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Abstract: This paper is an attempt to explain the following empirical puzzle: why did the form of government change in Turkey (from constitutional monarchy to republicanism) while it remained same in Iran? We do this through a comparative historical analysis of key historical periods that both countries passed through. In this vein, we first look at the historical periods in question, which provide important informational clues, about the state, society and strategic context, to be used in the analysis. Then, we discuss these informational clues in more detail. Finally, the paper gives an answer to the question by showing how republicanism and monarchy helped the state rulers to consolidate their rules.

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Abstract: Major institutions of pre-colonial Dahomey survived, and emerged at the 2002 democratic communal elections. Cases of everyday power yielding and wielding at work are presented and discussed

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Abstract: This paper explores the two main competing ‘liberal’ and ‘radical’ approaches to study of the British monarchy and the media. Liberal narratives suggest the existence of an oppositional relationship between the ‘royals and (media) reptiles’ that reflects a pluralistic and democratic media reporting environment. But radical approaches, by contrast, claim the existence of a situation of undeferential deference, in which criticism of individual royals exists alongside very little debate about the institution of the monarchy. Even ‘critical’ coverage tends to depoliticise, personalise and naturalise its existence in favour of a narrow narrative about the ‘royal family’. This means that far from the last fifty years witnessing ‘the death of deference’ in media attitudes to the monarchy, this style of coverage remains the dominant form of media representation of the institution.

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Abstract: The author examines whether
monarchy, an age-old political form, is able to adapt successfully to
the situations of the modern world. He will postulate and test through
comparative investigation factors contributing to the vitality of the
institution of monarchy and factors tending to its demise. To what
extent are (traditional) kings simply the doomed relics of a fading
historical era?, so asked Samuel Huntington in his Political Order in
Changing Societies. As the 21st century begins, a political
institution, monarchy, which has been around since preliterate man, may
be on the verge of extinction. In an age of democracy, it is
hierarchic; in an age of egalitarianism, it is elitist; in an age of
skepticism, it is mystical. (Philip Howard, The British Monarchy in the
Twentieth Century)
Should the proposal not be accepted, I would appreciate being
considered as a chair and/or discussant. Qualifications: After my
Columbia U. Ph.D. in 1963 I went to the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh. I've completed my fortieth year, teaching primarily
courses in Public Law and Public Policy. I've authored six books and
numerous articles and professional papers in a variety of areas but
have focused on executive leadership.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed