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The constitutional structure of the American federal government is no longer providing responsible and effective governance. To overcome the current paralysis i
When Eritrea gained independence in 1991, hopes were high for its transformation. In two decades, however, it became one of the most repressive in the world, ef
This book investigates the origins of the North Korean garrison state by examining the development of the Korean People’s Army and the legacies of the Korean
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