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NSA on Steroids: Georgia Republic’s Mass Surveillance

The Republic of Georgia offers an object lesson on the dangers of an out-of-control security apparatus.
Why China Does Not See Itself As a Model

Despite its growing economic and political power on the global stage, why doesn’t China want the world to view it as a model?
Governing China: Accountability Vs. Responsibility

What flaws do conservative Chinese thinkers see in Western democracy compared with their own system?
Assessing Putin

What drives Vladimir Putin, what dogs him — and what role will he play in the Russian state of the future?
Putin and the Dawn of the New Authoritarians

How are autocrats from Russia to Pakistan using the media to perpetuate their hold on power?
Corruption in a Developing Country Context
Is corruption an evil or boon for developing countries?