May 1, 2012

Is Asia's Rise Resistible?

Brahma Chellaney, Project Syndicate

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A favorite theme in international debate nowadays is whether Asia’s rise signifies the West’s decline. But the current focus on economic malaise in Europe and the United States is distracting attention from the many serious challenges that call into question Asia’s continued success.

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