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Monarchy
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.
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Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon
February 08, 2018
Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon
Repeated election delays are the product of a fierce power struggle that is still ongoing.
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Don’t Expect Democracy in Thailand Anytime Soon
Trump, Putin, Xi, and the Return of Kingship
January 19, 2017
Trump, Putin, Xi, and the Return of Kingship
A global surge in populist and strongman leadership may herald the return of a more "natural" state of politics.
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Trump, Putin, Xi, and the Return of Kingship
Australia and the Crown
December 31, 2016
Australia and the Crown
Australia's debate on becoming a republic continues to rage on.
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Australia and the Crown
The Solution to Illiberal Democracy in the Age of Trump: Liberal Autocracy
November 18, 2016
The Solution to Illiberal Democracy in the Age of Trump: Liberal Autocracy
Recent events should make Western governments reexamine exactly what they are advocating for.
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The Solution to Illiberal Democracy in the Age of Trump: Liberal Autocracy
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
October 15, 2016
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
Rama IX served as a revered symbol and also shielded his country from the worst consequences of its political instability.
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Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?
January 27, 2016
India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?
It's not unimaginable that India could have emerged as a constitutional monarchy.
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India Is a Republic, But Could It Have Been a Monarchy?
The Prince Philip Knighthood and the Australian Republic
February 05, 2015
The Prince Philip Knighthood and the Australian Republic
The award underscores why the monarchy is an anachronism for Australia.
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The Prince Philip Knighthood and the Australian Republic
Why Monarchies Are Still Relevant and Useful in the 21st Century
June 24, 2014
Why Monarchies Are Still Relevant and Useful in the 21st Century
Think monarchies are bad? Think again.
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Why Monarchies Are Still Relevant and Useful in the 21st Century
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.
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The Rise of America’s Princeling Class
Nepal’s Elections Hang in the Balance
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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Nepal’s Elections Hang in the Balance
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Interview
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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