This article empirically diagnoses how political parties’ capture of different key state and non-state institutions severely impedes their ability to contribute to the democratic delivery and political development of Bangladesh. Read full paper HERE Hasan, M., Islam, S., & Zakaria, S.M. (2013). Partyarchy and Political Underdevelopment in Bangladesh. In IGS (ed.), The State of Governance in Bangladesh 2013:… Continue reading Partyarchy and Political Underdevelopment in Bangladesh
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Concentration of Political Power: Empirical Insights from Bangladesh
This paper empirically investigates whether inequality in the distribution of political power shape resource distribution in Bangladesh. Undertaking descriptive analyses of the relationship between development expenditure and the concentration of political power in Bangladesh, the study suggests that the relationship exists. Read full paper HERE Rahman, A., & Zakaria, S.M. (2013). Concentration of Political Power: Empirical Insights… Continue reading Concentration of Political Power: Empirical Insights from Bangladesh
Egypt: Where political wisdom is a far cry
Muslim Brotherhood completely ignored the fact that they were bestowed power in a society that is vertically divided. The tensions between liberals and Islamists in Egyptian society surrounding identity issues are significant. Mohammad Morsi also overestimated his stretch of power and the sources of his strength, and disregarded the dangers lurking ahead.
Democratic Consolidation in Bangladesh: A Reality Check
The paper examines Bangladesh's democratic performances on key democratic consolidation indicators based on a framework of democratic consolidation theories. Using various data sources and employing descriptive analyses, the paper evaluates the performances of both state and non-state institutions critical to democratic consolidation. Read the full paper HERE Zakaria, S.M. (2013). Democratic Consolidation in Bangladesh: A Reality Check.… Continue reading Democratic Consolidation in Bangladesh: A Reality Check
Democratic Transition, Consolidation and External Influence in Politics
The paper introduces the discussion of the democratic transition and consolidation process in Bangladesh keeping the transition and consolidation theory in frame and critically analyses the channels of external influences in Bangladesh politics while examining whether democratic malfunctioning and weaknesses in political processes and cultures are providing any room for the external actors. Read full… Continue reading Democratic Transition, Consolidation and External Influence in Politics
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