MATTHIEU LANGE WRITES – “Not all heroes wear capes.” This saying, originating from the 1900s in reference to pop culture superheroes, has become popular in our generation to portray individuals that demonstrate exceptional qualities. The concept of a hero, however, is as old as history itself, and the qualities required…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Probably the most inclusive and sophisticated weekly take on global political trends (not just Asia’s) appears regularly in WORLD POST (http://www.theworldpost.com) under the pen of Nathan Gardels, one of America’s best informed and most sophisticated global commentators. Here, for example, is his take for the weekend of 5-6…
