Asian democracy for the 21st century

Article Abstract:

A proposed future government system for East Asian governments, that embodies the Confucian and Western democratic principles, lies in the formation of a bicameral legislative system. The legislative system is divided into a lower house of democratically elected officials and an upper house or 'House of Scholars' that is a collection of officials who qualified based on a competitive examination. These scholar-officials in the upper house would serve to check and balance the decision of the elected head of state and those of the lower house. This system would ensure that no tyranny or mob rule would rise to solve domestic problems.

Legislative Bodies, National Legislative Bodies, Methods, Innovations, Asia, Political science

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A refugee crisis doesn't have to happen

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The coming U.S. war against the Taliban could cause a refugee crisis since Afghanistan's neighbors have closed their borders, but buffer zones may alleviate the emergency. Military-protected zones would lessen civilian casualties and demonstrate that the war is against terrorists, not Muslims or Afghani citizens.

United States, Exiles & Refugees, Afghanistan, Editorial, Refugees, Immigration law, Refugees, Afghan, Afghan refugees

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Pakistan's good sense should extend to Kashmir

Article Abstract:

Pakistani politician Husain Haqqani gives his take on relations between India and Pakistan following the attack on the Indian parliament in December. Pakistan's tolerance of militant Islamic groups is criticized, and the urgent need for diplomacy is argued, especially for the Kashmir region.

India, Pakistan, Intnl Terrorist Actions, Bilateral Diplomacy, Column, Pakistani foreign relations, Indian foreign relations, Diplomacy, Terrorism, International offenses, Kashmir (Region)

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