... U.S. and global security, stability and economic growth all depend upon the ability of countries to govern well. Weak institutions, corruption, closed economies and inadequate investment in people can make states vulnerable to terrorist networks and traffickers in persons and drugs within and beyond their borders. Poverty, famine and disease often lead to crisis, instability and violence. Diplomacy alone cannot solve these problems, but neither is development assistance enough. In partnership, they can make the world safer, freer and more prosperous.... Special Report: State and USAID Agencies cooperate for a better world. State Magazine, March 2004.