Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.

Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

I like the fact the teams are mixed (with players from different organizations). A lot of guys in this league have played in Triple-A, some briefly in the majors. You get excited every day.

Too often, governments are quick to use excessive force and even pervert the course of justice to keep oil and gas flowing, forests logged, wild rivers dammed and minerals extracted. As the Global Witness study reveals, citizens are often killed, too - especially if they're poor and indigenous.

If we do what is necessary, all the odds are in our favor.

Nations keep agreements, keep their treaties so long as they continue to do them good.