Human rights are a necessary but not sufficient condition for society to be able to deal with contemporary issues such as globalization, protection of the environment, corruption, and regulation of technology. However, linking human rights with such complex problems often gives the false impression that rights are the answer to issues that must ultimately be analyzed and resolved based on political, economic, and even scientific considerations. Globalization, trade, the environment, and technology must be addressed through diplomacy and global institutions, not just a single government. While resolving these problems must respect the rights of all those affected, appeals to rights are no substitute for facing the differing social and economic priorities that exist within societies, no matter how rights-respecting they may be. Eliminating corruption is primarily a domestic issue, possible only with an honest police force and a functional and independent judiciary, but stopping corruption does not require claiming that the crime also violates human rights, since even respect for human rights does not guarantee an honest or competent government.