Pitfalls of Family Rule
In The Pitfalls of Family Rule, Barbara Junisbai questions the conceptual divide separating democracy from nondemocracy as well as that separating "strong" authoritarian rulers from "weak" ones. Focusing on patronage, endemic to post-Soviet Eurasia but also present the world over, she untangles the spoils agreements that bind elites to strongman presidents. Incorporating multiple case studies, including an in-depth investigation into Kazakhstan over the span of twenty plus years, Junisbai demonstrates the power of institutional norms to hold seemingly unconstrainable rulers accountable in surprising and unexpected ways. "Strong" autocrats can stumble even when they set in place robust, pro-presidential institutions, while "weak" autocrats can endure by upholding normative contracts that elites perceive as fair and just. An important lesson emerges from The Pitfalls of Family Rule: not even the most personalist of regimes functions free of rules. The institutions over which autocrats claim control also lay claim over them.
The Insecurity Trap
"Few if any prophets have been so calm, steady and thoroughly vindicated as Paul Rogers. At the time he warned that if the USA invaded Iraq, it would initiate a disastrous thirty-year war that would spread out across the Middle East and suck America to defeat. And here we are, only two-thirds of the way through. Equally, he emphasized at the start of the century the twin dangers of climate change and hi-tech bellicosity. Free from florid rhetoric, incredibly patient and rooted in careful research, he needs to be read and listened to. Now in this lucid overview of the current 'polycrisis' he sets out what can be done before it is too late." -- Anthony Barnett, co-founder and former editor of openDemocracyPeople ask what is going wrong with the world, given the new wars, extreme populist movements, climate breakdown, poverty, inequality, and exclusion. There is a sense of unease that "things are falling apart," which is reflected both in global insecurity--a seeming failure to negotiate or mediate effectively in desperate wars--Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza--and dismay at rampant social injustice and rising poverty. This book meets such concerns head-on, analyzing the worsening insecurity trap we are in and how to get out of it.In the troubled decade that lies ahead, we face the combination of a bitterly divided world, limits to growth, and climate breakdown. However, this is in a pervasive culture where national governments prioritize a security approach of hard militarism to enforce stability and protect the wealthy.Paul Rogers makes the case that, in responding to the prospect of a "crowded glowering world," three questions need to be answered: Can we come to terms with the environmental limits to growth in time? Can we transform the world economy to ensure that there is far better sharing of what we have? And can we change our understanding and practice of international security and focus on an approach to human security that works for all and not just the small elite?
The Arab Conquests in Central Asia
Delve into the pivotal era of the early Islamic period with "The Arab Conquests in Central Asia" by Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb. This scholarly masterpiece unravels the captivating narrative of how the Islamic Caliphate expanded its influence into the heart of Asia during the 7th and 8th centuries CE. Gibb, a distinguished British orientalist, meticulously traces the military campaigns, cultural dynamics, and enduring legacies of this transformative historical period.At its core, this book illuminates the motivations driving the Arab conquests. From political ambitions to religious fervor and economic aspirations, Gibb paints a vivid portrait of the strategic maneuvers and ideological clashes that shaped the region's destiny. Through detailed accounts of battles, sieges, and strategic alliances, readers are transported to the frontlines where Arab armies clashed with local powers and tribes, forever altering the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.Central to Gibb's narrative is the profound cultural and religious impact of Islam's spread. Readers will explore how Islamic governance, societal norms, and religious practices took root and flourished amidst diverse Central Asian communities. Gibb examines the pivotal role played by early Muslim administrators, scholars, and missionaries in not only disseminating Islamic teachings but also in fostering a unique fusion of cultures that shaped the region's identity for centuries to come.Beyond military conquests and cultural assimilation, Gibb meticulously explores the intricate political dynamics that unfolded as Arab rulers established governance structures across newly acquired territories. This includes insightful analyses of administrative practices, interactions with local rulers, and the socio-political transformations that accompanied Islamic rule.Economically, "The Arab Conquests in Central Asia" unveils how trade routes flourished, agricultural techniques evolved, and commercial networks expanded, integrating Central Asia into the broader tapestry of the Islamic world. Gibb's narrative skillfully navigates through the economic ramifications of these conquests, highlighting their pivotal role in fostering prosperity and connectivity across vast expanses of land.As readers journey through Gibb's meticulously researched pages, they are not only immersed in the historical events of yesteryears but also confronted with profound questions about identity, power, and the enduring legacy of conquest. Gibb's scholarly prowess extends beyond mere recounting; it delves into the historiographical nuances, exploring how subsequent generations have interpreted and remembered these transformative events."The Arab Conquests in Central Asia" stands as a testament to Gibb's enduring legacy as a foremost authority on Islamic studies. His comprehensive exploration of this critical juncture in history serves as a beacon for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a profound understanding of how civilizations collide, cultures evolve, and legacies endure.Whether you are an academic delving into the complexities of Islamic expansion or a history enthusiast captivated by tales of conquest and cultural exchange, Gibb's work promises an enlightening journey through a pivotal epoch that continues to shape our world today.
