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This timely book will explain, via a number of thematic and case studies, that international economics is not an independent terrain of economic activity reproducing itself throughout history, but a complex articulation of social, political and culturally determined actions that are inextricably linked. Chapters will address the role of dominant global powers in the making of global industrial and monetary relations, and, in particular, ways i...

This book examines the political economy of conflict between China, a rising power, and the USA, a declining one. It provides an informed analysis as to why China is the main beneficiary of neo-liberal globalisation, a project launched in the wake of the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the late 1960s under the aegis of the USA. Why are Huawei and other Chinese high-tech giants targeted by the USA and its allies? What is the role of the...

This book examines the political economy of conflict between China, a rising power, and the USA, a declining one. It provides an informed analysis as to why China is the main beneficiary of neo-liberal globalisation, a project launched in the wake of the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the late 1960s under the aegis of the USA. Why are Huawei and other Chinese high-tech giants targeted by the USA and its allies? What is the role of the...

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This book examines the Eurozone crisis, Greece, and Greek politics and society, from a variety of perspectives, offering a progressive understanding of current historical circumstances and a critique of both neoliberalism and new authoritarianism.

A collection of essays written by a group of acknowledged experts provides in-depth comment on some of the more important aspects of conflict. An A Z glossary of terms specific to the subject provides an ideal background for those new to the subject. Entries are provided for all the major current conflicts world-wide. Major entries include: Angola, Baluchistan, Cyprus, East Timor, Kurdistan, Kashmir, Lebanon, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. A sec...

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 a...

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With the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States' long war on communism was replaced by a perpetual "war on terror." The authors posit that this neo-imperialistic phase is but the latest development in a line of thought and action established after World War II. But, they say, 2005 is not 1945. Today, they argue, the United States uses its power to deplete the resources of the developing world, and to compel the rest of the ...

Erschienen im Jahr 2003 Letzte ISBN: 978-3-941336-19-3 The Cyprus issue has been a question of European and international politics since the Great Powers of Europe decided to sponsor the Balkan nationalisms and contribute to the fall of the Ottoman Empire. In this context, Cyprus is part and parcel of the 'Eastern Question' that has marred European politics over the last two hundred years and, seemingly, given the unresolved Balkan crisis aft...

A collection of essays written by a group of acknowledged experts provides in-depth comment on some of the more important aspects of conflict. An A Z glossary of terms specific to the subject provides an ideal background for those new to the subject. Entries are provided for all the major current conflicts world-wide. Major entries include: Angola, Baluchistan, Cyprus, East Timor, Kurdistan, Kashmir, Lebanon, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. A sec...

This book will explain the background and current state of International Political Economy, through thematic and case studies. It is ideal for researchers and politics and international relations students, academics, economists and business people.

Radical interpretation of US policy in Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. "Written with verve and intelligence." Donald Sassoon, University of London.

The case for a united, democratic and independent Cyprus

Radical interpretation of US policy in Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. "Written with verve and intelligence." Donald Sassoon, University of London.