An old debate that pits democratic values against Asian traditions of strongman rule and preferences for economic progress over political reform still resonates in the region.

Keywords:
Catharin, Dalpino, Southeast, Asia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, authoritarianism, democratization, performance
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