Managing the peaceful transition of authoritarian states to democracy and a market-economic system represents a tremendous challenge. Whether it comes to recons

This volume explores the various strategies, mechanisms and processes that influence rule of law dynamics across borders and the national/international divide,

Comparative analysis of case studies across East Asia provides new insights into the relationship between state building, stateness, and democracy.

Drawing on years of academic research on democracy and measurement and practical experience evaluating democratic practices for the United Nations and the Organ

This volume provides an overview of the political economy of coal in diverse country contexts. Coal is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions globally,