News Analysis: Unlikely Champion of Democracy Rises in a Region of Strongmen Not long ago, Mahathir Mohamad’s repressive tactics helped divide Malaysia. He has suddenly become a symbol of inclusion at a time the world is embracing autocracy. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:What Is the United Nations? Explaining Its Purpose, Power and ProblemsBolton Warns of ‘Terrible Consequences’ for Those Doing Business with IranAn Apology — and a Pledge — on Sex Abuse From Germany’s BishopsDeliberate or Not, Trump’s Speech Draws Laughter at the U.N.Bill Cosby, Brett Kavanaugh, U.N.: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingFact Check of the Day: Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech to the United Nations