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Popular Sovereignty, Corruption and the Perils of Rising Hegemony
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Popular Sovereignty, Corruption and the Perils of Rising Hegemony

At the heart of any functioning democracy lies the fundamental principle that the power to govern emanates from the consent and will of the people. A government that deviates from this principle and becomes detached from the needs and aspirations of its citizens inevitably breeds corruption and oppression. When faced with such circumstances, the people...

Philippines asserts sovereignty over Second Thomas Shoal
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Philippines asserts sovereignty over Second Thomas Shoal

The Philippines says it won’t abandon the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea after Beijing told it to remove a grounded warship from the area. Manila earlier accused China’s coast guard of using water cannons and dangerous moves to prevent it from sending supplies to troops there. Source link