Articles and Doctrine
Ideas with substance shape the destiny of nations. Here we present the structured thinking of the Liberal Democratic Order (OLD), based on doctrine, philosophy, and conviction.
Atlantic Sovereignty: A New Paradigm for Small Island States
Atlantic Sovereignty arises as a philosophical and strategic response to the peripheral and vulnerable condition of small island states like São Tomé and Príncipe.
This concept goes beyond geography: it is a conscious construction of sovereignty focused on valuing territory, local knowledge, and strategic diplomacy as tools for national emancipation.
It proposes an endogenous development model based on the blue economy, science applied to local realities, and cultural reconnection with the Atlantic archipelagos.
Sovereignty is not just independence: it is the ability to decide with dignity. By strengthening institutions, territorial cohesion, and multivector diplomacy, the OLD charts a new destiny for STP as a reference of intelligent sovereignty in the global South.
This article also presents theoretical foundations and practical strategies for action, focusing on state reform, youth investment, and the promotion of national talent as pillars of Atlantic emancipation.
Harmocracy: Order through Harmony among Merit, People, and the State
Harmocracy is more than a political theory: it is a proposal for civilization. Numa era de ruído, fragmentação social e perda de legitimidade institucional, a OLD propõe a harmonia como princípio organizador do poder.
O mérito é o eixo central, mas articulado com a escuta ativa do povo e a sabedoria dos gestores públicos. Ao contrário dos sistemas elitistas ou populistas, a Harmocracia exige equilíbrio, inclusão e exigência simultaneamente.
Inspired by African traditions of council and mediation, and the modernity of deliberative democracies, it proposes governance based on responsibility, competence, and social cohesion.
Este artigo explora o conceito de harmonia ativa, onde cada ator social cumpre um papel calibrado para o bem comum. Analisa-se o impacto deste modelo na formulação de políticas públicas, nos processos eleitorais e na ética da liderança.
Harmocracy is the path to restoring trust between rulers and the ruled, promoting a new political culture of serenity, truth, and public mission.
Meritocratic Sovereignty: An Ethical Project for the Future
In a time when mediocrity is becoming institutionalized, Meritocratic Sovereignty rises as a beacon of national regeneration. Fundada no princípio de que o mérito é a mais justa das legitimidades, propõe uma nova base de organização do poder.
This project is neither technocratic nor moralist: it is ethical. Parte da ideia de que o Estado só cumpre sua função quando reconhece, premia e promove os mais capazes, os mais sábios, os mais comprometidos com o bem comum.
A Soberania Meritocrática exige reformas profundas nos sistemas de educação, recrutamento público, justiça e participação política. Valoriza o esforço individual, mas também cria condições institucionais para que todos possam competir em igualdade.
Este artigo apresenta fundamentos filosóficos, argumentos comparativos com modelos de sucesso e sugestões para implementação progressiva no contexto santomense.
It is an invitation to build a new citizenship: responsible, demanding, ethical, and deeply committed to the future of STP.