Nigeria, a Country under Siege
This volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the problem of conflict and its methods of management in Nigeria’s contemporary democracy. It represents a compendium of resourceful studies provided by experts on conflict studies from across the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Non-State Actors in Conflicts
This publication discusses some of the most pressing topics in political science and media studies. It gathers alternative perspectives on various non-state actors, such as armed non-state actors and non-governmental organizations, and their functions in global politics.
This book explains the compulsions to revise India’s Nuclear Doctrine (IND) in response to geostrategic realities, including Pakistan’s tactical nuclear weapons and terrorism. It explores updating the policy for massive retaliation with a credible second strike capability.
Polarization, Populism, and the New Politics
From Turkey to the USA, the effect of populism is felt more than ever. This volume considers the role played by conventional and new media in its rise. Investigating countries such as Spain and the UK, it will appeal to readers interested in polarization and post-truth studies.
This book examines the interplay between economics, elections, and politics in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. It analyzes how voters respond to the economy to hold politicians accountable and influence policy, providing a first-of-its-kind empirical analysis of the “economic vote.”
Portraying the Other in International Relations
International scholars analyze how “othering” shapes global politics, legitimating behaviour in interstate relations and counterterrorism. This volume explores the dynamics of self-other constructions and presents ways they may be transformed for peace.
Ending hostilities does not bring normality. Fractured societies face a twilight between war and peace as the world’s attention moves on. This book offers multi-disciplinary insights into this grey space, exploring interventions for positive post-conflict reconstruction.
Public-Private Partnerships in Transitional Nations
This volume examines public-private partnerships (PPPs) in transitional nations from the governance perspective. It explores the structures, legal frameworks and collaborative arrangements that underpin partnerships in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Resolving the China-US Conflicts
Countering the Thucydides’ Trap, this book offers a new theory of intercultural communication to resolve China-US conflicts. It argues that deeply-rooted bonds between the peoples can overcome a zero-sum mentality and lead to mutual benefits instead of an inevitable war.
Rethinking (In)Security in the European Union
This book demonstrates how Europe’s new security agenda has trapped immigrants, particularly the Roma, in a spiral of insecurity. With migration treated as a major threat, they have become scapegoats, in a case that challenges the EU to rethink its social responsibilities.
Rhetoric and Politics
This volume offers systematic, theoretically grounded insights into the flow of persuasion that constitutes politics today. Combining various disciplines, the case studies provide an empirically rich account of politics as a persuasive achievement.
Rule of Law through Human Rights and International Criminal Justice
As a jurist, diplomat, and activist, Adama Dieng has inspired a generation with his commitment to human rights and the rule of law, especially in Africa. In this collection of essays, friends and colleagues honour his life’s work for a better Africa and a better world.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Thoughts and Visions
As the architect of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s ideals resonate with figures like Gandhi, MLK Jr., and Mandela. This book reveals how his vision for peace, emancipation, and development drove his unwavering commitment to freedom and his ambition for a “Sonar Bangla.”
Strategic Regions in 21st Century Power Politics
In a world of resource wars and global power shifts, geography still matters. This book addresses the geopolitical “great game” in East and South-East Asia, focusing on the intensifying rivalry between China and the United States in this unstable region.
Sub-regionalism and International River Basins
This book investigates sub-regional integration by comparing the Mekong and Danube river basins in Southeast Asia and Europe. It offers unique insights into these ‘bottom-up’ processes, evaluating similarities and differences based on local interests and expectations.
In societies scarred by violence, can peace be taught? Drawing on case studies from around the world, this book shows that peace education is an essential pillar for healing the past and building a more equitable future with sustainable, resilient peace.
This book is a study of the political rhetoric of major British and American politicians, from Obama to Farage and Churchill to Thatcher. It offers a sophisticated analysis of their rhetorical devices, demonstrating how rhetoric has always shaped the destiny of the world.