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Book SynopsisRelief Chief is Mark Lowcock's behind-the-scenes account of his experience as the world's most senior humanitarian official—the UN Relief Chief. In his four years on the job, Lowcock coordinated the work of UN agencies, the Red Cross, and countless national and international humanitarian groups to save lives and protect the most vulnerable. Appointed in 2017, Lowcock was witness to the biggest explosion in humanitarian need in modern history. Wars, droughts, floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and then the COVID-19 global pandemic put humanitarian agencies under unprecedented strain. Long-standing crises like those in Syria, Yemen, and the Sahel got worse. New ones arose, in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Venezuela, and elsewhere. Over his tenure, Lowcock raised record amounts of money to tackle these problems, but this was not enough to prevent humanitarian agencies from being overwhelmed by the emergencies they were asked to deal with, as Lowcock documents from a personal, inside perspective. Part memoir and part manifesto for reform, Relief Chief depicts the brutality, misery and inhumanity inflicted on innocent people in crises. Lowcock recounts what people he met in dozens of countries—especially women and children—shared with him about their plight and the help they needed. He warns that crises will continue to get worse without a renewed global effort to tackle their causes. But Relief Chief is also an uplifting story of lives saved and suffering reduced, and a detailed, practical agenda for solving crises faster and better in the future.

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Book SynopsisA text in the Yale University Press Series on Basic Documents in World Politics

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this acclaimed and widely-used book has been thoroughly updated in light of, among others, the revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal, which entered into force in January 2020. It provides the first detailed understanding of these new rules and their influence on opposition and appeal proceedings. This second edition gives valuable guidance on how to: draft and prosecute patent applications to avoid problems later on in opposition and appeal properly attack or defend a patent react if the patent is amended argue in case of late filings act in oral proceedings. Dealing with all stages of proceedings before the EPO, this book provides fresh insight into how best to act at each stage to successfully complete a case in opposition and appeal, detailing how opposition divisions and boards of appeal approach the cases before them. Experienced practitioners will find that the detailed case law citation adds depth to their knowledge. The 'practical advice' sections and 'example cases' provide patent lawyers and attorneys with invaluable guidance on specific procedural and substantive questions.Trade Review'The book is an excellent read for anyone preparing for their first oppositions or appeals, as it gives a very good overview with practical tips as well as common pitfalls to avoid. For the more experienced ones, the big benefit of the book is the abundant references to case law. A section I particularly appreciated was the very clear and explicit explanation of hearing of witnesses. Another big bonus is of course the references to the 2020 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal.' --Kaisa Suominen, Moosedog Oy, Finland'This excellent book brings together the theory and practice of opposition and appeal at the European Patent Office. The expert authors explain the legal framework in an accessible manner and provide numerous tips which are based on many years of experience. This book helps you to make the right choices already during drafting the patent application and in opposition so that you will be in the best possible starting position for your appeal under the 2020 Rules of Procedure.' --Nyske Blokhuis, EP&C Patent Attorneys, the Netherlands/BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Drafting and prosecution stage 3. Opposition stage 4. Appeal stage – inter partes appeals 5. Appeal stage – ex parte appeals 6. Further issues 7. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of the award-winning International Organizations has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account new developments and shifting power relations since 2009, as well as the most current scholarship.As before, the authors provide a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the full range of international organizations. New features of the book include attention to a broader range of theoretical approaches, to the increasing importance of regional organizations, and to emerging forms of governance. And new case studies highlight the governance dilemmas posed by the Libyan and Syrian civil wars, human trafficking, LGBT rights, climate change, and more.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous editions:"Detailed and comprehensive, this accessible IO text may well set the standard for years to come. The breadth of coverage provides 'one-stop shopping' for the full range of international organizations, along with welcome attention to global issues." —Kent Killen, College of Wooster"This book is a great [introduction] to international organizations." —Bessma Momani, International Journal"An extraordinary primer for any student of international relations...This book collates and masterfully illustrates the varied processes that drive contemporary international organizations." —UN21 Newsletter, ASIL"This is an important book, comprehensive, accessible, and rich in detail." —Ian Johnstone, Tufts University"Putting the pieces of the puzzle together in a highly readable way, Karns and Mingst provide a comprehensive overview of the many actors, processes, and challenges involved in the complex subject of global governance." —Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton UniversityTable of Contents The Challenges of Global Governance. The Theoretical Foundations of Global Governance. Foundations of the Pieces of Global Governance. The United Nations: Centerpiece of Global Governance. Regional Organizations. Nonstate Actors: NGOs, Networks, and Social Movements. The Search for Peace and Security. Global Economic Governance. Promoting Human Development and Economic Well-Being. Protecting Human Rights. Protecting the Environment. Dilemmas in Global Governance.

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Book SynopsisMany on the Left see the European Union as a fundamentally benign project with the potential to underpin ever greater cooperation and progress. If it has drifted rightward, the answer is to fight for reform from within. In this iconoclastic polemic, economist Costas Lapavitsas demolishes this view. He contends that the EU’s response to the Eurozone crisis represents the ultimate transformation of the union into a neoliberal citadel that institutionally embeds austerity, privatization, and wage cuts. Concurrently, the rise of German hegemony has divided the EU into an unstable core and dependent peripheries. These related developments make the EU impervious to meaningful reform. The solution is therefore a direct challenge to the EU project that stresses popular and national sovereignty as preconditions for true internationalist socialism. Lapavitsas’s powerful manifesto for a left opposition to the EU upends the wishful thinking that often characterizes the debate and will be a challenging read for all on the Left interested in the future of Europe.Trade Review"For those wanting a clear and concise summary of the left case against the euro and of the misrepresentation of German European hegemony as the consummation of the 'European idea', there is no way around this book. Nowhere has the political economy of the common currency and of German ascendancy in Europe been more clearly exposed."—Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies "Costas Lapavitsas is the most important commentator on the EU and its current crises, including Brexit. This is one of the most significant books on modern politics to appear in the last decade, and virtually the only one fully to grasp the nature of our present situation."—Richard Tuck, Harvard University "Important and timely"—E-International Relations "In 2015, a left-wing government in Athens was wrestling with Berlin and Brussels. Two prominent economists took part in the scuffle: one, Yanis Varoufakis, became Minister of Finance; the other, Costas Lapavitsas, was a member of the ruling party, Syriza. The first was a Europhile who viewed the capitulation of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras as an invitation to struggle for 'another Europe'. The second, always the sceptic, saw his views confirmed by the debacle."—Le Monde Diplomatique "Expedient, informed and lucid."—LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsCh. 1. The European Union and the Left 1.1 Fragmentation and retreat of democracy 1.2 The challenge for the Left Ch. 2. The evolution of the EU since Maastricht 2.1. Neoliberalism and hegemony in the EU – drawing on Hayek 2.2. Neoliberalism and state monopoly over money 2.3. Creating the euro: A lever of neoliberalism and conditional German hegemony 2.4. The “architectural flaws” of the euro 2.5. The broader context of conditional German hegemony Ch. 3. The ascendancy of Germany and the division of Europe 3.1. A distinctive financialised economy 3.2. The defeat of German labour in the 1990s 3.3. The competitive advantage of Germany and the creation of the Southern periphery 3.4. The unstable core of the EMU and the Central European periphery Ch. 4. The Eurozone crisis: Class interests and hegemonic power 4.1. Crisis erupts 4.2. Imposing a neoliberal agenda 4.3. An unstable and fraught equilibrium Ch. 5. Greece in the iron trap of the euro 5.1 The proximate causes of the Greek crisis 5.2 Long-term weaknesses of the Greek economy 5.3. The lenders impose bail-outs and bring disaster 5.4. Class and national interests in the Greek disaster 5.5 The political debacle of SYRIZA Ch. 6. Seeking democracy, sovereignty, and socialism 6.1. Democracy and sovereignty in the EU, once again 6.2 The impossibility of radical reform 6.3. A class-based stance for the Left 6.4. What to do?

