Mahbubani

Mahbubani claims the West is the source of the world's problems, because they are unwilling to accept that the "Asian Century" has come. I think in this article he raises valid arguments like it is ignorant for our nation to assume our government will work in problem areas, such as Iraq; however, Mahbubani himself is Asian and appears biased and spiteful throughout his article. He claims," Every time there is a major flare-up in the Middle East.... few of them doubt the problem's origin: the West." He makes bold statements such as the one above with out providing sources to the claim. Despite his bias he makes some strong claims, the West cannot deny. By going into Iraq without UN permission, the United States lost the right to ask Iran and other nations to follow Security Council resolutions. This was a rookie mistake. He also highlights the west failing to accept global warming, when they have created the majority of the pollutants. He admires Al Gore and admonishes George Bush. This article was focused on the shortfalls of President Bush not the "West" as Mahbubani titles it.