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Defining the West
Ghanaian philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah argues we're doomed to fail if we attempt to define western civilisation.
Also with Pakistani author and head of the 大象传媒 Urdu Service Mohammed Hanif and South African born author and critic Elleke Boehmer on Nelson Mandela's skill as a shape shifter.
Do you think political or business leaders need to be charismatic? Or do you prefer highly competent but somewhat stern people?
We鈥檇 love to hear your views on charm and charisma for a future Forum.
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