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal best book of the year"What made this episode in our collective history possible was not so much the lies we told one another, but the lies we told ourselves."A recent Brown University graduate, Michael Soussan was elated when he landed a position as a program coordinator for the United Nations' Iraq Program. Little did he know that he would end up a whistleblower in what PBS NewsHour described as the "largest financial scandal in UN history."Breaking a conspiracy of silence that had prevailed for years, Soussan sparked an unprecedented corruption probe into the Oil-for-Food program that exposed a worldwide system of bribes, kickbacks, and blackmail involving ruthless power-players from around the globe.At the crossroads of pressing humanitarian concerns, crisis diplomacy, and multibillion-dollar business interests, Soussan's story highlights core flaws of our international system and exposes the frightening, corrupting power of the black elixir that fuels our world's economy.

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Book SynopsisA compilation of stories based on the lives of children who observe the world through their windows during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Asia and Europe to North America, Latin America, and Africa, the book explores children's shared experience of life away from school and friends, of wondering about the people in their lives and communities who are in need of help, and of discovering what we can do to stay active and to support others.Despite the hardships, the children portrayed in this book find innovative ways to support their families and communities, and care for those in need while staying positive and healthy. From My Window is conceptualized, written, and illustrated by Xue Bai. We hope that this beautifully illustrated book will show children that they are not alone in facing the challenges that this global pandemic brings. We will probably face other challenging situations in the future, and this book shows that every day is an opportunity to love, learn, create and connect, no matter the circumstances.

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Book SynopsisToday, the European Union is facing a crisis as serious as anything it has experienced since its origins more than half a century ago. What makes this so serious is that it is not a single crisis but rather multiple crises – the euro crisis, the migration/refugee crisis, Brexit, etc. – that overlap and reinforce one another, creating a cumulative array of challenges that threatens the very survival of the EU. For the first time in its history, there is a real risk that the EU could break up. This volume brings together sociologists, economists and political scientists from around Europe to shed light on how the EU got into this predicament. It argues that the multiple crises that have plagued the European Union in the last decade stem to a large extent from flaws in its construction and that these flaws are consequences of the political processes that led to the formation of the EU – in other words, the decisions that made possible the development of the EU created the conditions for the multiple crises it experiences today. This timely and wide-ranging book on one of the most important issues of our time will be of great interest to students and scholars in the social sciences, to politicians and policy-makers and to anyone concerned with Europe and its future.Trade Review"Castells and his colleagues convincingly show that the multiple crises facing Europe today - from Greece to Brexit - are not problems imposed on it from without but are to a large extent crises of its own creation. Their wide-ranging and insightful account should be read by everyone concerned with Europe and its future - and above all by those politicians and policy-makers who could change the direction of the EU before it's too late." Paul Mason, author of Postcapitalism: A Guide to Our Future"To understand what we Europeans must do to secure a brighter future together, firstly we must understand the multifaceted nature of the challenges that our common project is facing. This insightful book reminds us that constructive self-criticism is an indispensable exercise in today's Europe." Javier Solana, President at ESADE Geo-Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics and Distinguished Fellow at the Brookings Institution"Europe's Crises takes the reader on a journey of relationships and interdependencies, from Maastricht to Brexit [,..] [and] unlike the mainstream media's insistence on hiding the wider context, the reader is constantly reminded of the history, geography and wider geopolitics impacting on the daily lives of Europeans."Morning Star Table of Contents List of Contributors List of Figures Introduction Part I: Economic Crises Chapter 1: The End of European Integration as We Knew It: A Political Economy Analysis Olivier Bouin Chapter 2: Making Sense of the Greek Crisis, 2010-2016 Manos Matsaganis Chapter 3: The Consequences of Crisis on the European Banking System Emilio Ontiveros Chapter 4: The Financial Crisis and the Restructuring of the Italian Banking System Sviatlana Hlebik Chapter 5: European Science and Technology in a Time of Crisis: ERC, EIT and Beyond João Caraça et al. Part II: Social Crises Chapter 6: Austerity and Health: The Impact of the Crisis in the UK and Rest of Europe David Stuckler et al. Chapter 7: Suffering: The Human and Social Costs of Economic Crisis John B. Thompson et al. Chapter 8: Achilles’ Heel: Europe’s Ambivalent Identity Manuel Castells Chapter 9: Europe Facing Evil: Xenophobia, Racism, anti-Semitism and Terrorism Michel Wieviorka Chapter 10: Europe and Refugees: Tragedy Bordering on Farce Paul Collier Part III: Political Crises Chapter 11: The Crisis of Legitimacy of European Institutions Sara B. Hobolt Chapter 12: Narratives of Responsibility: German Politics in the Greek Debt Crisis Claus Offe Chapter 13: The Double Crisis of European Social Democracy Colin Crouch Chapter 14: The Rise of the Radical Right Michel Wieviorka Chapter 15: From Crisis to Social Movement to Political Change: Podemos in Spain Manuel Castells Chapter 16: Italy: Autumn of the Second Republic by Pierfranco Pelizzetti Chapter 17: Brexit: The Causes and Consequences of the UK’s Decision to Leave the EU Geoffrey Evans et al. Chapter 18: Social Movements, Participation and Crisis in Europe Gustavo Cardoso et al. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis timely Research Handbook provides novel insights into the institutional complexities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Through a defined focus on the post-Cold War evolution of NATO, it provides various theoretical perspectives on the Alliance and assesses wider research efforts within NATO studies.Written by thirty renowned international scholars and practitioners, chapters provide multidisciplinary insights into NATO’s legal and political developments. They examine existing research ventures within NATO scholarship, as well as potential future methodological advancements. The Research Handbook looks closely at NATO’s political and military decision-making, its principles of governance and its key fields of action. It additionally offers a significant analysis of the organization’s stability and cohesion.This comprehensive Research Handbook will be important for academics studying law, politics and international relations surveying the intricacies of regional organizations. It will be particularly beneficial for NATO practitioners and for researchers endeavouring to further the field of NATO studies.Trade Review‘In this first academic NATO handbook ever, the Alliance finally receives the attention it deserves. Seeking to bridge the theorist–practitioner gap as well as theoretical paradigms, the volume provides an excellent overview of the urgent challenge of ensuring NATO’s internal strength and cohesion and is essential reading for scholars and policymakers alike.’ -- Wolfgang Ischinger, Munich Security Conference‘Rarely has a collection about NATO been available that contains such a wealth of insights for scholars, students and practitioners alike. Anyone involved with this organization for practical purposes or out of academic interest will find this Research Handbook invaluable and will refer to it often.’ -- Carlo Masala, Bundeswehr University, Munich‘This excellent collection of papers brings together valuable works by accomplished experts on many NATO-related topics, including theoretical, legal, economic, operational and institutional interpretations, cyber security and counter-terrorism challenges and political–military decision-making about core tasks such as collective defence and deterrence, cooperative security and crisis management.’ -- David S. Yost, U.S. Naval Postgraduate SchoolTable of ContentsContents: Preface xv List of abbreviations xvii 1 Introduction: NATO as an object of research 1 Sebastian Mayer PART I THEORIES AND APPROACHES 2 Realism 21 Luca Ratti 3 Institutionalism 36 Sebastian Mayer 4 Economic theory 52 Shintaro Nakagawa, Toshihiro Ihori and Martin C. McGuire 5 Social constructivism 69 Tobias Bunde 6 Interpretive approaches 84 Ulrich Franke PART II LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES 7 Legal personalities 99 Andrés B. Muñoz-Mosquera and Nikoleta P. Chalanouli 8 Institutional design 114 Seth A. Johnston 9 Institutional memory 131 Heidi Hardt PART III OPERATING NATO 10 Political decision-making 147 Sebastian Mayer 11 Military decision-making 164 Ivan Dinev Ivanov 12 Civilian control of the military 178 Stephen M. Saideman and David P. Auerswald 13 Collective action problems 191 Christian Tuschhoff PART IV FIELDS OF ACTION 14 Collective defence 208 John R. Deni 15 Deterrence 222 Damon Coletta 16 NATO operations 237 Nicholas Williams 17 Counter-terrorism 253 Giray Sadõk and Aybike Yalcin-Ispir 18 Cyber security 267 Joe Burton 19 Partnerships for Peace 280 Joshua B. Spero 20 Mediterranean and global partnering 296 Markus Kaim 21 Democracy support 308 Henrik B. L. Larsen PART V PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE 22 Use of force: legal foundations 324 Michael Bothe 23 Accountability and transparency 339 Ian Davis PART VI STRENGTH AND COHESION 24 NATO’s crisis resilience 356 Sebastian Harnisch 25 Burden-sharing 369 Benjamin Zyla 26 The NATO “habit of consultation” 385 Martin A. Smith 27 Cohesion through identity 400 Falk Ostermann Index

