The reason is that the world lacks a nation which possesses true leadership.
It does offer something this world of ours often lacks: positive reinforcement.
It's as though some worlds lack something people need in order to live, but no one knows what it is.
When the world lacks the Way, war-horses are bred in the countryside.
The world is dismal and lacking the freedom that they pretend to enjoy.
He is sure the present world lacks romance and tenderness.
The world never lacks for potentates who want to bully their subjects or neighbors.
The world lacked what Saddam had: the long perspective.
A lot of what the world is lacking is hope.
The world may not lack for holiday television specials.