The two most populous countries on earth, China and India, have both begun jockeying for position on the world’s global stage. Why does it matter? India is democratic, China is authoritarian. The winner of this race will not only have an immediate impact on the diplomatic balance of power but act as a credible model for any country wishing to further its own development, creating a huge domino effect that could see dozens of countries converting to either democratic or authoritarian governments. To call it high stakes would be an understatement.
India, China, economic, modernity, politics, system,
Jeffrey, Kieran
Supervisors: O'Hara, G
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Year: 2017
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