Tag: Democracy

Calmly Considered: The Demise of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism

May 9, 2022

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mwkruse

in Calmly Considered Podcast Video, Christian Life, Culture, Globalization, Politics, Public Policy

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?…
Politics 2016 and Christian Mission

Oct 29, 2016

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Politics

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…
The World is Not Falling Apart

Dec 23, 2014

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mwkruse

in Great Divergence, Human Progress, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

Slate: The World is Not Falling Apart Never mind the headlines. We've never lived in such peaceful times. I've repeatedly revisited the theme in my blogging that the world is improving in many ways. That is routinely met with skepticism, even outrage. How can I be so insensitive as to say the world is getting…
Progressive Pragmatism

May 23, 2014

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mwkruse

in Politics, Public Policy

The American Interest: Progressive Pragmatism The Obama Administration represents the dawn of a new and superior conception of American foreign policy. … … Over the past two decades, policy has oscillated between liberal internationalism and neoconservatism. Liberal internationalism dominated during the Clinton years, with UN- or NATO-backed humanitarian interventions in Haiti, Somalia, Bosnia and Kosovo.…
Economic Development Links

Apr 8, 2014

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mwkruse

in Africa, Capitalism and Markets, China, Demography, Economic Development, Environment, Europe, Health and Medicine, Human Progress, Immigration, India, Links – Economic Development, Microenterprise, Politics, Poverty, Public Policy, Sociology, Technology (Food & Water), Technology (Manufacturing & Construction)), Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

1. You Decide: Save the People or Save the Planet #StopTheMyth 2. New York Times: The End of the ‘Developing World’ BILL GATES, in his foundation’s annual letter, declared that “the terms ‘developing countries’ and ‘developed countries’ have outlived their usefulness.” He’s right. If we want to understand the modern global economy, we need a…
Is China the new idol for emerging economies? – Dambisa Moyo

Mar 21, 2014

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mwkruse

in Capitalism and Markets, China, Economic Development, International Affairs, Poverty

TED: Is China the new idol for emerging economies? – Dambisa Moyo "The developed world holds up the ideals of capitalism, democracy and political rights for all. Those in emerging markets often don't have that luxury. In this powerful talk, economist Dambisa Moyo makes the case that the west can't afford to rest on its…
Communism vs. Democracy and Markets. Are these the only viable options?

Jul 29, 2013

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mwkruse

in China, Globalization, International Affairs, Public Policy

The past century has been a competition between two metanarratives: communism vs. democracy and markets. Is it possible that there are other viable ways of organizing human societies? Eric Li offers a fascinating window into Chinese culture and suggests that there may indeed be viable alternatives. The Chinese model may not be feasible in other…
What is Governance?

Feb 2, 2012

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mwkruse

in China, Politics

The American Interest: What is Governance? Francis Fukuyama … We Americans tend to believe that democracy is an intrinsic part of good governance and that more democracy means better quality government. … … I have no doubt that more democratic accountability will improve governance in many poor countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle…
Religious baby boom primed to send shock waves through secular world

Nov 10, 2010

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mwkruse

in Demography, Ecclesia, Religion, Trends: Social

The Australian: Religious baby boom primed to send shock waves through secular world Canadian author Eric Kaufmann sees demography as a time bomb for democracy WE know about the ageing of developed countries and the number of people on the move, but the figures can still startle. In 1900, the West, including Russia and eastern…
India’s surprising economic miracle

Sep 30, 2010

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mwkruse

in China, Economic Development, Economic News, India, Trends: Economic

Economist: India's surprising economic miracle The country’s state may be weak, but its private companies are strong. … Or does it? Despite the headlines, India is doing rather well. Its economy is expected to expand by 8.5% this year. It has a long way to go before it is as rich as China—the Chinese economy…