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How the Chinese Public Perceives South-East Asia: Affinity, Annoyance and Apprehension

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Polihot 政治行为 国际关系 中国研究 China Public Opinion Southeast Asia Survey Geopolitics
CQ 266 pp. 491-505 2026-05-29 Original How the Chinese Public Perceives South-East Asia: Affinity, Annoyance and Apprehension Enze Han Abstract Abstract This article explores how the Chinese public perceives South-East Asia. Using original survey data collected in China, it suggests three perceptual frames. The “affinity” frame, which is rooted in historical Chinese migration and diaspora ties, generates feelings of kinship and cultural connection. Conversely, the “annoyance” frame stems from contemporary geopolitical tensions, particularly South China Sea disputes, where several South-East Asian countries are viewed as provocateurs challenging China’s regional authority. The “apprehension” frame characterizes the region as exotic yet dangerous, a perception reinforced by recent cyber scams and criminal activities targeting Chinese citizens, creating stereotypes of South-East Asia as lawless and unsafe. The article analyses the survey data for the statistical distribution of these frames and discusses their political implications. By exploring how historical ties, geopolitical tensions and security concerns simultaneously shape Chinese public opinion, the article illuminates the complex perceptual landscape that may influence China’s diplomatic and economic relations with South-East Asia.

When Coproduction Meets Professionalism: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Understanding Challenges of Lay Input

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Polihot 公共行政 Coproduction Professionalism Street-Level Bureaucracy Lay Input Ethnography
PA — 2026-05-28 Original When Coproduction Meets Professionalism: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Understanding Challenges of Lay Input Rikke Kolding Abstract ABSTRACT Coproduction is an established element in public service provision, linked to positive outcomes such as increased service quality and quantity. Realizing these outcomes requires skills and motivation from street‐level professionals and lay actors alike. Nevertheless, research has long questioned professionals' willingness to engage in coproduction because lay input challenges their professionalism. However, existing research often treats lay input as a uniform, challenging factor, overlooking the possibility that professionals may perceive it differently depending on the interaction. To respond to these challenges more effectively, the article develops a conceptual framework addressing the research question: When do street‐level professionals perceive lay input as a challenge to their professionalism? The article studies coproduction in the design phase, particularly the active input of clients in interactions with street‐level professionals. It identifies three key aspects of interactions that influence the extent to which lay input challenges professionalism: the type of, need for, and communication of lay input. Contrary to the existing literature, the findings highlight that different forms of input exist within interactions that vary in how much they challenge professionalism. These findings are based on an interpretive ethnographic study conducted in two Danish daycare centers, comprising 58 semi‐structured interviews with childcare professionals and parents and 42 days of participant observation. The case serves as an informative case due to the extensive coproduction related to core pedagogical matters. The article informs targeted professional training, managerial practices, and flexible policy frameworks that help professionals anticipate, interpret, and integrate lay input more effectively.

Cultural humility in agile work practices

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Polihot 公共行政 Cultural Humility Agile Work Practices Public Management Organizational Culture
PMR — pp. 1-31 2026-05-28 Original Cultural humility in agile work practices Ines Mergel Abstract （原文未提供摘要） 中文 敏捷工作实践中的文化谦逊 Ines Mergel 摘要 原文未提供摘要 关键词 文化谦逊、敏捷工作实践、公共管理、组织文化 DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2026.2676775 查看原文 →

Polarization Entrepreneurs: Dividing to Conquer in the Trump Era

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Polihot 公共政策 美国政治 Policy Entrepreneurs Polarization Multiple Streams Framework Advocacy Coalition Framework Trump
PSJ — 2026-05-27 Original Polarization Entrepreneurs: Dividing to Conquer in the Trump Era Christoph H. Stefes, Kayla M. Gabehart, Kristin Olofsson Abstract ABSTRACT The policy process literature has long theorized about the role of policy entrepreneurs, whom Paul Cairney calls the “hero... who knows that the pursuit of ambitious aims such as ‘evidence‐based policymaking’ requires framing a problem, having a solution ready, and exploiting the motive and opportunity of policymakers to select it” (2018, 199). The research agenda on policy entrepreneurs also holds great potential for another type of policy actor that we aim to introduce into the policy process lexicon: the polarization entrepreneur. These polarization entrepreneurs aim not to resolve the specific policy conflict at hand, but to advance broader strategic goals, such as solidifying their ideological base, expanding their influence across several policy subsystems, or gaining electoral advantage. We introduce the polarization entrepreneur as a policy actor who strategizes within policy spaces in ways we have not yet fully comprehended or theorized. We thus draw on the Multiple Streams Literature (MSF), the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) literature, as well as the political rise of Donald Trump to theorize about how these polarization entrepreneurs operate. We suggest a research agenda that presents a wealth of opportunity for policy scholars to better understand the policy system of our day.

Context, Mechanism, and Outcome: Explaining Gendered Administrative Burdens on Abortion Access in Italy

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Polihot 公共行政 公共政策 Administrative Burden Abortion Access Gender Inequality Italy Realist Evaluation
PAR — 2026-05-26 Original Context, Mechanism, and Outcome: Explaining Gendered Administrative Burdens on Abortion Access in Italy Debra Lanfranconi, Markus Hinterleitner Abstract ABSTRACT Abortion access in Italy provides a case to examine how gendered administrative burdens emerge through the interplay of legal provisions, informal frontline practices, and contextual influences. Drawing on the Context–Mechanism–Outcome framework from realist evaluation, the analysis shows how legal access to abortion is constrained by procedural requirements, widespread conscientious objection among healthcare providers, and the institutional presence of anti‐abortion actors. Using qualitative data from Obiezione Respinta— a user‐generated platform mapping abortion access barriers across Italy—we demonstrate how everyday bureaucratic processes (re)produce gender inequalities. Three contributions follow. First, the analysis extends the gendered administrative burden literature by highlighting how informal policy design and contextual factors contribute to gender inequality. Second, it introduces the C‐M‐O framework to administrative burden research as a structured yet parsimonious approach to studying how burdens emerge. Third, it centers on women's experiences to offer a qualitative account of how burdens are perceived and navigated.