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Book SynopsisShedding light on the origins of the Second World War in Europe, Stalin’s Gamble aims to create a historical narrative of the relations of the USSR with Britain, France, the United States, Poland, Germany, Italy, Czechoslovakia, and Romania during the 1930s. The book explores the Soviet Union’s efforts to organize a defensive alliance against Nazi Germany, in effect rebuilding the anti-German Entente of the First World War.Drawing on extensive research in Soviet as well as Western archives, Michael Jabara Carley offers an in-depth account of the diplomatic manoeuvrings which surrounded the rise of Hitler and Soviet efforts to construct an alliance against future German aggression. Paying close attention to the beliefs and interactions of senior politicians and diplomats, the book seeks to replace one-sided Western histories with records from both sides. The book also offers an inside look at Soviet foreign policy making, with a focus on Stalin as a foreTrade Review“Stalin’s Gamble is a remarkable reconstruction not only of Soviet foreign policy but of an entire era that led to the enormous suffering of the Second World War. The author’s superb scholarship and fluid writing style merit the attention of a broad selection of scholars, diplomats, and the educated public.” -- Jonathan M. House, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Emeritus * Russian Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Biographical Notes 1. Introduction: Prologue to Crisis 2. Dim Lite Night Lamp: Early Attempts at Détente in Paris and Warsaw, 1929–33 3. The Soviet Quest for US Recognition, 1930–3 4. Setback: The Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933 5. Rapallo or Not? 6. “Strike while the Iron Is Hot”: Strengthening Relations with France, 1933 7. Shadows of Doubt over Moscow, 1933–4 8. “One Step Back, Two Steps Forward” 9. Nobody Wants the “Bolo Baby”: Failure of US-Soviet Relations, 1933–5 10. Koshmar: The Agonising Turn in Relations with France, 1934–5 11. Bridging the Chasm: The Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1933–5 12. Showdown: Negotiating the Franco-Soviet Pact, 1934–5 13. No Bridging the Gap: Erosion of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1935 14. The Weak Hinge: Fighting for Relations with France, 1935–6 15. Collapse in London: The Failure of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1936 16. Good News, Bad News: The Fall of Laval and the Failure of France, 1936 17. Epilogue Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisHow are institutions formed and how do they change? How do institutions interact to produce action? And how formal do institutions need to be to become effective actors of governance? This textbook provides a thorough examination of institutions from a number of theoretical perspectives to identify their key characteristics. Key features of the fourth edition: Eight consistent questions are used to highlight the similarities and differences between institutions, using both formal and informal examples Two new chapters focus on informal institutions and the process of institutionalization and deinstitutionalization A wide range of theories are highlighted, giving students a broad overview of institutional theory in political science The application of these institutional theories is demonstrated using a variety of international examples. For students of comparative politics, political theory and institutions, this textbook will be an essential guide to understanding and analyzing institutions in political science.Trade Review'The book offers by far the most systematic and elaborate account of the importance of institutional theory in political science. It gives both researchers and practitioners a lot of ideas about how to analyze and conduct political-administrative decision-making processes, seen through institutional lenses.' --Tom Christensen, University of Oslo, Norway and Renmin University of ChinaTable of ContentsContents: Preface to 4th edition 1. Institutionalism Old and New Part I Varieties of Institutionalism 2. The Roots of the New Institutionalism: “Normative Institutionalism” 3. Rational Choice Theory and Institutional Theory 4. The Legacy of the Past: Historical Institutionalism 5. Empirical Institutionalism 6. Ideas as the Foundation of Institutions: Discursive and Constructivist Institutionalism 7. Sociological Institutionalism Part II Applications of Institutionalism 8. Institutions of Interest Representation 9. International Institutionalism Part III Issues in Institutionalism 9. Informal Institutions and Governing 10. Institutionalization and Deinstitutionalization Part IV Wrapping Up 11. Conclusion: One Institutionalism or Many References Index

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Book SynopsisAfter the Second World War, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) promoted trade liberalization to help make the world prosperous and peaceful. Francine McKenzie uses case studies of the Cold War, the creation of the EEC and other regional trade agreements, development, and agriculture, to show that trade is a primary goal of foreign policy, a dominant (and divisive) aspect of international relations, and a vital component of global order. She unpacks the many ways in which trade was politicised, and the layers of meaning associated with trade; trade policies, as well as disputes about trade, communicated ideas, hopes and fears that were linked to larger questions of identity, sovereignty, and status. This study reveals how the economic and political dimensions of foreign policy and international engagement intersected, showing that trade was not only instrumentalised in the service of particular policies or relations but that it was also an essential aspect of international relations.Trade Review'With trade protectionism on the rise today, it is vitally important to understand the origins of the post-World War II trading system. Francine McKenzie has written an insightful and illuminating study on the difficult past of the GATT that will be of great interest to historians, economists, and political scientists alike.' Douglas Irwin, Dartmouth College'GATT as 'the 'Cinderella of international organizations'? McKenzie's innovative study of GATT situates international trade in global politics and reminds us why the history of economics on an international scale matters. As the clock moves closer to midnight, GATT and Global Order helps us understand the paradoxes of the twentieth century international economic order, and how difficult it is to disentangle the fiscal tenets of asymmetrical globalization from the established virtues of international cooperation.' Glenda Sluga, University of Sydney/ European University Institute'This bold book brings into one place the issues, events, debates, policies, and people of the GATT during its half-century history. This is both a survey and an in-depth, multi-archival examination of a major institution – a truly amazing undertaking with results that are oftentimes breath-taking in their scope.' Tom Zeiler, University of Colorado Boulder'International historian Francine McKenzie has consulted numerous primary sources around the world, as well as secondary sources, to write an account of this important trade policy institution. Organized around four broad themes - the Cold War, regionalism, development, and agriculture - the study shows and analyses what negotiators and policy makers thought, behind the often bland or triumphant compromise public statements.' James Foreman-Peck, EH.net (Economic History Association)Table of ContentsIntroduction: GATT in World Affairs; 1. Accidental Organization: Origins and Early Years of GATT; 2. 'An Arrow in the Western World's Quiver': The Cold War Challenge to GATT; 3. 'Take It or Leave It': The EEC Challenge to GATT; 4. 'Spread Like the Plague': The Regional Challenge to GATT; 5. 'Rich Man's Club': The Development Challenge to GATT; 6. 'Agricultural Anarchy': The Agriculture Challenge to GATT; Conclusion: The Embattled History of GATT.

