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Seeking Truth From Facts: Alf & Steve Hsu — #68
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Autocracy as a Stepping Stone to Democracy
Successful Asian economies like South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Singapore experienced periods of autocratic governance before transitioning to democracy. This historical pattern highlights that many of these countries were only recently established as democracies and underwent significant authoritarian measures, including suppression of labor unions and violence against intellectuals, to facilitate rapid development. The premise suggests that nations striving for modernization may require initial autocratic rule to implement necessary reforms and achieve improvements in education, health, and nutrition, ultimately paving the way for a transition to a more democratic and liberal system.
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