Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, wrote a July 31, 2018 op-ed in the Asia Times titled "The Trouble with Turnout at Cambodia’s Election." "In Cambodia, indelible ink no longer serves as means to reduce election fraud: instead, it has become a crude means of voter … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo Publishes the Article “Thailand in 2017: Politics on Hold” in Asian Survey
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, published the article "Thailand in 2017: Politics on Hold" in the journal Asian Survey Vol. 58, no. 1 (2018). From the article abstract: "Following the epochal funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October 2017, Thailand … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo Talks to the South China Morning Post About Thailand’s “Watchgate” Scandal
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, was quoted in the January 28, 2018 South China Morning Post article "Is Time Up for Thailand's Junta After 'Watchgate' Scandal?" The article explores how the new delay in holding Thailand's postponed 2016 election and the growing … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo Writes Nikkei Asian Review Op-Ed “Will Thailand Return to Electoral Democracy in 2018?”
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, wrote a January 2, 2018 op-ed in the Nikkei Asian Review about the possibility of Thailand finally holding its postponed election--which had been scheduled for 2016--this year. Titled "Will Thailand Return to Electoral Democracy in … [Read more...]
“Japan’s General Election: What Happened and What It Means”
Discussion "Japan's General Election: What Happened and What It Means" Gerald L. Curtis, Burgess Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Columbia University Takatoshi Ito, Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Moderated by Hugh T. Patrick, Director, Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School Monday, November 13, … [Read more...]
