( A short thesis exploring the problems and viability of implementing a democratic system from a developing country’s point of view. The thesis concludes with an introduction of an interesting hybrid system that seems to be taking shape in the ongoing political evolutionary process in China. This article is the final part of the 2-part series on democracy, and was first … [Read more...] about Topics on Democracy (Part 2) — A Model for the 21st Century
Topics on Democracy (Part 1) — Democracy War Game
( This article was first published on May 23, 2009 on the following website : chinablogs.wordpress.com ) aaa *** *** ( Important : Please note that this article is NOT a rebuttal of Raj's recent Democracy article. Nor has it anything at all to do with his article in any way. It is a pure coincidence that his article was published just before mine. It has always been my … [Read more...] about Topics on Democracy (Part 1) — Democracy War Game
Addition To My "Follow-On Article (2)"
*** ( NOTE : This is an addition to the 2nd "follow-on" article I wrote recently. I would highly recommend you read that article first before starting this one if you haven't already. The purpose of this article is to answer a couple of questions raised by some readers. ) *** ( click here to read that follow-on article ) … [Read more...] about Addition To My "Follow-On Article (2)"
Follow-On Article (2) (for the Sichuan Quake article)
*** ( NOTE : This is the 2nd and last "follow-on" article of the parent artcle titled : "Putting the Sichuan Quake into Perspective". This 2nd "follow-on" article, like the 1st one, is NOT meant to be a stand-alone article. I would therefore highly recommend you read that article before starting this one. The parent article is only 1 page long, and should provide the context … [Read more...] about Follow-On Article (2) (for the Sichuan Quake article)
Follow-On Article (1) (for the Sichuan Quake article)
*** ( NOTE : This is a follow-on of the artcle titled : "Putting the Sichuan Quake into Perspective". This 2nd article is NOT meant to be a stand-alone article. I would therefore highly recommend you read that article before starting this one. The 1st article is only 1 page long, and should provide the context in which this article should be viewed ) *** ( click here to … [Read more...] about Follow-On Article (1) (for the Sichuan Quake article)