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This document appears to be page 16 of a geopolitical essay or briefing. The text contrasts the 'velvet' revolutions of 1989-90 in Central Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary) with the more difficult political landscapes of the Arab world and China. It argues against the idealistic assumption that modern revolutions will easily result in Western-style democracies, citing lack of cultural ties to the West and economic incentives as key differences.