Shadi Hamid on Democracy, Liberalism, and the Middle East
Democracy Paradox
The Rise of China and the Pitfalls of Autocracy
This chapter explores the rise of China and its autocratic regime, highlighting the negative consequences of an all-encompassing state on human spirit and motivations. It discusses the resilience of democracies, particularly the American system, cautioning against autocracies and emphasizing historical misalignments with human nature.
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