Are Government Organizations Immortal? analyzes the longevity of governmental agencies in the United States. Herbert Kaufman examines why some public organizations persist for decades while others disappear, identifying political, structural, and environmental factors that shape their survival. Through empirical research, he explores patterns of organizational continuity, governmental resilienc…
The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) process was designed in 1996 to bring Asia and Europe closer together. This important collection brings together the discussions from the eighth ASEM Summit held in October 2010 in Brussels. It presents a multifaceted perspective of Asia-Europe convergences and disparities, shedding new light on the interregional political dialogue. Renowned academics and seasoned…