Tag: Authoritarianism
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Calmly Considered: The Demise of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
In this month's installment, Allan Bevere and I reflect on the rise of authoritarianism in recent years. "Democracy is receding in the world and authoritarianism is on the rise. Why is this? What is authoritarianism and what are the circumstances that lead people to trust their futures to authoritarians? How do we recognize authoritarian figures?…
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Politics 2016 and Christian Mission
The Kruse Kronicle byline is, "Contemplating the intersection of work, the global economy, and Christian Mission." While politics is not the primary focus of this blog, it is impossible to escape how this presidential election is reshaping Christian Mission for substantial segments of American Christianity. In short, we ask how our discipleship should shape our…
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The rich scent of freedom
The Economist: The rich scent of freedom Will a wealthier China become less authoritarian? FOR Americans, the psychological tremors of a Chinese moon walk could coincide with another shock. Some time in the next 20 years, if China’s growth stays on course, its economy will overtake America’s to become the largest in the world. By…
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State Inc.
Boston Globe: State Inc. The most important new forces in global business are aggressive, wealthy, and entrepreneurial. But they aren't corporations: they're authoritarian governments. IT WAS THE biggest corporate deal in the history of sub-Saharan Africa: Last October, a foreign firm spent nearly $6 billion for a chunk of Standard Bank, the South African company…