Western powers remain imprisoned by the idea that the world is a dangerous place, that it needs to be managed, and that they are called upon to do the managing.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has denounced negotiation with Iran as a 'historic mistake' that is making the world 'a more dangerous place.' His partners in Washington vigorously echo that view.

A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.

Africa is a very dangerous place.

A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.

There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place.