of corrupt structures and processes— particularly in those countries in which there is a lack of “rule of law” and good governance. The world’s leaders resolved to spare no effort to promote democracy and strengthen the rule of law, as well as respect for all internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to Human Security. This pape...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52940#.VKyorcnQrzE Author(s)    Jan-Erik Lane Affiliation(s) Charles Humbert, Geneva, Switzerland . ABSTRACT The United Nations, the WB as well as the IMF speak much of “good governance”, but what is the meaning and reference of this elusive expression? In this paper, I will link it with the concept(s) of rule of law. Rule of law notions are spreading around the globe, being relevant for the transformation of monarchies and one-party states. Thus, world media are now reporting that for instance China’s leadership is seriously debating making state reforms that would be conducive to more of the rule of law in the country. This is not be interpreted as a push towards western democracy. To clarify the relation between rule of law and competitive party democracy, this paper presents an enquiry into rule of law I and rule of law II. This distinction has a...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51209#.VFw7MmfHRK0 Author(s) Celestine Chukwuemeka Mbaegbu Affiliation(s) Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria . ABSTRACT The problems of social and political ideologies in North Africa have reached its apogee in the year 2011 thereby demanding urgent philosophical investigation. What is propelling this current change? What kind of scepter has been haunting North Africa for many decades now? What kind of political system could guarantee their rights since their hard-line monarchies have failed them and they are jostling for liberation? This value is antithetical to the prevailing ideologies that sta...