What does EU law truly mean for the member states? Do they abide by it or don't they, and why? Complying with Europe presents the first encompassing and in-depth empirical study of the effects of "voluntaristic" and (partly) "soft" EU policies in the member states. The authors examine ninety case studies across a range of EU Directives and shed light on burning contemporary issues in political …
This introductory book explores the fundamentals that are generic to all types of investigations — criminal and otherwise. Using real cases to illustrate how investigators actually work in a variety of situations, it provides readers with a solid background for the more specialized training they will encounter on the job. Potential Criminal Investigators.
Counter This book examines the internal and external dynamics - Iranian polity, foreign policy and the capabilities of the Iranian military - which affect and often determine the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It acknowledges the important role that Iran plays in Gulf affairs - particularly in the area of security - and looks at the evolution of Iranian foreign policy in recent years
Critical geopolitics presents a brilliant and radical analysis of the ideas which have driven nations to attempt to remap the globe in their own image. The essays-ranging across British colonialism to Nazi geopolitics, from America's ambitions to the bloodshed of Bosnia and Ireland-unearth a new political history of the struggle for space and power in the West, and revision the geographies of g…
This volume clearly shows that we are a long way from a postterritorial world. Through a set of fascinating case studies on interstate conflict in different parts of the world.
An important book on a topic that has been neglected for too long, Geopolitics: A Guide to the Issues will provide readers with an enhanced understanding of how geography influences personal, national, and international economics, politics, and security. The work begins with the history of geopolitics from the late 19th century to the present, then discusses the intellectual renaissance the dis…
This book contains: 1. Revisiting the history of geopolitics 2. Geopolitics in contemporary times 3. Bangladesh and the futures of geopolitcs
This new edition of the dictionary contains political and international conferences, complete with a complete index of French terms.
The Oxford Companion to Politics of the World provides readers with the depth of coverage, the historical contexts, and the richness of interpretation needed to come to terms with today's volatile international scene. Drawing on the insights of nearly 500 authors from more than 40 countries, the volume provides comprehensive coverage of international affairs and domestic politics throughout the…
Comprising definitions and explanations of around 1000 key terms presented in an engaging style and cross-referenced to readers, this guide provides students and readers with an introduction to the terminology of political science. It includes a section of short biographies of the most eminent writers in the discipline.