But the character of government and representation is increasingly a matter of international concern and inquiry, while the people also increasingly embed their claims and their right to accountable government not only in local principles and precepts, but also in the rules and standards endorsed internationally.
Family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) has been endorsed internationally by resuscitation councils since the year 2000; however, the extent to which FPDR is practiced in emergency settings requires further investigation.
Getting an agreement endorsed internationally would also reduce the latitude of the parties in future negotiations.
So while it may presently be impossible to get the Palestinians and Israelis to agree on a solution, by introducing it and getting it endorsed internationally, Secretary Kerry could help keep the possibility of a two-state solution alive until both sides are ready to elect leaders who will enact it.
The letter, endorsed by internationally prominent scientists Dr. Michael Soule and Dr. Reed Noss and ethicists Dr. Holmes Rolston, III and Dr. Dale Jamieson states, "We believe that the FWC needs to take a firm stand in banning this practice altogether.
Last year, we took the diplomatic initiative to enhance our status at the United Nations to that of an observer state, in part to salvage the internationally endorsed two-state solution and to create positive pressure to restart a political process.
Finance ministers from 20 of the world's largest economies have endorsed the first internationally co-ordinated attempt to roll back decades of ballooning tax avoidance by many of the biggest multinational corporations in the world.
The Israeli government is arguing that Ariel Sharon, with reservations, agreed in 2003 to the internationally endorsed Road Map and the withdrawal of 8,000 settlers from Gaza in 2005, only on condition that Israel could proceed with expansion within the physical boundaries of existing West Bank settlements.
The agreement, though internationally endorsed and struck between Mr. Saleh and opposition leaders in November, remained controversial with critics who say he should be punished for acts during his 33 years as president, including what antigovernment protesters and Human Rights Watch say was the killing of hundreds of demonstrators by his security forces.
He supports an "internationally endorsed" proposal for best practice that governs the relationship between prime brokers and hedge funds.Danièle Nouy, chair of the Committee of European Banking Supervisors, believes that revised market-risk measures for banks, known as Basel 2.5 because they strengthen aspects of the latest banking accord, will make them more vigilant.
Which is why it seems clear that, although Mr Olmert did repeat his commitment to the internationally endorsed "road map" peace plan as the framework for talks with the Palestinian Authority (PA), he does not envisage such talks happening in the foreseeable future.Indeed, he has pretty well said as much.
