Political stability gone for a toss

This has been one heck of a year so far. Across the globe we have had popular uprisings against some regimes in power since the time I came to understand my alphabets. Arab spring is all too emphasized. But Eurozone has also been witnessing instability, which is more in the nature of economic but political repercussions of which can not and should not be ruled out. Fingers crossed here. South Asia has also had its share of political instability. Pakistan has well and truly become a failed state. Zardari, Gilani & Co has no control over what's happening in their a-blast-a-day country. Nepal has got yet another new PM. Indian UPA Government has compromised on Indian democratic traditions to ensure it continues in power. Sri Lanka and Bhutan have been pretty stable. But of course, there is no democracy in the two countries. Sri Lanka is officially a democratic regime while Bhutan has a kingdom. But interestingly, Bhutan is much more democratic than Sri Lanka. The big question to ponder is: Is this a desirable situation? Most of the countries where regimes have been overthrown are now mired in anarchy. International help (read interference) has not helped either. It's upto the citizens of these countries to unite and give themselves a sane leadership sans any help from the international community (the USA etc.)

~Ashwini