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Book SynopsisThe first new EU law textbook to publish since Brexit, EU Law in the UK tackles the subject with a post-Brexit perspective interwoven throughout. Its uniquely contextual approach provides a fresh, engaging, and relatable account of EU law.Trade ReviewThe explanations are clear and easy to follow and the use of examples will help students. * Dr Samuel Walker, Lecturer in Law, Bournemouth University *This much needed text fills a gap in the market by considering how Brexit will affect every area of UK-EU legal relations whilst at the same time providing an authoritative exposition of EU law. * Mr David Rigg, Senior Lecturer in Law, Manchester Metropolitan University *A concise and attainable overview of EU law in context. The book provides an invaluable insight to the continuous impact of EU law post-Brexit via interesting contemporary and recent quotes and relatable scenarios. * Dr Maris Kask-Polacko, Lecturer in Law, University of Roehampton *I found these chapters fresh and engaging. * Ms Chrisoulla Pawlowska, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Greenwich *Table of Contents1: History of the project (1972-2020) 2: The EU institutions 3: Decision-making and democracy in the EU 4: EU legislative powers 5: Limits to EU legislative powers 6: The Relationship between EU and National Law 7: Connecting EU Law to Domestic Law: the Preliminary Reference Procedure 8: Enforcing EU Law 9: Fundamental rights in the EU 10: The Internal (or Common, or Single) Market 11: Free movement of goods 12: Free movement of workers 13: EU Citizenship 14: Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services 15: Competition law 16: Negotiating a Future Relationship: EU External Relations Law

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Book SynopsisSince the end of the Cold war, the international security agenda has become increasingly important. This Very Short Introduction considers traditional topics such as war and peace, military strategy and nuclear weapons, alongside other issues such as climate change, international migration, poverty, and international terrorism.Trade ReviewThe book succinctly covers key issues, debates and challenges in international security. It is highly recommended for students of IR and general readers. * Zhiqun Zhu, Bucknell University, Political Studies Review *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. A contested nature ; 3. The problem of war ; 4. The United Nations ; 5. The changing nature of armed conflict ; 6. Human security and development ; 7. Resources, climate change, and capitalism ; 8. Saviours or sinners? ; 9. The politics of fear and control

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Book SynopsisThe Element challenges histories of the League of Nations that present it as a meaningful if flawed experiment in global governance. Such accounts have largely failed to admit its overriding purpose: not to work towards international cooperation among equally sovereign states, but to claim control over the globe''s resources, weapons, and populations for its main showrunners (including the United States) ? and not through the gentle arts of persuasion and negotiation but through the direct and indirect use of force and the monopolisation of global military and economic power. The League''s advocates framed its innovations, from refugee aid to disarmament, as manifestations of its commitment to an obvious universal good and, often, as a series of technocratic, scientific solutions to the problems of global disorder. But its practices shored up the dominance of the western victors and preserved longstanding structures of international power and civilizational-racial hierarchy. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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Book SynopsisThe iceberg always blinks at the last minute.' @BorderIrishI was living the quiet life, watching the traffic and the sheep go by and then Brexit came along and I listened to people dismissing my importance. I could see the danger coming in the distance, like a cold front on the Tyrone skyline. So I thought, how can an invisible border be heard?'97 years young, the Irish Border may be a late adopter of Twitter, but with more than 82k followers including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Piers Morgan and Alastair Campbell, the Border isn't so invisible anymore.

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Book SynopsisThe book examines the integration of European trade union movement and explores the prospects for European or transnational solidarity among workers. Contrary to much existing research and despite national differences, Gajewska examines how trade unions cooperate and the forms in which this cooperation take place. Drawing on four case studies illustrating experiences of Polish, German, British, Latvian and Swedish trade unions in various sectors and workers' representatives at a multinational company, this book investigates the conditions under which trade unions and workers formulate their interests in non-national / regional terms, and analyzes the character, limits and potentials of solidarity in a transnational context.Seeking to generate a new theory of European integration of labour and to contribute to sociological approaches on the European integration and Europeanization of society, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of European politics, ETable of Contents1. Why and How To Study European Solidarity? 2. Analytical Categories in Conceptualizing Solidaristic Behaviour 3. Presentation of Cases 4. The Vertical Dimension of Europeanization of the Trade Union Movement 5. Interaction and Action as Transformational Mechanisms 6. Framing Solidarity: Interests, Identification and Reciprocity 7. Situational Mechanisms: Market Integration and Trade Unions. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisBy tracing the way in which the CJEU and national courts react to legislation and Treaty reform, and the way in which the Member States, Commission and other actors in the legislative process react to judicial interventions, this collection of essays explores the nature of the dynamic relationship between courts and legislatures within the EU. It is clear that the boundaries between the legal and political realms are contested and that the judiciary and the legislature are engaged in a struggle, not so much about the substantive contours of the internal market project, but rather about their relative institutional positions. The contributors consider all aspects of the internal market project, from goods to capital and citizenship, examining areas where there has been significant Treaty change as well as those in which the Treaty framework has remained substantially unaltered.Table of ContentsPart I: 1. Theorising the relationship between the judiciary and the legislature in the EU internal market Phil Syrpis; 2. A competence to protect: the pursuit of non-market aims through internal market legislation Bruno de Witte; Part II: 3. Free movement of goods and EU legislation in the Court of Justice Laurence Gormley; 4. Minimum harmonisation, free movement and proportionality Nina Boeger; 5. Legislatures, courts and the Unfair Terms Directive Gert Straetmans and Caroline Cauffman; 6. The Unfair Commercial Practices Directive: a successful example of legislative harmonisation? Amandine Garde; 7. The EU media market and the interplay between the legislature and the judiciary Dimitrios Doukas; 8. The EU social security coordination system: a close interplay between the EU legislature and judiciary Herwig Verschueren; 9. Internal market architecture and the accommodation of labour rights: as good as it gets? Claire Kilpatrick; Part III: 10. The interactions between the legislature and the judiciary in EU external relations Geert de Baere and Panos Koutrakos; 11. Changing Treaty and changing economic context: the dynamic relationship of the legislature and the judiciary in the pursuit of capital liberalisation Ryan Murphy; 12. The judiciary, the legislature and the evolution of Union citizenship Ferdinand Wollenschläger; 13. The third age of EU citizenship: Directive 2004/38 in the case law of the Court of Justice Niamh Nic Shuibhne.

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Book SynopsisThe International Law Reports is the only publication in the world wholly devoted to the regular and systematic reporting in English of decisions of international courts and arbitrators as well as judgements of national courts. Volume 148 reports on, among others, the Provisional Measures Order and Judgment of the International Court of Justice in Avena (No 2), the Judgment of the Australian New South Wales Court of Appeal in Zhang v. Jiang Zemin and the Decision of the French Court of Cassation in the Logicom Case.Table of Contents1. Certain Questions of Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Djibouti v. France) [INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE]; 2. Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 31 March 2004 in the case concerning Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America) (Mexico v. United States of America) [INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE]; 3. Jorgic v. Germany (Application No 74613/01) (Fifth Section) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 4. N v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2005] UKHL 31 (House of Lords) [UNITED KINGDOM – ENGLAND]; 5. N v. United Kingdom (Application No 26565/05) (Grand Chamber) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 6. A and Others v. United Kingdom (Application No 3455/05) (Grand Chamber) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 7. MV Louisa Case (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines v. Kingdom of Spain) [INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE LAW OF THE SEA]; 8. Re Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, ex parte Ame ([2005] HCA 36) (High Court of Australia) [AUSTRALIA]; 9. Zhang v. Jiang Zemin and Others (New South Wales Court of Appeal) [AUSTRALIA]; 10. Baker v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), Canadian Council of Churches and Others intervening (Supreme Court) [CANADA]; 11. Société Logicom v. Societé CTT Marketing Limited and Societé Ducros Transports (Case No 04-17.726) (Court of Cassation) [FRANCE]; 12. Doherty and Doherty v. South Dublin County Council and Others (No 2) [2007] IEHC 4 (High Court) [IRELAND]; 13. Emin v. Yeldag (Attorney-General and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs intervening) (Family Division) [UNITED KINGDOM – ENGLAND]; 14. R (Kibris Türk Hava Yollari and CTA Holidays Ltd) v. Secretary of State for Transport, Republic of Cyprus as interested party [2009] EWHC 1918 (QBD) [2010] EWCA Civ 1093 (Court of Appeal) [UNITED KINGDOM – ENGLAND].