Local Peace, International Builders
Communal disputes over local issues such as land use, cattle herding, and access to scarce resources are a leading cause of conflict across the world. In the coming decades, climate change, forced migration, and violent extremism will exacerbate such disputes in places that are ill equipped to handle them. Local Peace, International Builders examines the conditions under which international interventions mitigate communal violence. The book argues that civilian perceptions of impartiality, driven primarily by the legacies of colonialism, shape interveners' ability to manage local disputes. Drawing on georeferenced data on the deployment of over 100,000 UN peacekeepers to fragile settings in the 21st century as well as a multimethod study of intervention in Mali - where widespread violence is managed by the international community - this book highlights a critical pathway through which interventions can maintain order in the international system. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Peace Museums
This book is the first comprehensive study of the history, nature, and purposes of peace museums, comprising twenty-one essays by a leading authority in the field. It presents a powerful argument for the need for this new kind of museum that informs and inspires visitors that a world of peace and nonviolence is both necessary and possible. Whereas there are numerous museums about war and the armed forces, museums about peacemaking and peacemakers are rare; indeed, the very concept of peace museums is still largely unknown. This is a reflection of the traditional writing and teaching of history which is dominated by narratives of war and warriors, with little or no attention being paid to the history of efforts to prevent and abolish war. Peace museums are ideal instruments to bring the long, fascinating, and vitally important history of peace to life for a large public. Among the essays included are histories of two (forgotten and unknown yet) heroic efforts to prevent World War I, and then World War II, through museums that educated and alerted visitors about the disasters ahead if war was not avoided, and ways to steer a different course following the catastrophe that was the Great War. At a time when a barbaric war in Europe, continuing wars in Africa, and ominous threats of war in Asia, are raising the specter of nuclear war and World War III, the need for anti-nuclear bomb and anti-war museums is greater than ever. Such museums are essential for the development of a global culture of peace and nonviolence. The book provides inspiration and hope for everyone interested in efforts to overcome an existential threat to civilization that is wholly man-made.
Reimagining the International
A rich and enlightening study of Chinese international relations, this book examines Chinese world ordering before the West as both intellectual history and institutional practices in deep world history. It shows how engaging China's historical pursuit of ordering the world can contribute to our search for global foundations of international thought. Offering a distinctive English School perspective, this volume is a call to put studies of Chinese international relations in their proper historical context. It argues that such an approach leads to a better understanding of Chinese ideas and statecraft and contends that reimagining the international is indispensable for a fruitful pursuit of knowledge production in the construction of global IR.
Constituents of Political Theory (2); Selected Articles by the Warsaw School of Political Theory
This collection of articles offers an in-depth exploration of explanatory, non-normative political theory, moving beyond the simple mechanics of governance and power struggles. The chapters investigate the boundaries and forms of political phenomena, including the transformation of non-political matters into political issues. The analysis distinguishes between political actions driven by ideas and interests, efforts to harmonize conflicting forces for social stability, and the principles that underpin the political framework. Moreover, the book delves into the socio-technical mechanisms of enemy creation, polarization, and dehumanization, as well as the contradictions of political pluralism, deliberation, and the emergence of antipolitics.
Campaign for Open Science with Spirituality without a Big Bang
This groundbreaking book invites world leaders to follow science, yet urges an open dialogue in the pursuit of truth, steering clear of Big Pharma's marketing propaganda. John delves into how the universe perpetually reinvents itself in a Steady State, eschewing the traditional big bang theory, through his father's concept of 'symmetrical impermanence' (SI). He posits that Jupiter was once a binary twin to the sun, which, after collapsing in a supernova, gave birth to the planets. John tackles Chalmers' 'hard' problem of consciousness using the wave-particle interchangeability (WPI) principle found in electromagnetic fields-the same principle that powers cell phones. He theorizes that the music of life emanates from primary energy as electromagnetic waves, which coalesce into a 'One Mind' comprising a nested hierarchy of sub-minds. According to his theory, our brains transform these waves into protons, constructing our bodies with conscious awareness and enabling us to experience and adapt to hostile environments. He advocates for a Campaign for Open Science and Medicine (COSAM) to foster a shift towards holistic thinking, aiming to safeguard humanity's future.
