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Political Parties and Party Systems in South Asia

"South Asia’s five largest countries—Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—have had very different experiences with democracy..." – By Adam Ziegfeld, and Anurag Jain

Rising China

"China’s emergence as a global power is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, fueled by state-led development and market-oriented reforms. However, this rise has not been without obstacles..." – By Xiaoyu Pu, and Ryan Walker

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