Governmental and Legal Systems of Asia
Describes the multitude of governmental and legal systems that have ruled Asia, including traditional and modern constitutional monarchies, theocracies, democracies, and dictatorships. Also addresses the roles of communism, socialism, and capitalism in the recent history of Asia.
What Does the Japanese Emperor Actually Do?
Description of the official functions and daily life of the modern Japanese Emperor.
Description of the official functions and daily life of the modern Japanese Emperor.
Asia's Five Worst Dictators
Five examples of very poor governance in Asia; these men rule their Asian nations through fear and violence.
Five examples of very poor governance in Asia; these men rule their Asian nations through fear and violence.
Government Structure of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has had a very complex governmental structure. Learn about the different players, both clerical and political, here.
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran has had a very complex governmental structure. Learn about the different players, both clerical and political, here.
Criminal Procedure in South Korea
Describes the traditional procedure for conducting a criminal trial in South Korea. This procedure is changing as of February, 2008 to include the option of a jury trial.
Describes the traditional procedure for conducting a criminal trial in South Korea. This procedure is changing as of February, 2008 to include the option of a jury trial.
Russia under Vladimir Putin
Stephen Kotkin explores the question of whether Russia is becoming more of a democracy or a dictatorship under President Vladimir Putin.
Stephen Kotkin explores the question of whether Russia is becoming more of a democracy or a dictatorship under President Vladimir Putin.
Government and Law in the Philippines
Thoroughly outlines the governmental structure, legal system, and legal profession in the Philippines.
Thoroughly outlines the governmental structure, legal system, and legal profession in the Philippines.
Nepal's Government in Transition
The BBC's Q&A about Nepal's transition from a monarchy to a republic, made necessary by the then-Crown Prince's massacre of most of the royal family in 2001.
The BBC's Q&A about Nepal's transition from a monarchy to a republic, made necessary by the then-Crown Prince's massacre of most of the royal family in 2001.