Article by 趙崇任（Chung-Jen Chao） Abstract: After World War II, Germany was divided for over 40 years until the official reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. This division provided an opportunity for many to delve into the realities of East Germany under the authoritarian regime, prompting keen analysis. Now, […]
Article by Shyh-Tse Linus Chiou Abstract: The origins of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution can be understood as a radical attempt to implement elements of mass democracy against the backdrop of what Mao Zedong considered to be an increasingly bureaucratized and revisionist Chinese Communist Party. At the forefront of the […]
Article by Hazem Almassry Header Image: “Jews Honor Resistance to Zionism, Racism & Colonialism“ licensed under CC BY 2.0 Introduction The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most enduring and contentious issues in modern history, marked by deep-seated historical grievances, geopolitical interests, and a persistent struggle for self-determination. Amidst this complex […]
Article by Katarzyna Szpargala Abstract: The introduction of the internet and development of Web 2.0. powerfully impacted the political, economic, and socio-cultural environment, as well as the personal lives of millions of people. Deriving from technological utopianism, some internet users have started to view the online sphere as a possible […]
Article by Monika Verma Abstract: The paper scrutinizes the intricate relationship between Hindu nationalism, democratic governance, and refugee rights, with a spotlight on the Rohingya refugees in India. India’s democratic framework, grounded in principles of equality and justice, coexists with the rise of Hindu nationalism, posing unique challenges for refugee […]
Article by Jessica Tiamzon, Abegail Delorino, Megalyn Gotiza, and Christopher Mantillas, Ph.D. Abstract: Following the election of Duterte in 2016 and of Marcos Jr. in 2022, scholars point to the rise of democratic ambivalence, particularly of the Philippine middle-class, as a catalyst for an illiberal turn of Philippine democracy. It is, […]
Article by Franclin Acal OLIVA, MMPA (Mr) Abstract:This paper examined persistent social inequalities in the Philippines through a multi-case study of government initiatives in higher education, housing, and national security. Utilizing a modified change management model (otherwise referred to as the Oliva Model of change management for enhancing transformative governance), […]