Global Power and Leadership
Covid-19 has changed the fundamental norms of global power. In traditional concept, political, economic, and military competence would be a clue to define a country as a major power or not. But the world newly counts on soft power more than hard power, which can penetrate all the regional spheres without any obstacles by social networks. Global society simultaneously shares enthralling events or bursts tears in front of tragic scenes as a cosmopolitan as cherishing human dignity and value. Special Series for Global Power and Leadership focuses on how to explore global leadership to upgrade general human life beyond national competitiveness. The global society would speculate what is the best way to advance together and global leadership is the right answer to reorganize power structure. The world will be determined by not what is the national power but how it leads human society in advance?
Moral Abdication
Western governments and elites have supported the destruction of Gaza, silencing the Palestinians and those who speak on their behalf. Providing a record of the first six months of the war waged by the Israeli army after the 7 October attacks and drawing on a rich range of international sources, Didier Fassin examines how most Western governments have acquiesced in and often contributed to the destruction, by the Israeli army, of Gaza, its homes, infrastructures, hospitals, institutions of education, and civilian population. To justify their support and prevent criticism, they have provided an official version of the events, adopting the Israeli narrative. It was largely taken up by mainstream media, which ignored the experiences and perspectives of Palestinians. Dissenting voices were silenced. A policing of language and thought was imposed. Censorship and self-censorship became normalized. To call for a ceasefire or to demand the respect of humanitarian law was enough to prompt the ever-ready accusation of antisemitism. Exploring the multiple dimensions of the extreme inequality of lives between the two sides of the conflict and analyzing the complex geopolitical, economic and ideological stakes that underlie it, Fassin intends to constitute an archive of this moral abdication. In his view, the abandonment of the values and principles proclaimed by Western elites to be foundational will leave a deep scar in the history of the world.
JOHNSTONE December 24
The jubilant reaction from the public to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took the oligarchic class by surprise this month and had one particular billionaire literally sweating in his chair (p 42) as his body unintentionally betrayed how painfully aware the ruling elite are of how outnumbered they are.
The Myth of War in the Taiwan Strait
War in the Taiwan Strait is neither imminent nor probable. However, Beijing, Taipei, and Washington each face the "Yizhou Dilemma" that neither action nor inaction would lead to desirable outcomes.
Decentralization, Local Governance, and Inequality in the Middle East and North Africa
While many scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners view decentralization as a way to increase participation, strengthen political representation, and improve social welfare, little is known about the experiences of communities in the context of decentralization - particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. This volume directs our attention toward the ways in which decentralization is "lived locally" by citizens of the MENA region, underscoring the simultaneous influences of individual-level factors (e.g., gender, education) and local context (e.g., development levels, electoral institutions) on governance processes and outcomes. A group of international scholars brings together methodologically diverse, original research in Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, and Tunisia to expand the literature on decentralization. Following a preface by Hicham Alaoui, the empirical chapters are arranged into three thematic sections. These focus on subnational variations in the relationships between central and local actors, citizen engagement with state and non-state institutions, and the extent to which representatives reflect their local communities. Together, these chapters provide important insights into governance, participation, and representation in the MENA and open new questions for furthering the study of governance and local development. Only by unpacking perspectives and governance experiences at the micro-level can we understand how decentralization policies affect citizens' everyday lives.
Reconciliation Operationalized in Mozambique
In Reconciliation Operationalized in Mozambique: Charting Inclusion, Truth, and Justice, 1992-2022, Nat獺lia Bueno traces the development of reconciliation in Mozambique from the signing of the General Peace Agreement in 1992 to the present day, bringing to light its advances and setbacks throughout the years. Bueno discusses the role played by the leaders of Frelimo and Renamo during the aftermath of violent conflicts to determine how their actions affected their followers. This book advances the debate on Mozambique, deepening the scholarship on reconciliation in societies with violent pasts, and most importantly, on human rights, transitional justice, and conflict and peace studies. Bueno addresses what reconciliation means, how reconciliation has developed in Mozambique over the years, and how transitional justice mechanisms relate to reconciliation. She provides helpful tools for practitioners and argues for an original operationalized conceptualization of reconciliation that is defined by inclusion, truth, and justice. This innovative conceptualization can add precision both to and within case analysis and cross-case comparisons. Using this framework, Bueno challenges the understanding that the country was once reconciled and argues in favor of a new Mozambican solution.
Remembering the Future through Cinematic Symbols
This book examines the creation of futuristic memories through cinematic symbols relating to future interactions between humans and artificial intelligence.
The New Age of Super-Civilization
As we entered the year 2000, America and the world stood at a great crossroads. At the threshold of the third millennium, a new age of Super Civilization was emerging. A contemporary civilization had successfully arrived at the long-awaited gateway of the year 2000, having overcome potential apocalyptic obstacles along the way. The journey ahead into the future, far beyond the Y2K takeoff, seemed bright with promise and hope, yet great challenges lay ahead.Three roads stretch forth into the future from the past, along routes already ventured upon, but now requiring a renewed sense of direction and destination. Especially important today are: creating global powerhouses in diverse ways, elevating national politics in America and around the world, and enlightening the public mind in spiritual, cosmological, and political contexts. The people of America and the world today can help those of tomorrow ensure the survival and progress of planet Earth and secure its universal destiny.
