The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei symbolizes Taiwan’s historical struggle and its current geopolitical significance. With democratic Taiwan facing increasing pressure from China, the island’s political landscape and international relations remain tense. Taiwan’s alignment with the U.S. and Japan is crucial in deterring Chinese aggression, highlighting the island’s role in global stability.
The article compares the evolution of democracy in Latin America and Asia, contrasting the reactive nature of Latin American democratization during economic crises with the deliberate choice of democracy by economically successful Asian countries. It argues that strong, developmental governments in Asia fostered stability and economic growth, unlike the crisis-driven reforms in Mexico.
People around the world are getting progressively wealthier – and that doesn’t just apply to those who already own great wealth. What does the future hold for global wealth? The answer is encouraging. Our analysis of over 50 key markets in this year’s Global Wealth Report shows the world is getting progressively richer across all …
There is much talk about populism, democracy, conservatives, neoliberals, progressives, independents, no labels, republicans, autocrats, libertarians, authoritarians, totalitarians, infallible Iman, anarchists, supreme leaders, tyranny, and many other schisms. Monarchical regimes are fading away and constrained in their ability to govern, remaining as symbolic figures, except …