( 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
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Chimerica – Reflecting on the State of the Relation between China and America this Fourth of July, America's Independence Day
Below is a video of a recent exchange between Niall Ferguson (of Harvard) and James Fallows (of the Atlantic) over the state of the relation between U.S. and China - and perhaps more importantly - over the future of that relationship (Aspen Ideas Festival). … [Read more...] about Chimerica – Reflecting on the State of the Relation between China and America this Fourth of July, America's Independence Day
A survey: did Britain purposefully create a "democratic" fervor in Hong Kong leading up to the 1997 hand-over?
Chan wrote the article, "Topics on Democracy (Part 1) — Democracy War Game," and he argued that Britain purposefully created a "democratic" fervor in Hong Kong leading up to the 1997 hand-over. I think it would be really interesting for all FM participants to answer this yes-no survey and see how everyone responds. … [Read more...] about A survey: did Britain purposefully create a "democratic" fervor in Hong Kong leading up to the 1997 hand-over?
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)"