The Long Disenchantment
This book seeks to replace a comforting European narrative of British missed opportunities with a chronicle of the complexity of UK/EC-EU relations. After nearly a decade of Brexit (2016), it revisits the historical evolution of the relationship between Britain and Europe since the 1970s. Building on an in-depth study of primary and secondary sources, the author sheds new light on the intricacies of that relationship. The book is structured in six chapters, the first of which reflects on the causes of the UK's lack of engagement in the early and crucial developments of the European Community. The second chapter revisits ten years of stop-go diplomacy of accession, and the meaning of the first enlargement for Britain and its partners. The third chapter argues that in the early years, entry represented for Britain an opportunity to deliver change, working with France and Germany inside the EC; and, as an EC member, building new relationships with countries outside, including in the Commonwealth. The fourth chapter focuses on the dawning realisation that EC membership meant for Britain joining its partners on a journey towards an unknown destination in search of whatever-closer Union would mean. The Fifth chapter concentrates on the 1980s, when, on the one hand, the British government was to the fore in the creation of a single market; while on the other it openly challenged an agreed-upon narrative, among the continental member states. This narrative was one which sought to reshape European values and relationships, together with its culture, geography and history, round a commitment to greater integration. The final chapter is an epilogue that examines the political decisions of the last four British prime ministers: Major, Brown, Blair and Cameron, in confronting and reacting to the reality of European Union, from the Maastricht Treaty (1992) onward. This examination suggests that, rather than political continuity, discontinuity, led the UK, through Prime Minister David Cameron's efforts at renegotiation in the EU, to Brexit, and his instant resignation. This book invites readers to rethink, refine, and challenge the dominant narrative of Britain as a predictable, permanent outsider condemned to irrelevance in the EC/EU. It will appeal to scholars of international relations and political history, as well as political decision-makers, both in Britain and the EU.
Civil Society and Intergovernmental Negotiations at the United Nations
EPDF and EPUB available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations have increased at the United Nations (UN) since the 1990s. Yet few studies discuss the notion of inclusion and what it entails in intergovernmental negotiations. This book delves into the UN's relationship with CSOs, exploring who participates in negotiations and how their input is integrated into ratified documents. Drawing on ethnographic research, the author uncovers the complexities of accreditation, participation, and the interpretation of CSOs' contributions. Offering a sociological analysis, she highlights the increased exclusion of CSOs despite their apparent inclusion in institutions of global governance unbounded to public accountability. Leah R. Kimber examines the practices of exclusion CSOs are subjected to in UN negotiations by opening the machinery of intergovernmental negotiations in light of the UN's future and legitimacy.
Pyropolitics
From the books and heretics burnt on the pyres of the Inquisition to self-immolations at protest rallies, from the massive burning of oil on the global scale to inflammatory speech, from the imagery of revolutionary sparks ready to ignite the spirits of the oppressed to car bombings in the Middle East--fire proves to be an indispensable element of the political. To account for this elemental source of heat and light, Pyropolitics delineates a semantico-discursive field, replete with the literal and metaphorical mentions and uses of fires, flames, sparks, immolations, incinerations, and burning in political theory and practices. Relying on classical political theory, literature, theology, contemporary philosophy, and an analysis of current events, Michael Marder argues that geopolitics, or the politics of the Earth, has always had an unstable, at once shadowy and blinding, underside--pyropolitics, or the politics of fire. If this obscure double of geopolitics is, increasingly, dictating the rules of the game today, then it is crucial to learn to speak its language, to discern its manifestations, and to project where our world ablaze is heading. Previously published by Rowman and Littlefield, this edition has a new foreword from Slavoj Žižek and three new chapters.
Research Methods in Politics and International Relations (Second Edition )
The perfect guide for research methods. This textbook spans formulating a research question and conducting a literature review, generating/collecting data and analysing data, up to writing up and disseminating your findings. This text guides you through the research process from start to finish.
Climate Security
How does the climate crisis relate to global security issues? What impact do increasing temperatures, droughts, sea level rises and extreme weather have on borders, war, migration and unrest? This nuanced, urgent book cuts into the heart of this relationship, packed with global examples, from glacier movements destabilizing borders, to misinformation driving political apathy around the climate. You will encounter new, provocative ideas such as the carbon footprint of the military, the pressing need for the Global South to adapt, not blame, and the need for strong and visionary leadership in climate negotiations. Situated on the cutting edge of the climate debate, this book will revolutionize your perspective on global security, challenge deep-rooted assumptions and ignite you critical thinking.
