To the extent that culture matters in politics, the recent spate of leadership changes in Northeast Asia suggests that Asian societies are more tolerant — if not supportive — of dynastic succession.
South Korea's recently elected president, Park Geun Hye, is the daughter of Park Chung Hee, who ruled the country from 1961 to 1979.
China's incoming president, Xi Jinping, is the son of Xi Zhongxun, a former vice premier.