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Book SynopsisForeign affairs are ''border'' affairs - in a geographical and a constitutional sense. They are traditionally subject to distinct constitutional principles, for the political questions posed might not be susceptible to legal answers. And yet, in our globalized world, the orthodox distinction between ''internal'' and ''external'' affairs has lost much of its clarity. The contemporary world is an international world - a world of collective trade agreements and collective security systems. The European Union - as a union of States - embodies this collective spirit on a regional international scale. But what is the relationship between this new European legal order and the old legal order of international law? When can the Union act on the international scene and, if so, how? Foreign Affairs and the EU Constitution brings together a collection of outstanding essays on external relations written by one of the leading constitutional scholars of the European Union.Trade Review'Schutze's essay compilation gives a comprehensive overview over the constitutional framework of EU's foreign affairs and the underlying doctrinal problems. It goes beyond a mere illustration and contributes significantly to the academic debate. It is both suitable for a first approach to the European foreign affairs from a legal stand as well for a deeper involvement with this highly relevant subject matter. As a read, it is highly recommendable.' Paulina J. Starski, Yearbook of European Law'Robert Schütze's new book Foreign Affairs and the EU Constitution is an excellent collection of connected essays on fundamental questions related to the coming of age of the EU as a global actor. All twelve chapters are a testimony to the author's original thinking and provide a rather complete picture of the many issues the EU faces today. Schütze's choice to approach many of these issues from a 'federal' perspective helps us to understand the European Union's complex relation with both the world and its own members.' Ramses A. Wessel, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands'In these essays, Robert Schütze explores the utility of federal thought for questions concerning the existence and operation of the EU, in particular in its external relations. In doing so, he sheds new light on old doctrinal questions, and does so in great style: these essays are lucid and provocative, well-informed both when it comes to EU law and international law, and simply a pleasure to read. This is a fine collection of essays by one of the leading EU law scholars of his generation.' Jan Klabbers, University of Helsinki'This book provides an impressive breadth and depth of analysis on fitting the square peg of foreign affairs within the round hole of constitutionalism. In doing so, it both raises interesting questions and provides much illumination on the extent to which the EU is still part of international law and yet can be regarded as a federal entity. It is also a work of comparative law, which constitutes a persuasive rebuttal of the position that the EU is too sui generis - especially with respect to foreign policy - to be susceptible to comparison with other federal entities. This erudite and thought-provoking study on fundamental issues confronting the EU will inspire anyone interested in the EU as an external actor in particular and as a unique constitutional entity in general.' Geert De Baere, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium'Robert Schutze's scholarly work addresses the fundamental issues of EU external relations law with insight and a seductive elegance that pleases even when he is challenging the reader's own cherished opinions.' Alan Dashwood, University of Cambridge'Robert Schütze's writing on EU law is always thoughtful and stimulating. I follow his work with interest and I am delighted to find in this book essays written over recent years on the constitutional law of EU foreign relations, together with some new material. The topics covered are central in current debate on the international role of the EU and the book will be a great resource for scholars and teachers of EU constitutional and external relations law.' Marise Cremona, European University Institute'… this collection of essays is recommended both to students of EU foreign relations law active in academia, and to those interested more generally in learning more about Professor Schütze's distinctive approach to the study of EU law … As no other, the author succeeds in systematising the disparate materials in this area, and in introducing 'broader constitutional lines' where at first sight one can only see disparate points on a chaotic canvas, to paraphrase the author. Arguably, this quality makes Professor Schütze one of the greatest pedagogues known in the field of EU law today.' Thomas Verellen, European Law ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. International Law and the EU Constitution - Normative Aspects: 1. On 'federal ground': the European Union as an (inter)national phenomenon; 2. On 'middle ground': the European Union and public international law; 3. The 'succession doctrine' and the European Union; 4. European law and member state agreements: an ambivalent relationship?; Part II. Foreign Affairs and the EU Constitution - Vertical Aspects: 5. Federalism and foreign affairs: mixity as an (inter)national phenomenon; 6. Dual federalism constitutionalised: the emergence of exclusive competences; 7. Parallel external powers: from 'Cubist' perspectives towards 'naturalist' constitutional principles?; 8. The ERTA Doctrine and cooperative federalism; Part III. Foreign Affairs and the EU Constitution - Horizontal Aspects: 9. External Union powers: competences and procedures; 10. External Union legislation: international agreements; 11. The 'treaty power' and parliamentary democracy: comparative perspectives; 12. External Union policies: a substantive overview; Annex. Foreign affairs provisions in the EU Constitution (selection).

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Book SynopsisThe International Law Reports is the only publication in the world wholly devoted to the regular and systematic reporting in English of decisions of international courts and arbitrators as well as judgments of national courts. Volume 161 reports on, amongst others, the 2014 Opinion 2/13 of the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning the Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights, the 2008 Order and 2011 Judgment of the International Court of Justice in the Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Georgia v. Russian Federation) and related cases before the European Court of Human Rights, and the 2014 judgment of European Court of Human Rights in Hassan v. United Kingdom.Table of Contents1. Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Georgia v. Russian Federation) (Provisional Measures) (Preliminary Objections) [INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE]; 2. Georgia v. Russia (No. 1) (Admissibility) (Merits) (Application No. 13255/07) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 3. Georgia v. Russia (No. 2) (Admissibility) (Application No. 38263/08) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 4. Hassan v. United Kingdom (Application No. 29750/09) [EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS]; 5. Opinion 2/13 (Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights) [EUROPEAN UNION, COURT OF JUSTICE].

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook aims to provide practical guidance on good treaty practice. It presents a range of examples from the practice of several States and international organisations and explains the actions that need to be taken to create a new treaty, bring it into force, operate it, amend it and wind it up, on both the international and the domestic plane. It also explores what constitutes good treaty practice, and develops generic principles or criteria against which to evaluate these examples. It provides a useful analytical tool to enable each government and international organisation to identify and develop the best treaty practice for their circumstances, recognising that one size does not necessarily fit all. It will be of interest to those working with treaties and treaty procedures in governments, international organisations and legal practice, as well as legal academics and students wishing to gain insight into the realities of treaty practice.Trade Review'This Handbook is a collaborative effort by the authors to identify, through engagement with various stakeholders, the best practices in treaty-making. It is a comprehensive guide providing expertise on each stage of a treaty's lifespan including, reservation, ratification, amendments, etc. It condenses highly technical information into an accessible framework, making it an indispensable resource, not only for treaty experts, diplomats and administrators, but also lawyers, academics and students delving into the intricacies of treaty practice.' Gabrielle Marceau, Université de Genève and the World Trade Organization Senior Counsellor'This Handbook will be of great practical importance. It does not just assemble rules, practices and clauses in order to illustrate the life of international treaties. It delivers much more: it is a Manual on good treaty practice, designed to educate those in the front line of treaty work on how to handle everything they might come across in their job not only in a correct, but in an optimal way. The scope and depth of the Handbook are truly impressive without being intimidating; the language is clear and the many examples are well-chosen. The work lives up to the – Plato – standard it itself sets for treaty practice: professional, legal, assured, transparent, organised.' Bruno Simma, Former Member of the International Law Commission and of the International Court of Justice, Judge at the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal (The Hague)'This remarkable book provides a unique and insightful account of all aspects of treaty practice and as such will not only be essential reading for government officials whose work relates to treaties, but will also be of considerable interest to international law practitioners and academics.' Dan Sarooshi, Essex Court Chambers and University of Oxford'Treaty law is a very important component of international law. Diplomats, government legal advisers and legal practitioners are frequently engaged in the process of making, interpreting and implementing treaties. They will find this Handbook an indispensable guide to good treaty practice.' Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SingaporeTable of Contents1. Introduction to good treaty practice; 2. Organising treaty work in governments and international organisations; 3. Treaties and other kinds of international instruments; 4. Managing and using treaty collections; 5. Making a new treaty (negotiation, drafting, production); 6. Preparing to become party to a treaty; 7. Becoming party to a treaty – consent to be bound and entry into force; 8. Continuing engagement with the treaty throughout its life; 9. Ending treaty relations; 10. Future of treaty practice.

