About The Protectorate

Are the causes human, sociological, political, environmental, climatological or something else?

How much influence can be brought to bear on their resolution by governments, by motivated individuals, NGOs with better public policies, better education, or revised types of investments?

The Protectorate has been created to address some of these centuries-old problems. It aims to improve overall human happiness with a focus on some of the more obvious shortcomings.

What is not always admitted is that many of the political problems of the world are rooted in the personality problems of a country’s leader. A range of options exists to resolve that: to change attitudes, and to change leaders. Admittedly, there are some ancient dictators who have become excessively attached to their position and defend it mercilessly. Uprisings and old age will eventually get rid of them.

There are other ways to effect needed changes. One of the best ways is by unveiling truth; another is by fostering resilience within the human spirit.

Communication is best served if it is based on shared human values, especially if it exposes political and social falsehoods. Its effectiveness will be further increased by the use of satire to weaken claims by false prophets, by inspiring mass scepticism.

There are many fragile, vulnerable people in the world. The lucky ones are cared for, the unlucky are often abused.

There are many wonderful, well established organisations which are doing a magnificent job helping to alleviate suffering. However, more can be done. It is in this area that The Protectorate aims to make a positive contribution.