"Human rights matter, as much in Cairo or in Latin America as in Moscow, Beijing or Iran. It is no use simply mentioning an imprisoned dissident’s name, sotto voce, in talks with officials. There must be real pressure, political and ­economic, especially on “friendly” countries that cannot afford a real break with western aid and investment. This can work."

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