Climate Security
How does the climate crisis relate to global security issues? What impact do increasing temperatures, droughts, sea level rises and extreme weather have on borders, war, migration and unrest? This nuanced, urgent book cuts into the heart of this relationship, packed with global examples, from glacier movements destabilizing borders, to misinformation driving political apathy around the climate. You will encounter new, provocative ideas such as the carbon footprint of the military, the pressing need for the Global South to adapt, not blame, and the need for strong and visionary leadership in climate negotiations. Situated on the cutting edge of the climate debate, this book will revolutionize your perspective on global security, challenge deep-rooted assumptions and ignite you critical thinking.
The unemployment in Romania
This book deals with unemployment and methods of combating it, a theme which is of great importance in any state. Unemployment is one of the greatest dangers that a state may face because not only does it negative affect the country's economy on a short term, moreover, it has more serious repercussions on the long term, influencing generations, reducing the productivity of the country and inhibit the development of society through the accumulation of debt for the payment of unemployment benefits, decreasing national demand and creating a vicious circle from which escaping can become more difficult as time passes. This book is divided into four chapters, the first two chapters presents the link between the state and public administration and the link between the administration and public policy. The third chapter deals with the application of a public policy and the actors involved in the process. It is also presented the public policy process. In the last chapter considering the problem of unemployment, a matter of public policy, this paper presents the method for combating it, meaning a proposal of public policy.
land Without Borders
In "Land Without Borders," Johannes Gerloff and Heinz Reusch provide a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most complex and enduring conflicts of our time. Drawing from Gerloff's extensive experience as a Middle East correspondent and Reusch's expertise, the book meticulously charts the historical and contemporary boundaries of the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. Through a series of detailed maps and historical narratives, the authors illuminate the evolving geopolitical landscape from the end of the Ottoman Empire to the present day.Historical Evolution of Borders: The book provides a detailed account of how the borders of Israel and its neighboring territories have evolved from the end of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century to the current geopolitical situation. This includes the impacts of major events such as the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, various wars, and peace agreements.Mapping the Conflict: Utilizing a series of maps, the authors visually represent the changes in territorial control and the shifts in boundaries over time. This visual approach helps readers better understand the geographical and political complexities of the region.Religious and Cultural Factors: "Land Without Borders" delves into the religious and cultural significance of the land for both Israelis and Palestinians. The book supplies the readers with the Biblical point of view of the Promise Land and its boundaries.Future Prospects: The authors examine current political dynamics and potential future scenarios for the region. They discuss the ongoing debates around a two-state solution, the role of international law, and the various peace initiatives that have been proposed over the years.
Party Worker
This book is about the late Soviet Union, focusing on the crisis in the ruling structures of the Communist Party, caused by the lack of generational rejuvenation. Author analyzes the case of Volgograd as a typical manifestation of this crisis and explains why Perestroika did not work.
The Sargent
The sergeant is a key figure in any military unit. His role is to lead and train his subordinates, ensuring that they are prepared to face the challenges and missions assigned to them. In addition, he acts as an intermediary between superior officers and the troops, transmitting orders and ensuring that they are carried out effectively. He must be a role model for his subordinates, demonstrating discipline, professionalism and dedication at all times. Being able to make quick and accurate decisions in emergency situations, as well as to motivate and inspire his team in times of difficulty. To perform your role optimally, you must possess a number of key skills and qualities. These include leadership, effective communication, the ability to work under pressure, physical and mental endurance, as well as a thorough knowledge of military techniques and tactics. One of the main objectives of a sergeant is to ensure the readiness of his or her subordinates to successfully accomplish assigned missions. This involves supervising the physical and technical training of the unit.
Arctic State Identity
This book explores what it means for state personnel from Norway, Iceland, and Canada that their country holds a formal title as an 'Arctic state'. It asks what an Arctic state identity might look like through geographies, pasts, futures, and geopolitical relations across different scales, from the international to the personal.
Human Security in the Middle East and North Africa
This book analyzes major human security threats in the MENA region, including food, water, energy, climate, and health security. It also examines sectarian conflict, terrorism, and poverty in the region. The author highlights the relationship between human security concerns and conventional or military security threats. He demonstrates how MENA nations failed to respond to the region's human security threats and to develop a human security formula and regional security architecture that included both human and conventional security threats. Therefore, this book concludes that the MENA region's future will be determined by its governments' ability to address human security threats.
The French War on Terror
This book analyses the French war on terror, covering the French contributions to the US-led 'war on terror' and the wars in the Sahel Region since 2013.This book argues that 'terrorism' and offensive counter-'terrorism' are not separate phenomena but, rather, need to be analyzed as two segments of one common violent relation. This leads the work to deconstruct the argument made by state officials that the French approaches to counter-'terrorism' have been more humane and more efficient than the Anglo-Saxons'. France has not avoided the mistakes previously committed by the US and Britain. The only originality of France's war on terror is in fact its anachronistic character. Indeed, France embraced this warlike approach to counter-'terrorism' in mid-2010, at a moment when the US and Britain had already recognized the shortcomings of this approach and started to abandon it.This book will be of much interest to students of critical terrorism studies, French politics, and International Relations.
