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I was criticizing democracy, but if we're talking about politics around the world I actually don't think Western post-enlightenment philosophy can be applied ad hoc to any nation around the world and improve it. I think some people, some cultures, actually prosper more under more authoritarian means of rule. Generally, I don't think policy, systems, and governing structure really matter a great deal except in niche cases.
A competent people will form a competent form of governance and generate a powerful nation. China has underwent dramatic transformation throughout history but for the most part has remained a powerful regional force at the very least. Same goes for France, Germany, and so on.
I picked Helsinki and Vyborg for a reason.