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Nationalism and Party System Formation in Southeast Asia
"Because the party literature is dominated by approaches with references to Western, especially European, party systems, it tends to neglect the specific circumstances of party system formation in colonial and postcolonial settings. This includes the role of agency, especially by foreign..." – By Andreas Ufen
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Election Manipulation in Russia
"Since roughly the year 2000, corresponding with Vladimir Putin’s first election to the presidency, the integrity of elections in Russia has trended steadily downward. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation, once a lively opposition party, has been mostly co-opted. Regional governors, who made..." – By Cole Harvey
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