The book consists of articles on Democracy in Caribbean Societies. Some of the articles benefited from the comments during the conference discussions and have been revised by the authors. This book contributes particularly to the theory and practices of democracy in the Caribbean of the twenty first century and is the second in a series of monographs published by the Democracy Unit. I am gratef…
Audacity of Hope is Barack Obama's call for a new kind of politics — one built on the shared understanding that unites us as Americans. Lucid in his vision of America's place in the world, candidly candid about his family life and time in the Senate, Obama here sets out his political beliefs and inspires us to believe in the steady optimism that has long defined us and that is our best hope g…
This book is a historical-demographic study of the indigenous population of the Indonesian archipelago during the period 1880-1942, focusing on geo- graphical diversity. In undertaking such a study, one is faced with a difficult task. On the one hand, much of the statistical data that should form the framework for a demographic study is missing; on the other, it is difficult to interpret the re…
This book provides a fascinating set of insights into Singaporean diplomacy and demonstates how the excellence of Singapore's foreign service has enabled the country to punch far above its weight in international affairs. A must read for anyone interested in the exercise of foreign policy.
The Cold War has been followed by a decade of regional and ethnic conflicts, massacres, and forced exiles. Should America assume the role of peacekeeper and chief humanitarian in a world of endless wars and human disasters? Eminent foreign correspondent William Shawcross has spent much of his career in war zones and has had unrivaled access to diplomats, peacekeepers, and global policymakers at…
The papers in this book focus on women in Southeast Asia, and demonstrate that Boserup's formulation is equally applicable in this region. The important feature of capitalism in developing countries seems to be its ability to undermine women's traditional spheres of power and influence while simultaneously creating new conditions for further dependence on men. Thus, as a result of inappropriate…
This volume is the product of research undertaken by a multinational team of emerging intellectual leaders in Asia Pacific under the directorship of Han Sung-Joo, president of the Ilmin International Relations Institute at Korea University and former foreign minister of Korea. This research project on the theme of "Values, Governance, and International Relations" was launched in April 1997, jus…
Contents: I. The Balance of Power: Theory and Practice II. The Balance of Power in Asia III. Power and Growth and Regional Order IV. The Dynamics of Great-Power Strength V. Towards a New Balance of Power VI. A Strategy for Middle Powers
The Routledge Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Political Thinkers introduces the reader to important thinkers from the early years of the century to the contemporary period. Through them an informed, reliable and accessible guide to the ideas that have influenced political activity and thought in the twentieth century is provided.