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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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A Democracy Can Overcome Extremism
By michael on 27/02/2011
The closing of houses of worship, assault on an orphanage and stabbing of a religious leader all happened in front of our eyes and under full media coverage. We cannot say that we did not see this coming. As a democratic society, the blame rests with us. The government that has done little to prevent such acts — even possibly provoking hostility toward a certain group in some instances — is, like it or not, a democratically elected one.
Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
A hypothesis:
A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”.
Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.