prediction : political : NON-DEMOCRATIC CAPITALISM [+] serious ballot by Cathexis ACTIVE Thu Sep 28, 06 - Tue May 20, 08 (Category - GEOPOLITICS & ECONOMCS) In the latest issue of Democracy - A Journal of Ideas, Ely Ratner and Naazeen Barma argue that the real challenge posed by China is not material or military, but ideological. They assert that the rise of China presents the West, for the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a formidable ideological challenge to their paradigm. The 'China model' powerfully combines two components -- illiberal capitalism, the practice and promotion of a governance strategy where markets are free but politics are not; and illiberal sovereignty, an approach to international relations that emphasizes the inviolability of national borders in the face of international intervention. China's rise, in turn, presents a successful and, in many nations' eyes, increasingly legitimate model for national development, one that poses a distinct alternative to Western-style democratic liberalism. How do you think Western nations will have to adapt in order to remain economically competitive? (acks to K. Baer) Politically defensive (e.g., increase security, etc.) Politically offensive (e.g., actively undermine alliances with other illiberal regimes, etc.) Military threat/ confrontation Provide support/ incentives to workers (education, social programs, lessen risks, etc.) Become less economically liberal (e.g., push more risks on to workers, etc.) Become less politically liberal (e.g., curtail freedoms, more govt impact on workers) No action needed; don't believe the combination is sustainable (capitalism requires Democracy) No action needed; don't believe the combination is competitive (Democracy helps capitalism) West will stop ignoring their lack of standards in pursuit of a buck Ballot #102632 : SEE RESULTS Comment: show your vote with comment?

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