European Security
Exploring the ebb and flow of European security from the end of the Second World War to the present day, Richard Rose examines why security cannot be taken for granted today and what this means for the future of security in Europe. Since 1949 military security from the Black Sea to Washington's Potomac River has been guaranteed by NATO with the White House in command. He reminds us that masses of Europeans enjoyed unprecedented economic security as the European Union has replaced competition in armaments with competition in a single European market. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union restructured the map of Europe and encouraged the United States to turn toward China. However, Vladimir Putin's attempt to revive a Soviet-style version of security by invading Ukraine has stimulated aid to Ukraine as it fights a proxy war to protect the security of Europe. Looking ahead, Rose asks whether European governments are able to defend themselves as America's commitment to Europe becomes less reliable; the challenge to Europe of helping fund the reconstruction of Ukraine; questions the conditions in which the European Union and NATO could admit Ukraine as a member; and sets out where Britain fits in as a NATO but not an EU member-state.
How to run a conflict-free institution
Managing an institution without conflict is a major challenge for managers. The first element they must apply is clear, open communication to these agents. They must first foster an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing their ideas and concerns. Leaders are obliged to use effective communication channels to disseminate relevant information and imply the values and standards of a worthy institution.Collaboration must be the true bedrock of the institution, which will promote teamwork and collaborative projects to strengthen interpersonal relationships, organize team-building activities to develop strong bonds between members.Unresolved conflicts can create tension within teams, harming harmony and cohesion.
Distance learning as a public policy
A public policy is a set of actions whose main objective is to solve or minimise a collective problem. It can be developed by both the government and private spheres. Thus, the construction of a public policy reflects the conflicts of interest and the arrangements made within the spheres of power that permeate the institutions of the state and society as a whole and, with regard to educational policies, this logic has been no different. Among the fields of public policy, education stands out as an elementary instrument for empowering citizens. This study is dedicated to analysing the public policy of distance learning, with a focus on the implementation of the Public Administration and Portuguese Language courses developed by the Centre for Distance Education at the Federal University of Lavras in partnership with the Open University of Brazil, with the aim of understanding the implementation process according to the perception of different actors belonging to the University staff, who are involved in the implementation of the courses, and the coordinators of the face-to-face support centres in the municipalities where they are offered.
Going Along to Get Along: Diplomatic Pressure and Interstate Socialization at the United Nations
Going Along to Get Along: Diplomatic Pressure and Interstate Socialization by Naif Al-Mulla explores how diplomatic pressure shapes global governance at the United Nations. Through rigorous analysis and empirical examples, the book demonstrates how diplomatic pressure influences foreign policy positions and, by extension, global, multilateral outcomes. The work challenges assumptions and provides fresh insight, showcasing the cumulative effect of proactive diplomacy. Ideal for postgraduates, scholars, and policymakers, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how interstate coalitions can strategically mobilize diplomatic pressure to gain wide acceptance of a cause, with far-reaching implications from the United Nations to capitals worldwide.
The impact of the national police reform process in the DRC
As part of our scientific work on the impact of the National Police reform process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we asked ourselves a number of questions, one of which was why, despite the various reforms undertaken within the country's police apparatus, the latter is still unable to respond positively to the security needs of the Congolese population. To answer this very important question, it was vital to first examine the various reforms undertaken and what we did. Then, as in any serious scientific approach, it's not enough just to identify the failures, but also to propose a solution. With this in mind, we said that for the reform of the national police force to have a significant impact on the daily lives of the Congolese population, we had to tackle the real problems, including the recruitment, training and equipment of our police officers.
Systems, Relations, and the Structures of International Societies
Inspired by recent work in evolutionary, developmental, and systems biology, Systems, Relations, and the Structures of International Societies sketches a robust conception of systems that grounds a new conception of levels (of organization, not merely analysis). Understanding international systems as multi-level multi-actor complex adaptive systems allows explanations of important features of the world that are inaccessible to dominant causal and rationalist explanatory strategies. It also develops a comprehensive critique of IR's dominant conception of systems and structures (narrow, rigid, and unfruitful); presents a novel conception of the interrelationship of the social production of continuities and the social production of change; and sketches models of spatio-political structure that cast new light on the development of international systems, including a distinctive account of the nature of globalization.
