If so, what are the implications of this?
How long has this phenomenon occurred?

In terms of quality of life?
The only places I can think of are Japan, Malaysia and Dubai
No, I do not plan on moving to a nonwestern country, I am just curious

If you live in such a country, what problems do you face culturally and politically?

Look. Democrats are NEVER going to hold power again. Never. That's why the Supreme court votes the way ti does and why Trump acts they way he acts. Republicans do not plan on ever having democratic leadership ever holding power again. To be honest, even if they somehow DID get in power again, the republicans will just pull a trump and tie everything in legalese until they're in power again then pardon themselves. This country is done.

I live in the woods away from civilization. My only interaction with the outside world is my weekly grocery run. Why should I give a fuck about anything or anyone outside of my 1 square acre?