Literary Discussions

... Is actually one of the most elite organizations in the world. It. Is composed of 3 million largely urban educated men and women , a group that is thoroughly unrepresentative of the vast peasant society that it leads. Few of its high officials have real political skills. Those promoted tend to be good technocrats who are also skilled at the art of intraparty maneuvering and patronage. It remains to be seen whether these leaders have the charisma or ability to engage in mass politics -- the skills they will need to govern a population of 1.3 billion people that is becoming increasingly assertive. - The Post-American World - Fareed Zakaria - pg 112
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