The Culture of the Second Cold War
This is a relatively short work focusing on the metapolitics - the deeper structures - of the Second Cold War. It is designed to prompt discussion and debate, and thoughtful reflection on the current state of international affairs. The earlier Cold War conflict between communism and capitalism has given way to a more amorphous but, paradoxically, more intense struggle between representations of the political good. There is some analysis of diplomatic history and processes in international politics, but the focus is on the underlying attitudes and ideologies that have generated and sustained Cold War 2. The work begins with some definitions of a Cold War and whether the term is applicable to the current condition of international affairs. There is also some discussion of the term 'culture' and how it is applied in this study. The fundamental question is why Cold War has returned, after all the hopes after 1989 and the end the First Cold War for a new peace order. The contesting explanations are examined, including perspectives from the 'political West' (the term used to describe the distinctive development of the Atlantic alliance system since 1945), from Russia and China, and later in the work, from the global South. The work then looks at how this Cold War is being conducted, including renewed militarism, the suppression of dissent, the decline of diplomacy and the reduced opportunities for dialogue. This includes some discussion of 'double standards', applied not in a moralistic way but identified as a structural characteristic of international politics today. The instruments of Cold War 2 include sanctions and the reinterpretation of history and memory wars. Many of the familiar methods drawn from Cold War 1 are now applied, but in novel ways to reflect technological change as well as the different ideological contexts. Information management and communicative wars reach deep into public consciousness. However, Cold War 2 leaves much of the global South cold, refusing to be drawn into a conflict that is perceived to be largely a matter internal to the global North. The work ends with some reflections on possible ways this cold war could end.
Fundamentals of National Security Accountability in Canada
This book is about the democratic regulation of Canada's security and intelligence agencies at the federal level. It serves as a primer or guidebook, both for those involved in Canada's national security system and for those with an interest in it. The book proposes six values that underlie Canada's national security system and inform (or should inform) both the conduct of security service activities and the approach taken by bodies conducting democratic regulation of them. The book also discusses how democratic regulation of the security services operates in Canada, focusing on executive oversight, judicial and quasi-judicial control and scrutiny, specialized national security review, and concluding with other forms of scrutiny. It describes the background to these functions and outlines considerations properly informing their design and conduct. The book emphasizes how democratic regulation of the security services can serve as a mechanism for nudging progressive improvement in a sector often insulated from more conventional performance pressures.
Public Personnel Administration
This book addresses the processes and concerns within the purview of public personnel administration which is the key to success in carrying out governmental responsibilities and duties. With special focus on Indian administrative system, this volume probes into how public personnel administration is a critical aspect of the public sector that involves enhanced management of human resources. It also studies the evolution of public personnel administration in countries like the USA, UK, France, and Germany. Besides discussing the personnel processes in the post pandemic age, the book also examines the challenges that governments face on a global level.This title will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, and General Management. The book will also be an invaluable companion to the policymakers in the government sector as it will strengthen their conceptual understanding of the subject.
Women and Inequality in a Changing World
Women and Inequality in a Changing World explores the obstacles women continue to face to their equal participation in all areas of daily life--political, social, and economic--which persist despite the growth in the education of girls, large-scale social movements, and political waves.The volume widens and deepens understanding of women in relation to the inequalities they face, based not only on gender, but also on race, class, religion, and more. It also highlights the progress that women have made, and how this progress contributes to the creation of more peaceful and prosperous societies. This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars and practitioners from across the globe to provide a wide range of perspectives and experiences, examine crucial questions, and offer new ideas and innovative solutions to increasing the role of women moving forward.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of gender studies, women's studies, and political science, as well as practitioners working at the intersection of women and global issues.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. Please note that Chapter 6 is excluded from this Creative Commons license. Pieces of this chapter were previously published in: Golan, G., 'Autobiographical Note' in Galia Golan: An Academic Pioneer on the Soviet Union, Peace and Conflict Studies, and a Peace and Feminist Activist (PAHSEP, Vol. 22), published 2018, Springer International Publishing, reproduced with permission of SNCSC. The author is grateful to the publisher for permission to reuse the material, which is still copyright protected and owned by the publisher.
The Americaida
Jes繳s Campos (Panama City, 1969) has published three philosophical essays: The New Democracy, Panama, 2005; Introduction to the Study of Human Nature, Panama, 2020; The Final Twilight of the Idols, Panama, 2021. The present essay, The Americaida, is a political philosophy essay set in the current geopolitical context of Ibero-American countries that proposes an attempt at complete integration, similar to the European Union project: the Union of Latin American States, UELA. Their political, economic and social realities are quite similar, which is why a union to solve common problems would be a solution. Two of the major problems to be resolved would be the leap towards a robust economic community and becoming free from the hegemonic interference of any world power.
