This chapter consists of three sections. First, I analyze PIJ’s view of the state as outlined in its political philosophy with the perceived need to control it. I then proceed to analyze the constituents of the state, the political and democratic processes as outlined by PIJ, and the framework in which these processes take place. We see that there are inherent democratic deficiencies and limitations to its outline of a just society. The future society of PIJ can, at best, be described as one that is non-liberal, yet rights based. Third, after assessing the conception of a just society, I conclude this chapter by arguing that PIJ’s desire to return to a perceived ideal past is reflected in its analysis of violence, which is of a conservative nature.

Avishai Margalit argues in his chapter that it is more urgent and more important to prevent injustice than to promote justice. From his point of view, refraining from evil takes precedence over pursuing the good. As a way to illustrate this approach of questions of justice, both at the national and international levels, Margalit gives a number of examples taken from history.