Since its founding in 1949, China has been an authoritarian state. China is a prime example of an authoritarian system that has persisted despite the use of a number of repressive tactics, including political ideology, restrictions on the freedoms of assembly, expression, and movement,...

Recent diplomatic progress between Saudi Arabia and Iran has raised hopes for lasting peace in the Middle East. Despite years of animosity, both states have expressed a willingness to engage in talks and find common ground. The Saudi-Iran deal could have positive implications for Pakistan,...