In the aftermath of the turmoil that shook North Africa in late 2010 and early 2011, commentators and analysts have sought explanations to the factors that triggered the uprisings and to understand why a region, seemingly characterized by relative stability for decades, would su…
This work accounts the Reagan administration's development and execution of the grand strategy that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, emphasizing the coordinated use of diplomatic, informational, military, and economic instruments of national power.
Haddick maintains that within a decade China will have the military power to place U.S. influence throughout East Asia at risk. To avoid a future crisis, the United States needs to fashion a new and more competitive strategy, one that better matches the strengths of the United S…
"This textbook provides a stimulating and accessible introduction to politics. Covering political theory, comparative politics, and international relations, it enables you to understand the interconnections between these often-separated components of the subject."--Jacket.
This contributors to this volume look beyond the standard fields of research related to the resource curse. They also shed light on the specific developmental problems of resource-rich exporting states around the globe.
"The objective of this book is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms for constructing--or eroding--the legitimacy of newly created governments in post-conflict peacebuilding environments"--
"As Eurasia and the adjacent territories become more important to the world, there is increasing interest from international powers, accompanied by attempts to give institutional form to traditional economic and security links within the region. This book includes a range of sub…
