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Monarchy
October 12, 2018
Beware the Thailand King’s New Power Play
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
The recent changes to a key advisory body for the monarchy points to the further consolidation of the new Thai king’s power.
February 08, 2018
Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
Repeated election delays are the product of a fierce power struggle that is still ongoing.
January 19, 2017
Trump, Putin, Xi, and the Return of Kingship
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A global surge in populist and strongman leadership may herald the return of a more "natural" state of politics.
December 31, 2016
Australia and the Crown
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Australia's debate on becoming a republic continues to rage on.
November 18, 2016
The Solution to Illiberal Democracy in the Age of Trump: Liberal Autocracy
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Recent events should make Western governments reexamine exactly what they are advocating for.
October 15, 2016
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rama IX served as a revered symbol and also shielded his country from the worst consequences of its political instability.
January 27, 2016
India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
It's not unimaginable that India could have emerged as a constitutional monarchy.
February 05, 2015
The Prince Philip Knighthood and the Australian Republic
By Lisa Singh
The award underscores why the monarchy is an anachronism for Australia.
June 24, 2014
Why Monarchies Are Still Relevant and Useful in the 21st Century
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Think monarchies are bad? Think again.
July 26, 2013
The Rise of America’s Princeling Class
With the British Monarchy in the news, America’s own “royal” political families have been on the rise.
February 25, 2013
Nepal’s Elections Hang in the Balance
Despite hope that Nepal’s crawl toward democracy will continue, uncertainty and infighting persist.
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