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Empowered women in local governance forums, like this group in India, exemplify the transformative power of decentralization in fostering inclusive democracy and active community participation.
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Decentralised Governance: Crafting Effective Democracies Around the World

About the book Decentralised Governance: Crafting Effective Democracies Around the World, edited by Jean-Paul Faguet and Sarmistha Pal, published by LSE Press in 2023.

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Jean-Paul Faguet
Sarmistha Pal
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The Transformation of Chinese Foreign Policy: Leaders Matter
The image of Mao Zedong, a towering figure in China's political history, continues to evoke debates about the country's trajectory in foreign policy.
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Better Policies, Not Preaching, Can Make Immigration Popular
A bronze sculpture titled 'Immigrant Family' by Tom Otterness, symbolizing the challenges and journeys of immigrant families, placed outside a public building to inspire reflection on immigration policies.
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Being Trans is a Natural Right
A person with long purple hair, draped in a transgender pride flag (pink, white, and blue), stands amidst a crowd during a protest in London. People around them hold signs, and trees and buildings are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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The Walls Have Eyes: Technology and Migration Today
Robo-dogs are being deployed at the border as part of heightened surveillance measures in migration control.
BooksTechnology
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On the Power and Vulnerability of Concepts
Statue representing the concept of justice
BooksSocial Justice
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Environmental Violence and the Human Right to a Healthy Planet
A crowd of demonstrators holding various handmade signs during a climate protest. One sign asks, "Which green do you see?", showing a tree juxtaposed with money, while others convey environmental justice concerns. This image captures the urgency of addressing environmental violence as a global human rights issue.
BooksEnvironment
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How New Digital Technologies are Transforming Climate Activism
a climate activism protest, featuring demonstrators holding banners and signs with messages like "Change is Now" and "Just Stop Oil." The setting includes prominent landmarks, suggesting the protest's visibility in a public or political hub.
BooksTechnology
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Perpetrators of Mass Violence: How to Approach and Study Them
A black and white photograph of military perpetrators during Argentina's 1976 coup d'état. Prominent military leaders, including Jorge Rafael Videla (center), stand at attention in uniforms behind multiple microphones. Videla reads from a paper, symbolizing the Junta Militar's formal announcement of their seizure of power. Other perpetrators, Emilio Massera (left) and Orlando Ramón Agosti (right), flank Videla, representing the Argentine Army, Navy, and Air Force, key orchestrators of state terrorism during the dictatorship.
BooksHuman Rights
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Resisting Reproductive Coercion: US Abortion Pill History and Politics
Abortion Pill: A Democratic delegate at the 1976 convention holds a sign advocating for abortion rights, with a backdrop of banners reading "Freedom of Choice." – Photo by Warren K. Leffler.
BooksPolitical History
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The Necessary (and Continuing) Revolution of Feminist Sociology
A woman raising a smoke flare during a protest, surrounded by demonstrators holding signs, symbolizing the ongoing fight against oppression and inequality. This powerful image reflects the principles of feminist sociology.
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Democracy In Solitude
Rodin's sculpture The Thinker at Columbia University, surrounded by autumn foliage and situated in front of a historic brick building with large arched windows. The artwork symbolizes solitude and deep reflection.
BooksDemocracy
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Gentrification as Genocide: Whiteness, Displacement, and Power
This mural, located in San Francisco's Mission District—one of the neighborhoods most affected by gentrification—powerfully illustrates the displacement and cultural erasure faced by marginalized communities. It stands as a vivid reminder of the resilience and resistance of those fighting to protect their homes and heritage amidst rapid urban transformation.
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Setting New Standards: EU Regulation meets Digitalisation
Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, representing the EU's leadership in digitalisation and regulatory initiatives.
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The End of Global Refugee Protection?
Trump's Wall Against Refugees
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How Criminal Justice Helped Break American Democracy
Close-up of riot police officers holding batons and shields, representing issues related to criminal justice and law enforcement practices.
BooksHuman Rights
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From Fictions to Lives of the Haitian Revolutionaries
Bronze statue of Henry Christophe, Haiti's first and only king, who played a pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution and the establishment of the Kingdom of Haiti. The statue reflects his enduring legacy as a leader and visionary who championed anti-slavery and anti-colonial ideals.
BooksPolitical History
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How Far-Right Parties in Europe Used EU Resources to Gain Power
Giorgia Meloni, a prominent far-right political leader in Italy, walking past an EU flag during a European Council meeting. The image highlights the complex relationship between far-right parties and the European Union, as Meloni's party navigates its stance on European integration while holding nationalist views. The blurred EU flag in the foreground emphasizes the centrality of the EU in far-right political discourse.
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Britain and China: Unexpected Lessons from a Long History
Chinese officers tearing down the British flag on the 'Arrow' and arresting crew members, a scene of British Imperial war propaganda during the Second Opium War.
BooksPolitical History
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Openness Is the Key to Soft Power
Crowd gathered at the Berlin Wall as a man breaks through with a hammer, symbolizing the magnetic pull of Western soft power. This moment captures how ideals of freedom and openness attracted people from the East, showcasing the influence of cultural and ideological appeal over force, a core concept in soft power.
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Religious Liberty and the Religions of the World
Thomas Jefferson, champion of religious liberty, whose Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom laid the foundation for the separation of church and state.
BooksPolitics & Religion
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How Emotions Shape Climate Action: Barriers and Agency
Emotions ran high as Dutch climate protesters gathered, expressing deep frustration and urgency about the government's lack of action against climate change.
BooksEnvironment & Animals
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Does Humanity Have a Death Wish?
Industrial chimneys releasing smoke into the sky, highlighting the environmental impact of human activity on the planet and the challenges humanity faces with pollution and climate change.
BooksEnvironment & Animals
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Greeks (and Romans) Bearing Gifts to America
Mount Rushmore in America features sculptures of four iconic presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Arctic Alliances Tested: Cooperation in an Era of Rivalry
A monochrome view from the deck of an Arctic exploration ship. The photograph captures the ship's side and its extended walkway, leading the eye towards the icy, turbulent Arctic seascape visible in the distance. The image, under a cloudy sky, emphasizes the cold and remote environment of the Arctic region.
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American Conservative Professors: Divided Over Trump
Former President Donald Trump speaking at a rally, with conservative professors among the audience, supporting his agenda and policies.
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How Mathematics Affects Political Decisions (and Vice Versa)
A marble statue depicting a pensive Blaise Pascal, the famous French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher, holding a book. The sculpture captures his thoughtful expression, reflecting his contributions to mathematics, particularly in probability theory and the foundations of modern science.
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Symbols of Power: Exploring Flags, Colors and Legal Narratives
A young boy holds the Ukrainian flag during a demonstration, symbolizing resilience and national pride amidst the ongoing conflict. The crowd in the background showcases strong support for Ukraine.
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The Global Rise of the Radical Right: Transnational Alliances
Supporters of Austria's Identitarian Movement (Identitäre Bewegung), a far-right organization, march through the streets of Vienna carrying a banner that reads "Resistance cannot be banned." The movement is part of the broader radical right network across Europe, advocating for nationalist and anti-immigration policies. Their demonstrations, like the one shown here, aim to resist what they perceive as threats to European identity due to globalization and immigration. These actions have sparked significant controversy and criticism, with many viewing the group’s rhetoric as promoting division and xenophobia.
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