Authoritarian vs. Democratic States: A Comparative Analysis

Research Scripts: Talking Order and Roles

• Evan Chiu
• Jacob Pak
• Brendan Ng
• Evan Chow

Examples of Successful Authoritarian States

• China
  • Successes
    • Economic growth
    • Handling of pandemic
• UAE
  • Economic growth
  • Innovation
• Singapore
  • Successes
    • Economic growth and dramatic quality of life improvements
  • Methods
    • Long-term planning and execution
    • Adaptability to changing political and economic environment
    • Focus on education
    • Business friendly environment

Examples of Unsuccessful Democratic States

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Why are Authoritarian Countries Perceived as Better to Live In?

• Economic opportunity - Evan Chow
• Cultural preservation
• Leadership consistency
• Strong law enforcement - Brendan
• Social unity
• Less freedom, more safety - Brendan
  • Stricter laws, more surveillance, Judicial Processes, public spaces, and crime prevention.
  • In America, there are 120.5 firearms for every 100 Americans.
  • In China, there are 3.6 firearms per every 100 Chinese.
  • Less freedom creates more safety.
  • Less freedom creates more predictability.
  • The rules are protecting you.
  • If you follow the rules, you are safer.
  • The rules may be strict, but that is what keeps people in line.

Potential Counter-Arguments

• Lack of rights, freedoms, and privacy
• Corruption
• Censorship in the media.
• Lack of accountability
• Gender roles / Equality

Links

• 6 Common Leadership Styles — and How to Decide Which to Use When
• The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule | Freedom House

4 Points

• Crime - Brendan
• Economics - Evan Chow
• Quality of Life - Jacob Pak
• Government Efficiency + Overall benefits (Conclusion) - Evan Chiu