The Continuing Debt Crisis of the Developing Countries is the official report of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group of Experts on Debt under the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). This report comprehensively examines the debt crisis experienced by many developing countries, primarily due to global economic policies, fluctuations in international interest rates, and dependence on multilateral financial institut…
This book analyzes the severe social, economic, and political crises affecting Third World countries. Brian May explores the structural causes of underdevelopment, including poverty, inequality, colonial legacies, and global economic imbalances. Through critical examination, the author highlights how these interconnected issues shape the difficult realities faced by developing nations and argue…
State failure takes many forms, from the collapse of central authority à la Somalia to the subversion of democracy in Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Assessing why and how states fail is only half of the story, however. More important is pinpointing why they recover. Based on fieldwork in over 40 countries, Why States Recover incorporates first-hand interviews with leadership to disaggregate various s…