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Thailand King’s Bhumibol was widely revered for his wisdom and charisma during his 70-reign and remains a godlike figure in the nation’s consciousness. But his son, Rama X, has been anything but conventional since he took the throne last year.
In refusing to put into effect a new constitution without first making changes that give him greater power, argues Eugénie Mérieau, the new king is transforming his country’s monarchy into something new.
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Then-crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn attends an event commemorating the death of his father King Bhumibol.
Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters
Eugénie Mérieau, Sciences Po – USPC
King Rama X is transforming the nominal powers granted by the constitution into real powers to be exercised at his own discretion, restoring a hybrid form of monarchical rule in the Land of Smiles.
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Health + Medicine
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Rafael West, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Arturo Escobar, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Evidence increasingly shows the effectiveness of controversial efforts, like northeastern Brazil's Attitude Programme, to feed and house at-risk drug users.
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Arts + Culture
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Donna Fernandes, Habib University
A common place of worship in India and Pakistan offers solace and bonds religious minorities in Pakistan.
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Peter M. Hopsicker, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Dyreson, Pennsylvania State University
Recognising that the game itself is often lopsided and boring, the NFL, through the years, has worked to minimize its significance.
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Environment + Energy
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Tim Crowe, University of Cape Town; Paulette Bloomer, University of Pretoria
It's difficult to sort out the conservation 'wheat' from the 'chaff' when too many subspecies are defined.
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