Dubai was in the news earlier this week, as the 15 year leader of the city-state died Wednesday. What I found most curious when reading this article is how the city-state’s story was similar to that of another city-state, Singapore. Both surrounded by more powerful, resource rich countries, yet became relative beacons in their regions due to the relative economic prosperity, stability and security. And while both are known for relatively strong-handed governments (with Dubai’s not even elected, a reform that has been promised but not delivered), political and social liberalisation continues in both locales.
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Dubai was in the news earlier this week, as the 15 year leader of the city-state died Wednesday. What I found most curious when reading this article is how the city-state’s story was similar to that of another city-state, Singapore. Both surrounded by more powerful, resource rich countries, yet became relative beacons in their regions […]