Bullshit:
…Here, too, as the 21st century unfolds, we will see the exact opposite outcome. The return of Asia will be accompanied by an astonishing Asian renaissance in which many diverse Asian cultures will rediscover their lost heritage of art and philosophy.
There is no question that Asians will celebrate the return of history. The only question is: Will the West join them in these celebrations, or will they keep waiting for the end to come?
Reality:
‘Tension grows between India and China as Asia slips into cold war‘
- The Times, 12/11/09
‘Chinese petitioners held in illicit ‘black jails’, report claims‘
- The Guardian, 12/11/09
‘Cambodia’s embrace of ex-Thai leader stirs tensions‘
- The International Herald Tribune, 12/11/09
‘Protesters clash with police in Nepal‘
- The International Herald Tribune, 12/11/09
‘Clinton appelle à la libération “inconditionnelle” de Suu Kyi‘
– Le Monde, 12/11/09
Nice try, Mr Mahbubani.
(Not that strong economic growth and democratisation throughout Asia are all doom and gloom, obviously. I am just making a point).
NB
The brain damage joke isn’t funny, by the way. I can only presume that humour receives criminal sanction in Singapore. Much else does, after all.
