Far too often, the stories that dominate our discussions are not the ones that will matter most over the arc of time. The drama of “if it bleeds, it leads” remains the most dominant driver of news and social media, which means that larger forces remain under-examined. Bad news often happens quickly; positive news often evolves slowly.
well, it's certainly entirely men in power in the governments, but in private sector and home life and in terms of lived lives, businesses, and in the Gulf certainly, it is both men and women participating quite actively in shaping and deciding.
In general, one ought to have scruples about praising any regime that violates human rights. Any praise should be balanced by a mention of its victims and a statement that it ought to fix its human rights record and stop doing that.
That said, I love Qatar's immigration policy. It's not totally human rights compatible, but it's far better than the West. We should throw out our own idiotic immigration control regime and start a new immigration system on the basis of copying Qatar, with a few amendments in the direction of more human rights scruples.
Maybe where you say 'people' and 'families' and 'residents,' you should consider using the word 'men' instead
well, it's certainly entirely men in power in the governments, but in private sector and home life and in terms of lived lives, businesses, and in the Gulf certainly, it is both men and women participating quite actively in shaping and deciding.
Another interesting piece here, with much to ponder.
"They are looking to a future where neither religion nor carbon resources are the primary drivers of their societies."
Then they should start by reading the U.S. Constitution.
In general, one ought to have scruples about praising any regime that violates human rights. Any praise should be balanced by a mention of its victims and a statement that it ought to fix its human rights record and stop doing that.
That said, I love Qatar's immigration policy. It's not totally human rights compatible, but it's far better than the West. We should throw out our own idiotic immigration control regime and start a new immigration system on the basis of copying Qatar, with a few amendments in the direction of more human rights scruples.