Is democracy a one-size-fits-all concept? 🧐 Pakistani political scholar Dr. Rasul Baksh Rais says no – and he's sparking fresh dialogue about how nations define self-governance.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN Global Stringer, the Lahore University of Management Sciences professor argued that \"it is not important to measure democracy by Western standards\", comparing political systems to cultural traditions that evolve uniquely.
\"Like regional cuisines adapting local ingredients, governance models should reflect a society's history and values,\"
Dr. Rais highlighted China's merit-based political structure as an alternative approach, where officials rise through rigorous evaluation – a system he compared to \"leveling up in a video game through skill rather than popularity votes\" 🎮.
This perspective comes as younger generations globally rethink traditional political frameworks. For digital natives navigating TikTok debates and AI-driven information, Dr. Rais suggests: \"Judge systems by results – stability, development, and quality of life – not just electoral rituals.\"