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook aims to provide practical guidance on good treaty practice. It presents a range of examples from the practice of several States and international organisations and explains the actions that need to be taken to create a new treaty, bring it into force, operate it, amend it and wind it up, on both the international and the domestic plane. It also explores what constitutes good treaty practice, and develops generic principles or criteria against which to evaluate these examples. It provides a useful analytical tool to enable each government and international organisation to identify and develop the best treaty practice for their circumstances, recognising that one size does not necessarily fit all. It will be of interest to those working with treaties and treaty procedures in governments, international organisations and legal practice, as well as legal academics and students wishing to gain insight into the realities of treaty practice.Trade Review'This Handbook is a collaborative effort by the authors to identify, through engagement with various stakeholders, the best practices in treaty-making. It is a comprehensive guide providing expertise on each stage of a treaty's lifespan including, reservation, ratification, amendments, etc. It condenses highly technical information into an accessible framework, making it an indispensable resource, not only for treaty experts, diplomats and administrators, but also lawyers, academics and students delving into the intricacies of treaty practice.' Gabrielle Marceau, Université de Genève and the World Trade Organization Senior Counsellor'This Handbook will be of great practical importance. It does not just assemble rules, practices and clauses in order to illustrate the life of international treaties. It delivers much more: it is a Manual on good treaty practice, designed to educate those in the front line of treaty work on how to handle everything they might come across in their job not only in a correct, but in an optimal way. The scope and depth of the Handbook are truly impressive without being intimidating; the language is clear and the many examples are well-chosen. The work lives up to the – Plato – standard it itself sets for treaty practice: professional, legal, assured, transparent, organised.' Bruno Simma, Former Member of the International Law Commission and of the International Court of Justice, Judge at the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal (The Hague)'This remarkable book provides a unique and insightful account of all aspects of treaty practice and as such will not only be essential reading for government officials whose work relates to treaties, but will also be of considerable interest to international law practitioners and academics.' Dan Sarooshi, Essex Court Chambers and University of Oxford'Treaty law is a very important component of international law. Diplomats, government legal advisers and legal practitioners are frequently engaged in the process of making, interpreting and implementing treaties. They will find this Handbook an indispensable guide to good treaty practice.' Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SingaporeTable of Contents1. Introduction to good treaty practice; 2. Organising treaty work in governments and international organisations; 3. Treaties and other kinds of international instruments; 4. Managing and using treaty collections; 5. Making a new treaty (negotiation, drafting, production); 6. Preparing to become party to a treaty; 7. Becoming party to a treaty – consent to be bound and entry into force; 8. Continuing engagement with the treaty throughout its life; 9. Ending treaty relations; 10. Future of treaty practice.

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Book SynopsisThe European Union is in crisis. Public unease with the project, Euro problems and dysfunctional institutions give rise to the real danger that the European Union will become increasing irrelevant just as its member states face more and more challenges of a globalised world. Jean-Claude Piris, a leading figure in the conception and drafting of the EU''s legal structures, tackles the issues head on with a sense of urgency and with candour. The book works through the options available in light of the economic and political climate, assessing their effectiveness. By so doing, the author reaches the (for some) radical conclusion that the solution is to permit ''two-speed'' development: allowing an inner core to move towards closer economic and political union, which will protect the Union as a whole. Compelling, critical and current, this book is essential reading for all those interested in the future of Europe.Trade Review'[The reader] will learn much along the way, gaining legal and historical perspective on different forms of co-operation between member states outside, inside and alongside the EU's own treaties … [Piris] is a great teacher. As the best professors do, he challenges and provokes and gets us arguing.' European Voice'Piris knows the issues from the inside. He deserves a serious hearing for his argument that the EU's institutions require a radical redesign.' Tony Barber, Financial Times'[A] remarkable contribution to the current debate on Europe's future … anyone seriously concerned about the future of the Union should read the compelling description and analysis this book puts forward.' Europe's World'[Piris's] argument is challenging, stimulating and controversial.' The Institute of International and European Affairs blog'Thought provoking and compelling.' LSE Review of Books'For a very long time, as director-general of the legal service at the Council of the Union's general secretariat, Jean-Claude Piris participated as a legal advisor in all inter-governmental conferences that have changed the profile of the European Union since the conference that gave birth to the Maastricht Treaty in 1992. It is therefore an institutional expert who, in this high tempo opuscule, attempts to identify the ways of redemption for a European Union that is decidedly off-colour.' European Library'We are indebted to Jean-Claude Piris for posing hard and important questions about the current European Union. His analysis has enriched our understanding of what a two-speed European Union means, how it might be attained and its distinctiveness from the multi-speed reality of the current European Union. He has energised debate and this review should be seen as part of the discourse.' Paul Craig, European Law ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The continuing need for a strong EU in the foreseeable future; 2. An assessment of the present situation of the EU; 3. First option: substantially revising the EU treaties; 4. Second option: continuing on the present path while developing further closer cooperation; 5. Third option: politically progressing towards a two-speed Europe; 6. Fourth option: legally building a two-speed Europe; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisBellamy deploys a novel republican account of the legitimacy of international organisations, to locate the EU's democratic deficiencies and their resolution at the national rather than the supranational level. This is for readers interested in global democracy, global justice, the statism-cosmopolitanism debate, EU politics, and republican theory.Trade Review'This is the best presentation and defence of the EU as an association of sovereign republican states by Europe's leading republican theorist.' James Tully, Professor Emeritus, University of Victoria'A superb rethinking of the European Union, which both reveals the deep and continuing appeal of the project, scattering the Brexit fog, and motivates an arresting but sensible set of proposals for institutional reform.' Philip Pettit, Princeton University and the Australian National University'Like the best work in EU studies, Richard Bellamy recognizes that insights only come from being both attentive to the Union's institutional detail and sensitive to its uniqueness. However, he alone shows that us that we can only make the most of this by exploring Europe's rich heritage in political thought. This book is the most ambitious example yet of his considerable contribution to the field.' Damian Chalmers, National University of Singapore'In this impressive tome, Richard Bellamy brilliantly demonstrates how the Republican imperatives of self-government and non-domination can be reconciled with the requirements of an interdependent age - in the EU and beyond. This is not an easy feat. Bellamy's elegant edifice - a free association of states - relies on sound theoretical pillars, namely 'republican intergovernmentalism' and 'cosmopolitan statism'. But the ultimate conclusion conforms to a profound intuition. It is possible for sovereign political communities to agree and uphold cosmopolitan norms to regulate their interactions as long as individual demoi give their on-going consent to such designs. In grounding this intuition, Bellamy provides a critical contribution to political theory in general and the demoicratic constellation in particular.' Kalypso Nicolaïdis, University of Oxford'Bellamy's defence of the European Union's legitimacy as depending on democratic reconnection with its Member States will provoke and may displease both euro-sceptics and euro-enthusiasts. Making both groups think again is important right now, as the EU faces some of its biggest ever challenges.' Jo Shaw, University of Edinburgh'In this beautifully argued book, Richard Bellamy sets out why 'in a globalising world democratic states have compelling … reasons to create institutions that resemble the EU in key respects'. For political theorists, this is essential reading on legitimacy, democracy and justice within and beyond the state. For scholars of the EU, this is essential reading on the democratic deficit, on parliaments and the EU, on EU citizenship, on differentiated integration and on the reform of the Eurozone. For everyone, this is a book with important implications for Brexit.' Christopher Lord, Universitetet i Oslo'Richard Bellamy offers a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the potential justifications and normative limits of European government beyond the democratic nation state. Rejecting cosmopolitan legitimacy concepts that ignore the rootedness of rights-based norms in political processes of an established polity, and defending the legitimacy of the heterogeneous achievements of democratic self-government in existing member states, the book is compelling in its critique of present excesses of European legal and monetary integration and of normatively unsustainable proposals for further centralization. Its own vision of a republican Europe of sovereign states that respect their cosmopolitan obligations appears normatively most attractive - but also quite demanding under present conditions of rising intergovernmental tensions.' Fritz Scharpf, Max-Planck-Institut für Gesellschaftsforschung, Germany'Richard Bellamy is a political theorist who truly understands the constitutional strand in Europe's ontology. This gives added purchase to his challenging attempt to 're-understand' and rethink how to frame the ever-illusive European reality.' J. H. H. Weiler, New York UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: democratic legitimacy and international institutions – republican intergovernmentalism, cosmopolitan statism, and the demoicratic reconnection of the EU; Part I. Cosmopolitanism, Statism and Republicanism: Democracy, Legitimacy and Sovereignty: 1. Cosmopolitism and statism: global interdependence and national self-determination; 2. Justice, legitimacy and republicanism: non-domination and the global circumstances of legitimate politics; 3. Sovereignty, republicanism and the democratic legitimacy of the EU; Part II. A Republican EU of Sovereign States: Republican Intergovernmentalism, Demoicracy and Non-Domination: 4. Representing the people's of Europe: addressing the demoicratic disconnect; 5. Union citizenship – supra- and post-national, trans-national or inter-national?; 6 Differentiated integration and the demoicratic constitution of the EU; Conclusion: the global trilemma, the future of the EU and Brexit.

