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International Relations
Stephen Bagwell, Matthew Rains, Meridith Lavelle
Summary: This article breaks through traditional explanations of state and agent abuse by focusing on the relationship between state leaders and government institutions. The study finds that the presence of personalist leaders can worsen human rights conditions.
JOURNAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION
(2023)
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Area Studies
Berta Alvarez-Miranda, Elisa Brey
Summary: This article tests Greenhill's theory on why stronger liberal democratic states yield to coercive engineered migration by weaker autocratic states. It offers an alternative conceptual model for this phenomenon by emphasizing the role of geopolitical considerations and the externalization of border control. The study finds that externalization of border control tends to reduce ideological polarization and hypocrisy costs, making fear of swamping of hosting resources the main domestic explanation for successful coercive engineered migration.
MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Joseph Rodgers, Heather Williams
Summary: The principle of irreversibility creates a paradox for arms control, as negotiators seek lasting progress while also needing flexibility and transparency to address security concerns. This tradeoff between irreversibility and flexibility is similar to the transparency-security tradeoff.
JOURNAL FOR PEACE AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Sebastian Dettman
Summary: In authoritarian systems, ethnic power-sharing arrangements provide stability but may splinter under democratization. The case of Malaysia shows how increasing electoral competition destabilizes ethnic party alliances. Despite efforts by the successful Democratic Action Party to broaden its support base across ethnic lines, enduring norms and protection of existing ethnic bases limit party adaptation. These findings shed light on barriers to ethnic party adaptation and the enduring nature of power-sharing practices in fluid and democratic political environments.
JOURNAL OF CURRENT SOUTHEAST ASIAN AFFAIRS
(2023)
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International Relations
Luis Da Vinha
Summary: The issue of digital authoritarianism in Africa is particularly severe due to the gradual erosion of democratic institutions in the region. Illiberal regimes exploit digital technologies to undermine fragile democracies and increase surveillance capabilities. This article assesses the risks of smart cities to democracy and proposes measures to mitigate the technological risks and promote democratic smart cities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
(2023)
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International Relations
Shakoor Ahmad Wani
Summary: This article examines the interplay of development, militarization, and culture of impunity in Balochistan. It argues that the pursuit of large-scale infrastructure projects by the State is escalating the conflict, leading to further militarization and arbitrary use of force in the region.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Alexander Baturo, Julia Gray
Summary: The paper presents a theory on the motivations behind leaders' appearances at international organizations (IOs). The authors argue that leaders use IOs for prestige rather than policy, as multilateral cooperation does not often provide direct political benefits. Both democrats and autocrats prioritize international cooperation only when their domestic situation allows. The presence of other leaders amplifies the prestige value of a visit to an IO. New data on speakers at the United Nations General Assembly support this argument.
INTERNATIONAL INTERACTIONS
(2023)
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Area Studies
Kota Suechika
Summary: The Syrian conflict is marked by intense political contestation and violent clashes, leading to the phenomenon of 'state-diffusion'. A public opinion survey reveals that regions under opposition's governance are more inclined towards rejecting the Assad regime and its state-building efforts. However, regions where the regime regained control were more likely to recognize Assad's legitimacy, possibly due to their experiences of war and political turmoil.
MEDITERRANEAN POLITICS
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Simone Papale
Summary: This article examines the effects of US security policies in Kenya, a major recipient of US support in Africa. Drawing on research on remote warfare and the principal-agent theory, it demonstrates how the chosen form of remote intervention has made US policies vulnerable to the interests and perceptions of local actors. These dynamics in Kenya have resulted in the abuse of US assistance for repressive measures against suspected groups.
JOURNAL OF INTERVENTION AND STATEBUILDING
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Gabriella Levy
Summary: When state armed forces engage in violence against civilians during civil wars, individuals' support for the government is influenced by their perceptions of violence, governance, and ideology. Ideological similarity and effective governance can mitigate the negative impact of military violence and enhance the positive impact of insurgent abuse on attitudes towards the government.
JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Chuchu Zhang, Sujata Ashwarya
Summary: China has changed its traditional approach to the Middle East in recent years and adopted a strategy of constructive intervention. Research shows that this constructive intervention is a selective strategy that allows China to adjust its decisions and actions flexibly to achieve two foreign policy objectives: changing unfavorable elements and preserving favorable elements.
Article
International Relations
Richard A. I. Johnson, Aaron P. Shreve
Summary: This study examines the motivations behind arms imports by states, finding that states with higher levels of negative status inconsistency tend to import more status symbol weapons, particularly non-democratic personalist regimes.
JOURNAL OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Sanur Sharma
Summary: This article discusses the challenges in the current AI governance system and the relationship between data, algorithm, technology, governance, and geopolitics in its successful implementation. It presents the Adaptive-Hybrid AI Governance framework that models trustworthy AI and associated risks through technical, ethical, and societal regulations. The article emphasizes the importance of trustworthy AI and examines how major countries are shaping their AI regulatory mechanisms. It also provides a case study on ethical AI governance in defense.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Rakshit Kweera
Summary: This article discusses the significance and impact of drones in cross-border terrorism between India and Pakistan, analyzing the development and use of drones, and proposing possible solutions.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Carlos Tornel
Summary: This paper uses Critical Political Economy (CPE) to examine energy transitions in Mexico, focusing on the conflicts between different energy visions and territorial struggles. The analysis is based on two low-carbon infrastructure projects in Yucatan, Mexico, considering the broader implications for political economy and contemporary struggles. The paper argues for a critical approach that ensures low-carbon infrastructure serves as the material basis for pluriversal transitions informed by affected communities and their territorial struggles, rather than new forms of extraction.
REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Inan Ruma
Summary: This study aims to analyze the historical continuity and change in Turkish foreign policy using Critical Theory as a framework. It suggests that these changes in Turkish foreign policy have been influenced by historical changes in production relations and world orders. The study finds that the formation and making of Turkish foreign policy have been influenced by global capitalist relations of production and the corresponding world orders, which have been the major framework for change and continuity in the country's foreign policy over the past 100 years. The main argument is that the continuity and change in Turkish foreign policy have been shaped by the interplay of production and world order.
ULUSLARARASI ILISKILER-INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
(2023)
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International Relations
Lucie Tungul
Summary: This study investigates the impact of diaspora embeddedness in specific contexts on transnational mobilization, emphasizing the importance of opportunity structures in the host country. Furthermore, state-led transnationalism and repression pose challenges to diaspora activism.
Article
International Relations
Daniel D. Bradlow, Magalie L. Masamba
Summary: This article assesses the presence of the New Development Bank (NDB) in Africa, focusing on the role played by NDB and the Africa Regional Centre (ARC). It evaluates their performance and suggests ways to enhance transparency and establish the ARC as a truly new type of multilateral development bank.
Article
International Relations
Alberto Muti, Grant Christopher, Noel Stott
Summary: The links between verification and irreversibility are not well understood, but this study shows that they are deeply linked and mutually supporting. By mapping activities through stages of a disarmament process, the study demonstrates how verification contributes to irreversibility. The study also identifies qualities of verification processes that are especially relevant to irreversibility.
JOURNAL FOR PEACE AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Wildmer Daniel Gregori, Maria Martinez-Cillero, Michela Nardo
Summary: This study examines the impact of cross-border acquisitions on firms' productivity levels in the European Union. The findings suggest that such acquisitions decrease the productivity of the acquired firms, especially in the manufacturing sector.
