Articles by Graham Allison

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Singapore Challenges the Idea That Democracy Is the Best Form of Governance
Graham Allison – Harvad Belfer Center – TRANSCEND Media Service, 24 Aug 2015

Was Lee Kuan Yew correct in his belief that Mandarins (in the tradition of Plato’s philosopher kings) who put the public good above their personal interests are necessary for good governance? If so, will Singapore be able to sustain such high levels of talent and sacrifice in its public service? As more Americans see D.C. as an acronym for “Dysfunctional Capital,” these are questions that deserve a rigorous debate.

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