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"A Tapestry of Change" delves deep into the wave of Color Revolutions that swept across parts of Europe in the early 21st century. These peaceful political movements, each labeled with a distinct color, marked a significant turning point in the histories of the nations where they occurred, leading to profound transformations from post-Soviet oligarchic systems to aspirations of more democratic governance.Inside the pages of this comprehensive analysis,...
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In the endless series of United States military interventions, the 'humanitarian' bombing of Yugoslavia played a key role in gaining support of the centre left for war as an instrument of policy.
Thanks to massive deception and self-deception by media and politicians, even the anti-globalisation movement failed to grasp the implications of the aggressive military globalisation pursued by the United States, from Iraq to Afghanistan and beyond....
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The twentieth century witnessed the rise of the United States as the preeminent player on the world stage. While many individuals were responsible for the American ascension, few have left a larger legacy in the arena of foreign policy than Henry L. Stimson. Serving nearly every American president from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, Stimson shaped America's worldview and influenced America's foreign affairs decisions for over 40 years.
A Republican,...
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The basic logic of preventive diplomacy is unassailable. Act early to prevent disputes from escalating; reduce tensions that could lead to war; deal with today's conflicts before they become tomorrow's crises. Yet as we look at the record of these first years of the post-Cold War era, it is quite mixed. There have been some preventive diplomacy successes and opportunities that have been seized by major powers and international organizations to help...
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The purpose of this book is to facilitate meaningful dialogue and inspire tangible actions regarding the topics discussed within its pages. My aim is to provide a comprehensive resource that not only enlightens but also encourages readers to engage in thoughtful consideration and proactive steps towards addressing the issues presented.To the Global Community:This book, "Global Priorities: Addressing Critical Challenges for a Better World," is dedicated...
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Since the end of the Cold War several political agreements have been signed in attempts to resolve longstanding conflicts in such volatile regions as Northern Ireland, Israel-Palestine, South Africa, and Rwanda. This is the first comprehensive volume that examines reconciliation, justice, and coexistence in the post-settlement context from the levels of both theory and practice. Mohammed Abu-Nimer has brought together scholars and practitioners who...
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This book examines the costs and benefits of ending the fighting in a range of conflicts, and probes the reasons why negotiators provide, or fail to provide, resolutions that go beyond just 'stopping the shooting.' What is the desired and achievable mix between negotiation strategies that look backward to end current hostilities and those that look ahead to prevent their recurrence? To answer that question, a wide range of case studies is marshaled...
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Designed as a text for 20th-century U.S. diplomacy or international relations courses, the 13 essays in “Modern American Diplomacy” examine the successes and failures that led to America's global dominance. The contributors, all specialists in the topics about which they write, bring clarity and insight to the events that have conditioned Washington's policies. Issues covered include U.S. positions on the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast...
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The book is based on the findings, the study recommends the following to the policymakers. Firstly, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has to rethink the vision and mission of the ministries and develop their capacities accordingly. Secondly, new strategies should be designed and introduced at different levels coupling with efficient follow-up system. Besides, practice-oriented training has to be organized on systems thinking and boundary...
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In Liberalization against Democracy, Stephen J. King argues that, in contrast to prevailing views, pro-market economic reforms in Tunisia did not foster democratization. Instead, state-led economic liberalization facilitated the reorganization of authoritarian rule and contributed to the subversion of democratic tendencies at both the national and local levels. In addition to King's analysis of neo-liberal economic transformation and regime change...
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This comprehensive text analyzes the foreign policies of eighteen countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. First assessing the state of the discipline, the introduction develops a common framework that compares the relevant explanatory weight of foreign policy determinants at the individual, state, and international level for each country. Case studies include the major regional powers such as Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, as well as less-studied...
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Este libro tiene por objetivo presentar propuestas de política sanitaria, ambiental y tecnológica que permitan la reactivación de la integración multidimensional latinoamericana, con base en estudios de regionalismo comparado de experiencias de Europa, de Asia, de África y de América Latina. Propuestas que permiten avanzar hacia nuevas actividades prioritarias en la integración regional latinoamericana, mediante políticas: 1) sanitarias, expresadas...
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America is at war and the stakes are huge. The fight isn't just in Iraq and Afghanistan; it's a global contest between the United States, radical Islam, a resurgent Russia, and a virulent New Left coming to power in Latin America and stalking the corridors of power around the world. These three enemies of America are separate, but still cooperate - and in his stunning new book, Shadow World, Robert Chandler shows how.
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Increased fluidity and pluralism in U.S. policy toward China in the postDCold War period have led to growing non-governmental influence as both the administration and Congress have become the target of intense lobbying by organized groups concerned with human rights, trade opportunities, relations with Taiwan, and other hotly debated issues. This balanced study examines the central role of these organizations, focusing especially on two key cases...
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Despite Washington's military supremacy, its economic foundations have been weakening since the Vietnam war – accelerated by the great recession and credit-rating downgrade – and its global authority dented by the quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This book intervenes in the debates surrounding America's status as an empire. It analyses Immanuel Wallerstein and others who argue that the US is in decline, to those who maintain that it remains...
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The devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and America's first domestic bio-terrorism mail attacks have shifted America's attention and resources to the immediate threat of international terrorism. But we shouldn't be fooled. Since the publication of the hardcover edition of The China Threat in November of 2000, one thing remains very much the same: the People's Republic of China is the most serious long-term national...
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Eight nonpartisan articles on U.S. foreign policy. Used as the basis for the Great Decisions discussion program, and can also be read on their own. Topics include Supply Chains, Persian Gulf Security, World Health Organization, Globalization, Korea, the Arctic, Brexit, and China in Africa.
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North Korea's development and testing of nuclear weapons made headlines in the Western media, but is the country really a threat to the rest of the world?
This accessible introduction examines the country's history and focuses on whether the threat is realistic or exaggerated by the US in order to gain international support for the controversial missile defence system. It also shows what the EU can do to engage with North Korea and counterbalance...
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