Tag: Jasmine Revolution

• India and the Arab Revolutions

  A democratic transition in the Arab world is essential for India not only has civilizational linkages to West Asia and the Maghreb but also dense economic connections. And if India has seen its immediate neighbourhood descend into chaos of one form or the other due to failed transitions to democracy, it cannot now afford the…

  Jabin T. Jacob

  15 September 2011

  Foreign Policy

  Chinese foreign policy, democracy, Egypt, Indian foreign policy, Jasmine Revolution, Pakistan, Tunisia, United States, Xinjiang

• China and the Arab Revolutions

  Rather than concentrate all power in one person or even in a select few, the Chinese Communist Party sought to increase its membership – to some 80 million, now – and to draft into its ranks, the educated and the talented. These select are allowed the freedom to be frank and critical to the rulers,…

  Jabin T. Jacob

  15 September 2011

  Comparative Politics, Political Parties

  Communist Party of China (CPC), Egypt, Jasmine Revolution, Pakistan, Tunisia