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Book SynopsisThe result of the UK referendum in June 2016 on membership of the European Union had immediate repercussions across the UK, the EU and internationally. As the dust begins to settle, attention is now naturally drawn to understanding why this momentous decision came about and how and when the UK will leave the EU. What are the options for the new legal settlements between the UK and the EU? What will happen to our current political landscape within the UK in the time up to and including its exit from the EU? What about legal and political life after Brexit? Within a series of short essays, Brexit Time explores and contextualises each stage of Brexit in turn: pre-referendum; the result; the process of withdrawal; rethinking EU relations; and post-Brexit. During a time of intense speculation and commentary, this book offers an indispensable guide to the key issues surrounding a historic event and its uncertain aftermath.Table of ContentsIntroducing Brexit Time; Part I. Time before Brexit: 1. Before and after membership; 2. Referendum and renegotiation; 3. Referendums and European integration; 4. 2016 referendum; 5. Campaign times; Part II. Time of Brexit: 6. Control over borders; 7. Control over money; 8. Democratic control; 9. Control over laws; 10. Control over trade; Part III. Time for Brexit: 11. Defining Brexit, redefining Britain; 12. Future trade: deals and defaults; 13. Differentiated Brexit; 14. Taming of control: the Great Repeal Bill; Part IV. Time to Brexit: 15. Article 50 TEU: how to withdraw from the EU; 16. Litigating Brexit; 17. Time to organise; 18. The parliamentarisation of Brexit; 19. Negotiation time; Time for the future; Epilogue; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this work, Amrita Narlikar argues that, contrary to common assumption, modern-day politics displays a surprising paradox: poverty - and the powerlessness with which it is associated - has emerged as a political tool and a formidable weapon in international negotiation. The success of poverty narratives, however, means that their use has not been limited to the neediest. Focusing on behaviours and outcomes in a particularly polarising area of bargaining - international trade - and illustrating wider applications of the argument, Narlikar shows how these narratives have been effectively used. Yet, she also sheds light on how indiscriminate overuse and misuse increasingly run the risk of adverse consequences for the system at large, and devastating repercussions for the weakest members of society. Narlikar advances a theory of agency and empowerment by focusing on the life-cycles of narratives, and concludes by offering policy-relevant insights on how to construct winning and sustainabTrade Review'Amrita Narlikar is the most insightful scholar of political economy in international trade relations today, with a unique focus on the place of developing countries in them. This volume will become a classic that we will read with profit and pleasure for years to come.' Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University, New York, and author of In Defense of Globalization'Material interests matter but Amrita Narlikar shows with clarity and insight that economic narratives, the stories we tell, are just as important. This book is both an important methodological intervention with wide application and a significant contribution to understanding the role of poverty in shaping trade policy.' Martin Daunton, Emeritus Professor of Economic History, University of Cambridge'Amrita Narlikar explains how poor countries can turn apparent political disadvantages to their own benefit in international negotiations. With accessible prose and convincing empirical evidence, she demonstrates the importance of seizing systemic opportunities, shaping background narratives, and knowing just how far to push. Poverty Narratives and Power Paradoxes in International Trade Negotiations and Beyond is both an original scholarly analysis and an elegant primer for practitioners.' Louis W. Pauly, University of Toronto'Powerlessness is not all it seems. Amrita Narlikar offers a compelling new take on the uses and abuses of poverty and power in global politics.' Louise Fawcett, Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford'This book challenges each of us. It surprises, defies, and provokes. In questioning our assumptions about power and powerlessness, it calls for a more lucid and creative posture towards who we are and who they are supposed to be.' Valerie Rosoux, FNRS, University of Louvain, author of Negotiating Reconciliation in Peacemaking'This is one of those books that will force casual observers of international trade politics to rethink their priors.' Daniel Drezner, The Washington Post'Ultimately, this is a book that uses the prism of the 'poverty/powerlessness' narratives to capture the many power shifts and struggles defining this moment in history, from the redistribution of power across states all the way to the gender, race and intergenerational challenges that have achieved an acute salience in our lifetime. It is remarkable that Narlikar has managed to elegantly connect such a wide span of topics within a relatively succinct book.' Henrique Choer Moraes, International Affairs'Narlikar's latest book shows how perceived weakness can be overcome; she conducts careful factual research to produce her findings, in this original, useful, and valuable study.' I. William Zartman, Jacob Blaustein Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC'… essential reading …' Charles B. Roger, Global Policy JournalTable of Contents1. Introduction: poverty narratives and power paradoxes; 2. The disempowered many: when the weak suffered what they must; 3. Winning against the odds: a growing empowerment; 4. When fair is foul and foul is fair: overuse and misuse of the poverty narrative; 5. Conclusion: how to sustain the power of the powerless and build winning narratives.

