Abstract In 2017–18, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) changed its domestic security
strategy in Xinjiang, escalating the use of mass detention, ideological re-education, and …

Although the liability of foreignness has been shown to present real economic barriers for
foreign firms in various contexts around the globe, scholars continue to debate what drives …

From US President Donald Trump's Tweet labeling news media “the enemy of the people” to
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's establishment of a politically appointed Media …

Why do states engage in violence against marginalized social groups? State violence is
typically explained as a calculated response to dissent or as a means of preventing dissent …

It is well known that North Korea uses political propaganda to elicit popular support, and this
article focuses on how primary and secondary schools play an essential role in conveying …

This article argues that dynamics among rivals can affect how host states respond to
refugees. Particularly, refugees from rival states can motivate host countries to promote …

This study documented the rhetorical constructions of 'human rights' in political discourse
and the potential implications of their invocation as a frame for LGBTQI+ claims. The minutes …

The deadly COVID-19 has been spreading across the globe, causing large-scale deaths,
disruptions, recession, and distress. While most governments and citizens have been doing …

How does the 2020–2022 civil war in Ethiopia contribute to our understanding of the
Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine? This study seeks to revisit the debate over the …

With the growing rates of involuntary (forced) migration and even traditional migration
(movement from one country to another in search of work opportunities, better lifestyle …