Recently, I asked Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, "In your view, how could our world shift away from politics that's dominated by power? Can China's rise change that?" Previously, I wrote about Professor Yan's paper, "Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”," where he said that the current international relations culture … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “Xun Zi’s Thoughts on International Politics and Their Implications”
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MIT study: politicians win on looks
MIT has just published an interesting study, "LOOKING LIKE A WINNER Candidate Appearance and Electoral Success in New Democracies." Here is the paper's abstract: A flurry of recent studies indicates that candidates who simply look more capable or attractive are more likely to win elections. In this article, the authors investigate whether voters‘ snap judgments of … [Read more...] about MIT study: politicians win on looks
Convergence of Eastern and Western Collectivism
My high school political science teacher said once, that the political spectrum is not linear, but rather circular. If one go far enough toward one extreme, one circle back from the other extreme. So it is with the polarity of Western Individualism and Eastern Collectivism. Where the West has often maintained a tradition of individualistic accomplishments and thoughts, the … [Read more...] about Convergence of Eastern and Western Collectivism
China Reported to be # 1 Energy Consumer – Why the Dread & Gloom?
According to a report by the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed the U.S. to become the number 1 consumer of energy. The Wall Street Journal has this report, a copy of which is included: China has passed the U.S. to become the world's biggest energy consumer, according to new data from the International Energy Agency, a milestone that reflects both China's … [Read more...] about China Reported to be # 1 Energy Consumer – Why the Dread & Gloom?
In the new frontier of terrorism and nation building, US fights, China trades. But some small disconnect of roles.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g8SC2Cv9tmF8F3ikTseBTnL_apEAD9GO0EO01 While US fights a war of increasing desperation, mired by lack of local support and increasing corruptions, China is increasingly dominant in the markets of Afghanistan, and giving plenty of aid to government, building roads and hospitals. Previously, (many hoped), India, being so … [Read more...] about In the new frontier of terrorism and nation building, US fights, China trades. But some small disconnect of roles.