Western countries are thoroughly accustomed to being the centre of global attention, which they have come to regard as their natural birthright. Not so China. It was thwarted in its attempt to hold the 2000 Olympics, which, as a result of American-led pressure, was awarded to Sydney. Martin Jacques accustomamericanattempt share on social
Western countries in particular can today no longer be separated from Muslim societies, because they have them within themselves. They are themselves internally globalized. Ulrich Beck countryglobalizeinternally Change image and share on social
Western democracies exalt the ideal of social equality, but our economic system arguably emerged from 16th-century Calvinism, a religion whose members believed that God showed favor by bestowing wealth and other forms of success on what they called 'the chosen.' Martha Beck 16tharguablybelieve share on social
Western enthusiasm for democracy stops when those opposed to its policies are elected to office. Tariq Ali democracyelectenthusiasm Change image and share on social
Western environmentalists might value their independence, but their organizations are largely donor driven, and if he wanted to, Putin could have a lot to donate. Robert Zubrin donatedonordrive Change image and share on social
Western Europe GDP per capita - not taking into account the new accession counties - was lower in 2001 relative to that of the US than any time since the 1960's. John Hutton accessionaccountcapita Change image and share on social
Western Europeans are not having any babies. John Rhys-Davies babyeuropeanwestern Change image and share on social
Western films don't do very well in India. Baz Luhrmann filmindiawestern Change image and share on social
Western ghosts are evil, but Korean ghosts are about making peace. That is part of our Korean psyche. Min-sik Choi evilghostkorean Change image and share on social
Western history has been a history of deed done, actions performed and results achieved. Arthur Erickson achieveactiondeed Change image and share on social
