National Interest: One dynasty dimming

February 25, 2013 15:14

You can frame this question in one of many ways. What has changed fundamentally in politics over the past decade, or what hasn't? Or, what is it that has changed radically and dramatically, and yet looks like the continuation of an old, familiar pattern? The short answer to this muddled question: dynastic politics. Read

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