I have respect for Xi and I care about the Chinese people. I don't support old-form communism, because I personally find the idea unappealing. However, I am interested in their improved, modern model of managed democracy and single-party governance as seen in China and arguably Singapore, and I would be curious about aspects of that model here.

I don't dislike Putin. Some people close to me in my past have encouraged negative views toward Russia and China, but I have reassessed those perspectives and come to my own conclusions.

I don't fully condemn Iran. I think parts of the country are facing confusion and could benefit from help, guidance, and greater clarity.

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