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Asia Watch
[JCA] The Rise of Authoritarian Statism in Indonesia and the Crisis of Crisis Management
Volume 56, Issue 3, July 2026, Page 349-377 .
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Latin America Watch
[JPLA] Beyond Electoral Fortunes: The Consolidation of a Far-Right Alignment in Brazil
Journal of Politics in Latin America, Ahead of Print. This article analyses the emergence and consolidation of Brazil's far-right political movement under Jair Bolsonaro, focusing on the endurance of his ideological project beyond his 2022 electoral defeat. The study addresses tw
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Latin America Watch
[LAP] Brazil-China Relations Beyond the Dependency Myth
Latin American Perspectives, Volume 53, Issue 2, Page 39-58, March 2026. Throughout the administrations of Lula and Dilma, Brazil pursued a foreign policy aimed at diversifying partnerships, with a particular emphasis on South-South cooperation mechanisms and endeavors toward ref
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Latin America Watch
[JPLA] Authoritarian Legacies and Incumbency Advantage in Mexico's Gubernatorial Elections: Party Machines Over Performance
Journal of Politics in Latin America, Ahead of Print. What explains electoral success in Mexico's gubernatorial elections after its transition to democracy? And to what extent did governors shape electoral outcomes in this period? This paper argues democratic competition, combine
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Latin America Watch
[LAP] Dismantling or Drifting? The Politics of Bolsa Família’s Transformation under Brazil’s Far-Right Government
Latin American Perspectives, Volume 53, Issue 2, Page 126-146, March 2026. How did the COVID-19 crisis under a far-right government shape social policy responses in Brazil? This article examines the transformation of the flagship cash transfer program from Bolsa Família into Auxí
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ROAPE Watch
[ROAPE] The candlelit state
Power cuts were a regular feature of childhood in Nairobi. When the electricity failed, my father would gather our family by candlelight and draw. On one such evening, he sketched a woman: a baby strapped to her back, a water pot balanced on her head, a basket of provisions carri
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[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — April 29, 2026
IOCSS monitors North Korean sports and cultural exchange developments. Weekly digest of inter-Korean engagement across sports, culture, and humanitarian channels.
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[NK Watch] Inter-Korean Sports & Culture Exchange — April 29, 2026
IOCSS monitors North Korean sports and cultural exchange developments. Weekly digest of inter-Korean engagement across sports, culture, and humanitarian channels.
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