Scholars have generally assumed that authoritarianism and rule of law are mutually
incompatible. Convinced that free markets and rule of law must tip authoritarian societies in …

Michael Barr explores the complex and covert networks of power at work in one of the
world's most prosperous countries-the city-state of Singapore. He argues that the …

The literature on electoral authoritarianism has drawn attention to the use of democratic
electoral institutions for undemocratic gains. This paper adds to this body of work by …

This article examines the effects of ethnic quotas on women's political representation in
Singapore. The 1988 electoral reform requires at least one minority ethnic candidate to be …

The regime transition literature has found that apart from exogenous shocks, internal splits
and leadership succession are the two most likely causes of singleparty breakdown. 1 …

Introduction This chapter presents a comparative analysis of constitution-making across the
Southeast Asian region. The particular emphasis is on current episodes of constitution …

In the conclusion of his influential book Constitutional Identity, Professor Gary Jacobsohn
discusses the role of Confucianism in the determination of Korean constitutional identity as …

Proselytisation restrictions are typically subjected to two objections. First, these restrictions
curtail religious liberty and impede religious truth-seeking. Second, these restrictions tend to …

This paper examines the implications of regulating ethnic relations through a race-‐based
approach in Singapore. Primarily, the key strategy has been to devise innovative institutions …

No Miracle examines the role of institutions in bridging the'digital divide'between rich and
poor nations and what that means for the country's integration into a global economy …