Dan Banik and Sameen A. Mohsin Ali discuss the intricacies of bureaucratic capacity in Pakistan, examining how administrative effectiveness, political dynamics, and patronage impact the implementation of development programs.

Dan Banik and Karuti Kanyinga discuss the benefits and challenges of China's infrastructure investments in Africa while also considering the impact of campaign finance on political equity and governance.

Dan Banik and Lan Marie Nguyen Berg discuss the complexities of implementing climate and development strategies, emphasizing the necessity of bold leadership and innovative policies to address the existential threat of climate change amidst societal and political challenges.