China and Taiwan are divided by a sovereignty dispute, with the US in a central role. This book analyzes the triangular relations among Beijing, Taipei, and Washington, exploring what causes shifts from tense rivalry to rapprochement and how stable the future is.
Peasantry, Capitalism and State
In the developing world, the rural to urban transition is stalled. This book challenges the European model, focusing on the peasantry in India and beyond. It argues with empathy that they too should access the benefits of urban modernity and the ‘bright lights of the city’.
The Eastern Mediterranean is in turmoil, plagued by conflict and economic crisis. But newly discovered energy reserves offer hope. This book proposes a High Energy Authority for countries to exploit their reserves together, turning antagonists into allies and reducing conflict.
Katman provides a theoretical background of the ongoing transformation of the Eurasian region, discussing recent opportunities and challenges, such as the new Silk Road. She analyses the desecuritization and integration of the region, as well as NATO involvement in the area.
This conference proceedings analyses a range of political, economic, security and socio-cultural issues that lie at the heart of the instability that the Middle East and North Africa region is currently experiencing.
The energy-rich Caspian and Eastern Mediterranean regions are plagued by deep-seated conflicts. This book investigates the impact of their abundant energy resources on these disputes and on the power game between the EU and Russia.
The Existential Foundations of Political Economy
Economic thought is shaped by deep human anxieties, desires, and fears. To understand the political significance of economic theory, this volume excavates the existential commitments that motivated its seminal thinkers, from Smith and Marx to Hayek.
Disruptions in Economic and Social Polity
Capitalism is in crisis and the neoliberal model has failed, causing major economic and social disruptions. This book analyzes these global issues, with particular reference to India, to find a direction for change and detail plans for future actions.
This book brings together local voices from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America to offer a comparative analysis of democracy and development. Contributors explore a shared disenchantment with politics, democratic backsliding, and the trials of the postcolonial era.
Why have Africa’s two largest oil producers, Angola and Nigeria, experienced such different outcomes? This book reveals how Angola’s leader used oil wealth to consolidate a 38-year autocracy, while in Nigeria, perennial contestation for power created a more competitive system.
This book reveals the powerful role of business people in shaping Taiwan’s economic diplomacy. A bottom-up analysis uncovers their global influence, proving their economic impact is a vital, yet overlooked, force in international relations.
This book examines the workings of rural local governments (Panchayati Raj institutions) in tribal areas of India. Through the case of Odisha, it shows how these institutions strengthen local governance and propel economic development for tribal communities.
While China’s engagement across Africa has grown, there has been a dearth of attention on its relationship with Eritrea. Based on field research and robust data, this book fills that gap, providing a clear-eyed, comprehensive examination of China-Eritrea relations.