"Anatomy of Authoritarianism in the Arab Republics By examining the system of authoritarianism in eight Arab republics, Joseph Sassoon portrays life under these regimes and explores the mechanisms underpinning their resilience. How did the leadership in these countries create such enduring...

With the WTO hamstrung and the Doha Round dead in all but name, the future directions of international trade and investment liberalisation will be largely determined by the policy strategies and initiatives of the world’s economic superpowers. Looking at the trade and investment policy...

Why do some cities adopt more renewable energy than others? This mixed methods study quantifies effects that supportive city mayors can have on their city's renewable energy transition. We draw on the case of sizable cities (at least 30,000 residents) in the US state of Massachusetts and the...