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In recent decades, there is a phenomenon which makes us give some attention, the so-called　Southeast Asian"Tigers" have rivaled the western"lions" for stock cliches that make economic　headlines. The myth of American economic hegemony over Asia in the imposing and patriarchal　figure of Uncle Sam has provided frequent political grist(有利) for Southeast Asian political　leaders,particularlyMalaysia's PrimeMinister Mahathir.Hehasattempted to forgean　international reputation as a snarling tiger, but lately sounds more like a barnyard dog groaning at　shadows. Without demeaning in any way the remarkable achievements of the newly developing　economics of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, these nations at times appear to be their own worst　enemies. This is often exemplified by Dr. Mahathir, who rails at Western evil whenever an　international or domestic crisis provides an opportunity.

To be more specific, the recent devaluation of the Philippine and Thai currencies, and the　subsequent pressure on the Malaysian currency has inspired Dr. Mahathir to launch an all-out　attack on the West as the source of the problem. He even alleges that the United States has　deliberately destabilized Southeast Asian economics in revenge for these nations, supporting the　brutal military rule in Mahathir, an action which the United States seems to want inspected rather　than rewarded. But by resorting to such scapegoat(替罪羊 ), instead of accepting even a bit　responsibility, the Prime Minister may undermine the future success of the region and Malaysia in　particular.

Upon further questioning, Dr. Mahathir narrowed his attack to one wealthy individual, the　well-known philanthropist (慈善家), Mr. George Sows, whose opposition to Myanmar's admission　to ASEAN(Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Mahathir found particularity, irritating. The　logical mistakes that underlie such conspiracy theories do not help Malaysia address the serious　issues of economic overheating that experts have been warning about for all these difficult periods,which include large deficits and low savings to debt ratios. In fact, the recent dramatic drop in　Malaysia's stock market and currency has led Dr. Mahathir to reverse his initial approach to the　crisis. He even announces measures that at least imply he is quite aware of excesses in his own　administration's spending policies that have contributed to this crisis of confidence. In the end, this　kind of reaction undermines the esteem that Dr. Mahathir's enlightened leadership has justly　earned.

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