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Type: Academic text / book excerpt (part of house oversight investigation file)
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This document appears to be page 18 of a book or academic paper discussing political science theory, specifically Samuel Huntington's critique of modernization theory and his concept of 'authoritarian transition.' It references historical examples in Asia (Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan) and mentions Fareed Zakaria. While the content is academic, the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023475' indicates this page was included in a document production for the House Oversight Committee, likely as part of a larger cache of evidence or seized materials.

People (2)

Name Role Context
Huntington Political Scientist/Theorist
Referenced as the originator of the 'authoritarian transition' concept and critic of modernization theory.
Fareed Zakaria Journalist/Author (Former student of Huntington)
Mentioned as a former student of Huntington who recommended similar development strategies.

Organizations (1)

Name Type Context
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023475', indicating this document is part of their records.

Timeline (2 events)

1970s
Western modernization theory fell into disrepute.
Global/Academic sphere
Late 1980s
Democratic transitions in Asian countries following economic development.
South Korea and Taiwan

Locations (6)

Location Context
Cited as a country taking a different road to modernity.
Cited as a country taking a different road to modernity.
Cited as a pioneer of Western modernization.
Cited as a pioneer of Western modernization and often posited as the pinnacle of it.
Cited as an example of 'authoritarian transition' leading to democracy in the late 1980s.
Cited as an example of 'authoritarian transition' leading to democracy in the late 1980s.

Relationships (1)

Fareed Zakaria Student/Teacher Huntington
referred to as 'Huntington’s former student Fareed Zakaria'

Key Quotes (3)

"modernization could lead to bad results—to tyranny, civil war and mass violence."
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"The central piece of policy advice that emerged out of Huntington’s work was the concept of the 'authoritarian transition.'"
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"It was also the development strategy recommended by Huntington’s former student Fareed Zakaria"
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