The global spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims holds forth on the state of the world
Don Cayo, Vancouver Sun columnist Published: Friday, November 28, 2008
Following is a transcript of a conversation between His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), and Don Cayo of The Vancouver Sun. The interview took place Nov. 23 in Toronto.
Vancouver, B.C.112508 His Highness the Aga Khan, the Imam (spiritual leader) leader of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims is greeted by Premier Gordon Campbell, then having a meeting and continuing to a luncheon. Here, he speaks at luncheon. Ian Smith/Vancouver Sun PNG Merlin ArchiveSun: You’ve talked a lot about the failure of democracy, and you differentiate that very sharply from the failure of states. I’m interested in how you define this failure of democracy and its significance.
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