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Sentiment, Reason, and Law: Policing in the Republic of China on Taiwan
April 30, 2018
The Republic of China on Taiwan spent nearly four decades as a single-party state under dictatorial rule (1949-1987) before transitioning to liberal democracy.
Political Contestation and New Social Forces in the Middle East and North Africa
March 9, 2018
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Labor Activism under Egypt’s New Authoritarianism
October 4, 2017
ABSTRACTDespite security surveillance, forced dismissals of labor activists, and referrals of labor activists and protesters to military trials, labor activism remains at the forefront of societal...
Preventing ISIS 3.0: Winning the Peace in Iraq
March 20, 2017
ABSTRACTThe Iraqi government, the Peshmerga, the international coalition and a consortium of militia have been winning the war against ISIS in Iraq. The concern moving forward is whether Iraq’s...
War Is Coming: Between Past and Future Violence in Lebanon
March 16, 2017
ABSTRACTFrom 1975 to 1990, Lebanon experienced a long war involving various national and international actors.
Routines and Ruptures in Protests and Policing in Jordan
March 16, 2017
ABSTRACTPolitical protests in non-democratic settings are not always contentious.
Legalizing Authoritarianism in Egypt
January 25, 2017
ABSTRACTThis talk examines the ways through which successive Egyptian governments have utilized lawmaking to eliminate opponents and silence voices of dissent since the coup of 3 July 2013.
The Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab World
April 13, 2016
AbstractIn this talk Joseph Sassoon discusses his recently released book Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab Republics (Cambridge University Press, 2016).
Of Paradigms, Politics and Principles: The 2016 Taiwan Elections and Implications for China’s Security Strategy and Cross-Strait Relations
December 1, 2015
Sponsored by the Taiwan Democracy Project and the U.S.
Liberal Taiwan versus Illiberal South Korea: The Divergent Paths of Electoral Campaign Regulation
November 11, 2015
Abstract:Both South Korea and Taiwan are considered consolidated democracies, but the two countries have developed very different sets of electoral campaign regulations.
Taiwan's Democracy at a Crossroads: Options and Prospects for Constitutional Reform
October 26, 2015
Activists push a ball reading "constitutional reform" during a sit-in to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the Sunflower Movement outside the Legislative Yuan in Taipei March 18, 2015....
LAD Course: University of Cape Town, April 2015
April 20, 2015
The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Development Policy and Practice (GSDPP), in collaboration with the Leadership Academy for Development (LAD), an affiliate of Stanford University,...
The End(s) of Compassion? Buddhist Charity and the State in Taiwan
April 17, 2015
ABSTRACTThe Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi (Ciji) Foundation from Taiwan is perhaps one of the largest Buddhist charities in the Chinese world today.
Communication Power and Taiwan's Democratization
February 20, 2015
AbstractIn 2010-2011, the "Arab Spring" brought unexpected revolutions to many Middle Eastern and North African countries.
The Digital Defenders of Children
February 5, 2015
AbstractThorn (www.wearethorn.org) drives technology innovation to fight child sexual exploitation.
The Ties that Bind: Elite Networks and Stability in Iraq and Syria
January 29, 2015
Abstract: Why and how do elite arrangements vary across authoritarian regimes?
Pathways to Democracy: Taiwan's Lessons for China
January 17, 2015
Abstract:Authoritarian ruling parties are expected to resist democratization, often times at all costs.
The Politics of Polarization: Taiwan in Comparative Perspective
October 17, 2014
Over the past year and more, Taiwan’s political elite has been deadlocked over the question of deepening economic relations with the People’s Republic of China.
Why the United States Spends So Much More on Health Care than Other Countries: Economic, Institutional and Political Perspectives
June 5, 2014
Abstract: The United States spends over 17 percent of GDP on health care; the next six highest countries spend over 11 percent.
From Saffron to Development? Causes and Consequences of the Indian Elections
June 4, 2014
Abstract: The recently concluded 16th Lok Sabha elections in India was the biggest democratic election in history.
Diary of a Banished Prince
May 28, 2014
Abstract: Moulay Hicham’s newly published memoir, Journal d’un prince banni, retells his personal life within the context of devastating political critique against the Moroccan political system,...
Open Budgets: The Political Economy of Transparency, Participation and Accountability
May 15, 2014
Abstract: Decisions about “who gets what, when, and how” are perhaps the most important that any government must make.
Contemporary Challenges in Global Public Health: A Discussion on How Health is an Integral Aspect of the Overall Development and Sustainability Landscape
May 2, 2014
For nearly 70 years, CARE has been serving individuals and families in the world's poorest communities.
The Geography of Governance: Evidence from Slums, Satellites and Foreign Aid
April 24, 2014
Abstract: It is almost too obvious to state, but access to public services and the nature of governance varies hugely within countries, regions and cities.
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