Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Governance and Political Economy in a Changing World
Volume 2, Issue 1 (Spring 2026)
PoliEcoM Administration Review (Online ISSN: 3053-3597) is pleased to present Volume 2, Issue 1 (Spring 2026).
This issue brings together a range of scholarly contributions addressing key topics in international relations, governance, and digital political economy. The articles reflect diverse analytical perspectives and methodological approaches within the broader field of political economy and public administration.
In the section on Comparative and International Studies, the issue includes an analysis of North Korea–China relations in the Kim Jong-un era, examining the evolving dynamics from geopolitical strategy toward a framework of shared regional development. In the Book Reviews section, the issue features a critical review of Huawei’s digital transformation, focusing on institutional reconstruction, platform governance, and data sovereignty.
Together, these contributions provide timely insights into contemporary governance challenges across both geopolitical and digital contexts.
All articles in this issue have undergone a rigorous double-blind peer review process and are published under open-access terms.
Published:
2026-03-16
Comparative and International Studies
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Exploring North Korea–China Relations in the Kim Jong-un Era: A Pluralistic Construction from Geopolitics to a Community of Shared Destiny
Abstract: Since Kim Jong Un came to power, North Korea has undergone significant changes in areas such as nuclear weapons development, economic reform, and cultural openness. As a traditional ally and key geopolitical partner of North Korea, China’s perceptions and understanding of its development trajectory have exhibited diverse characteristics. This article examines the latest developments in China–North Korea relations during the Kim Jong Un era by analyzing recent political interactions, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and efforts to shape international discourse. The study employs a... [Read More]
Book Reviews
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Institutional Reconstruction or Platform Governance? Reviewing Huawei’s Path to Digital Transformation through the Lens of Governance Logic and Data Sovereignty
Abstract: This review examines Huawei’s Path to Digital Transformation through the lenses of institutional analysis and development (IAD), dynamic capabilities theory, and platform governance. The book outlines Huawei’s attempt to restructure internal governance and production relations by embedding data governance, unified IT architecture, and rule digitization into its transformation process. These practices reflect a highly structured governance logic characterized by technological determinism and centralized institutional design. The review argues that Huawei’s transformation is not merely... [Read More]
