International Relations and Islam
This book seeks common ground between International Relations and Islamic Studies. It offers diverse perspectives on topics like the Islamic veil, feminism, Muslim integration, and democracy, with a section specifically examining Turkey’s foreign policy.
Russia in Transition
This book discusses Russia’s transition over the last two decades, giving a panorama of Putin’s ruling ideology by examining his regional and media policies. Russia-China relations are also discussed as a crucial factor for security in the Asian-Pacific region.
The 21st century is marked by a geopolitical power shift from West to East, creating challenges more difficult than any in the past. Will this new era be defined by rivalry between a weakening US and a rising China? This volume provides expert insights.
This multidisciplinary work explores the relationship between Albania and Europe. Chapters cover history, sociology, and political science, examining the multidimensional idea of Europe and its reflection in Albanian society, both past and present.
South Indian states are advanced in human development, yet rampant child labour persists. Why are societies with high literacy and health indicators failing to protect their children from hard labour? This book examines this question in Karnataka.
Turkey
This book explains the most important domestic and international developments related to Turkey during the last two decades. Written by experts to the highest academic standards, it focuses on Turkey’s relations with the wider world and is highly analytical.
Sharing Concerns
This book draws together case analyses of public-private partnerships in Australia, France, Romania and Spain. The study illustrates that these partnerships are very adaptable and can take a variety of forms in different industries, regions or legal frameworks.
This book examines the political response to environmental concerns in the British Isles. It explores debates on climate change and nuclear energy, the link between landscape and identity, and the discrepancy between political promises and implemented policies.
Citizenship in Transition
The Arab Spring and new waves of migration challenge dominant ideas about citizenship. This timely book deconstructs the debates shaping migration and integration in Europe, illuminating emerging patterns in cultural identity, education, and citizenship.
Republic of Macedonia Foreign Policy
Macedonia’s existence is contested and its internal balance is delicate, yet it could become a model of stability. Dejan Marolov presents an in-depth analysis of its foreign policy since the break-up of Yugoslavia. Anyone interested in the Western Balkans should read this book.
Left and Right
The “great dichotomy” between left and right has gained renewed visibility in the current economic crisis. Should we think with the dichotomy, or beyond its strictures? This volume provides theoretically sound and empirically informed answers.
China and Europe in 21st Century Global Politics
China and Europe shape global politics through partnership and competition. This volume investigates their “co-evolution”—cooperating where possible to minimize conflict. With balanced perspectives from Chinese and European scholars, it covers security, economics, and energy.
An original exploration of the radical English student movement of the 1960s. Based on new research and oral histories, this book tells the untold stories of England’s biggest student rebellion and its lessons for today.
This book challenges the idea of a singular Europe. It moves beyond a narrow focus on integration to reveal the multiplicity all around us. Confronting binaries like East/West, it makes a compelling case that Europe is best understood in its many forms.
Challenges to Urban Democratic Governance in Zimbabwe
This book investigates urban democratic governance in Zimbabwe, focusing on the Minister’s power to appoint special interest councillors. It finds a high level of partisanship in appointments, which often rewards those who lost elections but belong to the Minister’s party.
The European Debt Crisis
The global financial crisis led to a European sovereign debt crisis that threatens the future of the EU. This book provides answers from theoretical and empirical perspectives, exploring the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the ongoing crisis.
Democracy and Security in the 21st Century
As the Western order is challenged by the rise of the Asia-Pacific, this book offers multidisciplinary perspectives on the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of this transformation, proposing responses to today’s global challenges.
What is “soft power”? Chinese scholars debate how influence is won through admiration, not just military force. This volume assesses the concept in the United States, asking whether China can rival American prestige and what it means for US-China relations.
The course of world politics is shaped by the decisions of leaders. This book provides a new perspective on international relations by analyzing the subjective, psychological elements in their decision-making to better understand and predict global outcomes.
Competitive Political Regime and Internet Control
Why do some democracies control the internet while authoritarian states don’t? This book argues regime type is not the key determinant. Instead, it proposes a new framework where control is shaped by online transgressiveness and the capacity of civil society to resist.
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