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The book The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan by Dhurba Rizal is an excellent account on the democratic transition taking place in this exotic country. The book is an engaging and endearing tribute to the Buddhist kingdom and its people... With years of thoughtful research, Rizal has been able to successfully identify and analyze the changing political structures in Bhutan. The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan makes a significant contribution by communicating to the audience the intricacies involved in transforming Bhutan from a traditional regime to a royal one and then to a semi-authoritarian democracy... The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan is a delight to read in every way. No doubt, this book is a must read for anyone interested in Asian politics in general or about the long-drawn process of political transition in Bhutan. The book offers valuable insights for understanding the history of democracy and authoritarian political thought. Rizal's profound analysis about Bhutan's transition to democracy is a truly special and unique work that leaves the audience with room to crave for more. This book provides an excellent grounding and foundation for students across the social science disciplines as well as for scholars who are eager to understand about the political perspectives on democracy and their struggle to get there. Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs Understanding the evolving political order and institutional structure of Bhutan and similar transitional States elsewhere, requires a fresh perspective with alternative political classifications. This complex task is brilliantly undertaken by Dhurba Rizal in his new book The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan. As always, Dr. Rizal writes with integrity and provides the necessary clarity for the right questions to be asked, allowing the reader to move into a space of understanding far deeper than levels previously reached. Rizal's creative, but theoretically grounded Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy conceptualization is a major leap forward in authentically understanding the political landscape of Bhutan. -- Steve Esons

Understanding the evolving political order and institutional structure of Bhutan and similar transitional States elsewhere, requires a fresh perspective with alternative political classifications. This complex task is brilliantly undertaken by Dhurba Rizal in his new book The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan. As always, Dr. Rizal writes with integrity and provides the necessary clarity for the right questions to be asked, allowing the reader to move into a space of understanding far deeper than levels previously reached. Rizal's creative, but theoretically grounded Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy conceptualization is a major leap forward in authentically understanding the political landscape of Bhutan. -- Steve Esons

The book The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan by Dhurba Rizal is an excellent account on the democratic transition taking place in this exotic country. The book is an engaging and endearing tribute to the Buddhist kingdom and its people.... With years of thoughtful research, Rizal has been able to successfully identify and analyze the changing political structures in Bhutan. The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan makes a significant contribution by communicating to the audience the intricacies involved in transforming Bhutan from a traditional regime to a royal one and then to a semi-authoritarian democracy.... The Royal Semi-authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan is a delight to read in every way. No doubt, this book is a must read for anyone interested in Asian politics in general or about the long-drawn process of political transition in Bhutan. The book offers valuable insights for understanding the history of democracy and authoritarian political thought. Rizal's profound analysis about Bhutan's transition to democracy is a truly special and unique work that leaves the audience with room to crave for more. This book provides an excellent grounding and foundation for students across the social science disciplines as well as for scholars who are eager to understand about the political perspectives on democracy and their struggle to get there. * Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs * Understanding the evolving political order and institutional structure of Bhutan and similar transitional States elsewhere, requires a fresh perspective with alternative political classifications. This complex task is brilliantly undertaken by Dhurba Rizal in his new book The Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy of Bhutan. As always, Dr. Rizal writes with integrity and provides the necessary clarity for the right questions to be asked, allowing the reader to move into a space of understanding far deeper than levels previously reached. Rizal's creative, but theoretically grounded Royal Semi-Authoritarian Democracy conceptualization is a major leap forward in authentically understanding the political landscape of Bhutan. -- Steve Esons

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Dhurba Rizal is a scholar of public management, governance, security, development, and conflict.

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