Tariffs, Taxes, & Face Eating Leopards
"Tariffs, Taxes & Face-Eating Leopards" delivers a biting critique of modern economic policies, likening the impact of tariffs to predatory leopards feasting on the financial stability of everyday citizens. With sharp wit and sardonic humor, Esme Mees & new author Sandy Khiro expose how tariffs, disguised as tools of national strength, often serve as stealth taxes that burden consumers, crush small businesses, and destabilize industries while leaving the powerful untouched. Paired with classic Esme Mees black-and-white woodcut-style prints of leopards, the book's visuals amplify its scathing analysis, capturing the relentless and unapologetic nature of policies that prey on the vulnerable. Mees peels back the fa癟ade of economic patriotism, revealing the systemic greed and inequality behind the rhetoric. Both a critique and a call to action, this work invites readers to confront the leopards in their midst and reconsider the true costs of policies that claim to protect them. Bold, vivid, and unforgettable, it challenges us to stop feeding the predators and start reclaiming control.
Challenging Colonial Administrative Behavior in Bangladesh
This book studies public policy and administration in Bangladesh. It studies how, despite recording high-levels of corruption persistently, some governments in least developed countries (LDCs) like Bangladesh have achieved impressive online transformation level, through digital, electronic or e-Government implementation. The book investigates the historical and political context, and examines the different policies and strategies adopted by successive governments of Bangladesh for facilitating digital service delivery transformation of traditional, paper-based, circuitous public service delivery processes. It reviews public administration reforms introduced over several decades, and other initiatives launched with the specific objective of improving service delivery management. The volume also contextualizes the new e-Government development initiatives in light of the various approaches such as traditional public administration, new public management, digital era governance, new public governance, and design thinking.Drawing on a host of published and unpublished materials, interviews with senior public officials, academics, representatives of international donor agencies, think tanks and non-governmental organizations, and a survey of more than 400 plus bureaucrats, the book analyzes the progress of digital government in Bangladesh from a soft, behavioral perspective. It will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of public policy and public administration, politics, innovation, and South Asian studies. It will be an essential reading for bureaucrats and government officials, as well as think tanks and NGOs.
Indonesian and Philippine Media on China and COVID-19
This book studies Indonesian and Philippine English-language printed media outlets to examine how regional public opinions of China and China-made vaccines progressed amid the coronavirus pandemic.By quantifying the presence of certain words, themes, and concepts within the qualitative, textual data of news articles from the most prominent English newspapers in Indonesia (i.e. The Jakarta Post) and the Philippines (i.e. The Philippine Daily Inquirer), the book investigates the trajectories of the regional narratives on Chinese vaccines, Beijing, and China. Through this same methodology, the book also explores indications of the degree of soft power exerted by Beijing through such media outlets in both Indonesia and the Philippines.Analysing how Sino-Southeast Asian relations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of international relations, media studies, and Asian politics.
The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intelligence for Democracy and Governance
The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intelligence for Democracy and Governance explores the concepts, methodologies, and implications of collective intelligence for democratic governance, in the first comprehensive survey of this field.Illustrated by a collection of inspiring case studies and edited by three pioneers in collective intelligence, this handbook serves as a unique primer on the science of collective intelligence applied to public challenges and will inspire public actors, academics, students, and activists across the world to apply collective intelligence in policymaking and administration to explore its potential, both to foster policy innovations and reinvent democracy.The Routledge Handbook of Collective Intelligence for Democracy and Governanceis essential reading and an authoritative reference for scholars, students, researchers and practitioners of public policy, public administration, governance, public management, information technology and systems, innovation and democracy as well as more broadly for political science, psychology, management studies, public organizations and individual policy practitioners, public authorities, civil society activists and service providers.Visit the handbook's dedicated website, Smarter Together, for complementary material.
Cultures of Counterproliferation
This book argues that the nature of counterproliferation strengthens the effect of cultural factors in policy choices, and illustrates this by focusing on US and Israeli policy toward the Iranian nuclear program.The United States and Israel have been the two states most active in opposing Iran's nuclear ambitions; however, the respective strategies of each of these states have changed repeatedly. This book explores how competing cultural schools of thought on grand strategy within each state inform and shape the key policy decisions in their attempts to prevent a nuclear Iran. Drawing on numerous interviews conducted with former high-level officials in each country as well as published memoirs, this book first describes in detail the belief systems of the competing schools and then analyses the internal debates and key decisions on policy toward the Iranian Nuclear Program, while critically assessing the extent to which these beliefs influenced policy in the face of material-structural pressures. This in-depth analysis of the internal debates and dilemmas within the national leadership of the two states most prominent in the effort to prevent a nuclear Iran constitutes an indispensable guide for scholars and policymakers who will inevitably face similar dilemmas in dealing with this ongoing challenge and additional cases of nuclear proliferation around the world.This book will be of much interest to students of nuclear proliferation, US and Israeli foreign policy, Middle Eastern politics and IR in general.
