In turbulent environments and unstable political contexts, policy advisory systems have
become more volatile. The policy advisory system in Anglophone countries is composed of …

Incoming governments sometimes abuse their power to manipulate the allocation of
government contracts so as to buy loyalty from cronies. While scandals suggest such …

With the 30th anniversary of the policy advisory systems concept on the horizon, it is an
appropriate time to reflect further on the concept's utility, particularly in helping to understand …

One of the main supply‐side explanations for women's underrepresentation in politics is the
gender gap in nascent political ambition. While this has been examined in terms of electoral …

Ministers increasingly rely on advisers for support and advice. In many countries, these
political aides are labelled differently. Generally, they serve as close confidants to their …

This ground-breaking book investigates the work of policy professionals. They consist of
political actors who, although not elected to office, are nonetheless employed to affect policy …

Ministerial advisors have become an essential aspect of executive branches worldwide, thus
making the ministerial advisor office a potential route for young politicians aspiring to an …

This article analyzes career paths and career considerations among policy professionals in
Sweden. It builds on a longitudinal dataset where the professionals' careers are mapped …

In this book, Aileen Kavanagh offers a fresh account of how we should protect rights in a
democracy. Departing from leading theoretical accounts which present the courts and …

Political executives depend on bureaucrats in the formulation and implementation of public
policy. This raises fundamental questions about the balancing of bureaucratic autonomy and …