Socialism, Capitalism, and Modernity

Communism is gone, but while it was alive and in power it bred profound moral pathologies that still haunt the region.

China is aggressively working to reshape its image, touting the “Chinese Dream” and its desire for a peaceful rise to power on the international stage.

Can regionalism help to redress the uneven spread and internal weaknesses of democracy in Southeast Asia? Unforeseen events in the region and positive political entrepreneurship may yet transform ASEAN into…