Monthly Archives: February 2011

Savaging Sudan

Savaging Sudan     “Thus ended the Battle of Omdurman—the most signal triumph ever gained by the arms of science over barbarians[1]. Within the space of five hours the strongest and best-armed savage army yet arrayed against a modern European Power had … Continue reading

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Democracy vs Despotism

Democracy versus Despotism: India & China Reality check Recent remarks by TV talk show hosts repeated a message that has wide acceptance in mainstream US and EU academic circles since the 1980s: China’s strong development is unsustainable because the lack … Continue reading

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