Modern Imperialism
Banned
Could there be a non-democratic country that respects individual and economic rights to the same level as Western Europe or the United States? People are allowed to speak their minds, have private businesses, invest, move around, no censorship, religious freedom, women’s rights, even gay rights, and etc. They just can’t vote or hold the highest offices. They can be appointed or earn position through merit. That is acceptable but they can’t get in through elections. Living standards must be considered the same as the first world which is the easier part considering the gulf oil rich countries. Could a nation like this develop?