Since the sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union, many scholars have argued that the balance of power theory is losing its relevance. This text examines this viewpoint, as well as looking at systematic factors that may hinder or favour the return of balance of power politics
This book is an update of India Decides 1952-1991. It incorporates the data of the important 1989 and 1991 elections and the state and by-elections since than.
Indonesia enters the new millennium at a time of transition. It has experienced several crises - in particular the economic crisis of 1997-98, a severe intensification of its environmental degradation, and more recently the East Timor crisis, the ongoing Aceh demand for independence, the change of government from the autocratic Soeharto regime to one democratically elected and under the leaders…
This clearcut volume offers a unique, thematic treatment of the Chinese political system as it has developed since the Communist takeover in 1949. Author Suzanne Ogden provides a focused, conceptual perspective on the interactional elements of politics/ideology, development, and culture, and maintains a unifying perspective and the ability of China to resolve its problems.
This book is one of the major outcomes of the Searching for Peace in Asia Pacific project of the European Centre for Conflict Prevention (ECCP). Numerous individuals and organizations from the Asia Pacific region, Europe. the United States, and Canada provided their advice, insights, and support in shaping the project, participated in workshops and seminars, gave feedback on draft texts, contri…
Contents: 1. Historical legacies 2. The international economic system 3. Politics and political change 4. Beyond the nation-state 5. Conclusions.
This book contains an explanation of politics and the key to understanding politics. Tells what really happens from the moment you register to selecting a candidate that can influence your life.
The 2012 Pla (People's Liberation Army) conference took place at a time when the Chinese Communist Party (Ccp) was making its leadership transition from Hu Jintao to Xi Jinping. The conference discussion focused on the developments in China's national security and the Pla during the Hu Jintao Administration from 2002 to 2012. Key observations are presented in this volume. The most significant o…
A comprehensive history of African Americans in the mass media--music, film, radio, television, advertising, and print and broadcast news--makes this volume a unique contribution to communications studies.
September 11 and Political Freedom: Asian Perspectives focuses on political developments in the region following 9/11. In this new volume, arising from a conference of the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats on globalisation, thinkers and observers of the region review the impact of 9/11on the development of democracy and freedom in Asia Collecuvely, these 11 essays reflect the after-shocks…