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Book SynopsisAs the Ottoman Empire crumbled, the Middle East and Balkans became the site of contestation and cooperation between the traditional forces of religion and the emergent machine of the sovereign state. Yet such strategic interaction rarely yielded a decisive victory for either the secular state or for religion. By tracing how state-builders engaged religious institutions, elites, and attachments, this book problematizes the divergent religion-state power configurations that have developed. There are two central arguments. First, states carved out more sovereign space in places like Greece and Turkey, where religious elites were integral to early centralizing reform processes. Second, region-wide structural constraints on the types of linkages that states were able to build with religion have generated long-term repercussions. Fatefully, both state policies that seek to facilitate equality through the recognition of religious difference and state policies that seek to eradicate such diffeTrade Review'Kristin Fabbe has written a highly engaging study of the historical relationship between religion and state-building in the Middle East and Balkans … Fabbe's study should appeal to historians and political and other social scientists interested in state-building, secularization, and nationalism.' Mark Biondich, Journal of Church and StateTable of Contents1. Introduction: religion and the quest for state soverignty; 2. Creating disciples of the state; 3. The Ottoman imperial footprint and international context; 4. The first reformer: Egypt under Muḥammad ʿAlī; 5. Synthesizing the religious and the national in a revolutionary and irredentist Greece; 6. The religious roots of the 'secular' state: understanding Turkey's sacred-synthesis of the religious and the national; 7. How the religious and the national diverge: evidence from Egypt; 8. Sacred-synthesis, the politics of exclusion, and the prospects of liberal democracy; 9. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisIn this work, Amrita Narlikar argues that, contrary to common assumption, modern-day politics displays a surprising paradox: poverty - and the powerlessness with which it is associated - has emerged as a political tool and a formidable weapon in international negotiation. The success of poverty narratives, however, means that their use has not been limited to the neediest. Focusing on behaviours and outcomes in a particularly polarising area of bargaining - international trade - and illustrating wider applications of the argument, Narlikar shows how these narratives have been effectively used. Yet, she also sheds light on how indiscriminate overuse and misuse increasingly run the risk of adverse consequences for the system at large, and devastating repercussions for the weakest members of society. Narlikar advances a theory of agency and empowerment by focusing on the life-cycles of narratives, and concludes by offering policy-relevant insights on how to construct winning and sustainabTrade Review'Amrita Narlikar is the most insightful scholar of political economy in international trade relations today, with a unique focus on the place of developing countries in them. This volume will become a classic that we will read with profit and pleasure for years to come.' Jagdish Bhagwati, Columbia University, New York, and author of In Defense of Globalization'Material interests matter but Amrita Narlikar shows with clarity and insight that economic narratives, the stories we tell, are just as important. This book is both an important methodological intervention with wide application and a significant contribution to understanding the role of poverty in shaping trade policy.' Martin Daunton, Emeritus Professor of Economic History, University of Cambridge'Amrita Narlikar explains how poor countries can turn apparent political disadvantages to their own benefit in international negotiations. With accessible prose and convincing empirical evidence, she demonstrates the importance of seizing systemic opportunities, shaping background narratives, and knowing just how far to push. Poverty Narratives and Power Paradoxes in International Trade Negotiations and Beyond is both an original scholarly analysis and an elegant primer for practitioners.' Louis W. Pauly, University of Toronto'Powerlessness is not all it seems. Amrita Narlikar offers a compelling new take on the uses and abuses of poverty and power in global politics.' Louise Fawcett, Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford'This book challenges each of us. It surprises, defies, and provokes. In questioning our assumptions about power and powerlessness, it calls for a more lucid and creative posture towards who we are and who they are supposed to be.' Valerie Rosoux, FNRS, University of Louvain, author of Negotiating Reconciliation in Peacemaking'This is one of those books that will force casual observers of international trade politics to rethink their priors.' Daniel Drezner, The Washington Post'Ultimately, this is a book that uses the prism of the 'poverty/powerlessness' narratives to capture the many power shifts and struggles defining this moment in history, from the redistribution of power across states all the way to the gender, race and intergenerational challenges that have achieved an acute salience in our lifetime. It is remarkable that Narlikar has managed to elegantly connect such a wide span of topics within a relatively succinct book.' Henrique Choer Moraes, International Affairs'Narlikar's latest book shows how perceived weakness can be overcome; she conducts careful factual research to produce her findings, in this original, useful, and valuable study.' I. William Zartman, Jacob Blaustein Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC'… essential reading …' Charles B. Roger, Global Policy JournalTable of Contents1. Introduction: poverty narratives and power paradoxes; 2. The disempowered many: when the weak suffered what they must; 3. Winning against the odds: a growing empowerment; 4. When fair is foul and foul is fair: overuse and misuse of the poverty narrative; 5. Conclusion: how to sustain the power of the powerless and build winning narratives.

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Book SynopsisAs the Ottoman Empire crumbled, the Middle East and Balkans became the site of contestation and cooperation between the traditional forces of religion and the emergent machine of the sovereign state. Yet such strategic interaction rarely yielded a decisive victory for either the secular state or for religion. By tracing how state-builders engaged religious institutions, elites, and attachments, this book problematizes the divergent religion-state power configurations that have developed. There are two central arguments. First, states carved out more sovereign space in places like Greece and Turkey, where religious elites were integral to early centralizing reform processes. Second, region-wide structural constraints on the types of linkages that states were able to build with religion have generated long-term repercussions. Fatefully, both state policies that seek to facilitate equality through the recognition of religious difference and state policies that seek to eradicate such diffeTrade Review'Kristin Fabbe has written a highly engaging study of the historical relationship between religion and state-building in the Middle East and Balkans … Fabbe's study should appeal to historians and political and other social scientists interested in state-building, secularization, and nationalism.' Mark Biondich, Journal of Church and StateTable of Contents1. Introduction: religion and the quest for state soverignty; 2. Creating disciples of the state; 3. The Ottoman imperial footprint and international context; 4. The first reformer: Egypt under Muḥammad ʿAlī; 5. Synthesizing the religious and the national in a revolutionary and irredentist Greece; 6. The religious roots of the 'secular' state: understanding Turkey's sacred-synthesis of the religious and the national; 7. How the religious and the national diverge: evidence from Egypt; 8. Sacred-synthesis, the politics of exclusion, and the prospects of liberal democracy; 9. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisSupranational governance is being challenged by politicians and citizens around the EU as over-centralized and undemocratic. This book is premised on the idea that polycentric governance, developed by Vincent and Elinor Ostrom, is a fruitful place to start for addressing this challenge. Assessing the presence of, and potential for, polycentric governance within the EU means approaching established principles and practices from a new perspective. While the debate on these issues is rich, longstanding and interdisciplinary, it has proven difficult to sidestep the ''renationalisation/federalisation'' dichotomy. The aim of this volume is not to reject the EU''s institutional structure but provide a different benchmark for the assessment of its functioning. Polycentric theory highlights the importance of multilevel horizontal relationships within the EU - between states, but also between many sub-state actors, all the way down to individuals. This helps us answer the question: how do we achTable of ContentsIntroduction: the potential of a polycentric European Union Josephine van Zeben and Ana Bobić; 1. Polycentricity as a theory of governance Josephine van Zeben; 2. Polycentric features of the European Union Josephine van Zeben; 3. Democratic self-government in the EU's polycentric system: theoretical remarks Francis Cheneval; 4. Polycentric subsidiary Josephine van Zeben and Kalypso Nicolaïdis; 5. Polycentricity and the internal market Josephine van Zeben and Ana Bobić; 6. The shared system of rules in a polycentric European Union Ana Bobić; 7. The promises and drawbacks of EU citizenship for a polycentric Union Martijn van den Brink; 8. Self-organisation of third-country nationals in the EU: polycentric governance by the 'other' Iris Goldner Lang; 9. Peaceful contestation Damjan Kukovec; 10. Access to justice in polycentric governance Leticia Díez Sanchez; 11. Access to information in polycentric governance Vigjilenca Abazi; 12. The capacity to learn in the polycentric European Union Sacha Garben; Conclusions: pathways to polycentricity Josephine van Zeben and Ana Bobić.

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Book SynopsisBased on a unique and comprehensive database, The Shaping of EU Competition Law combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to shed light on the evolution of EU competition law. It brings a new perspective to some of the most topical issues in the field including due process and the intensity of judicial review. The author''s main purpose is to examine how the institutional structure influences the substance of EU competition law provisions. He seeks to identify patterns in the behaviour of the European Commission and the EU Courts and how they interact with each other. In particular, his analysis considers how the European Commission reacts to the case law and whether, and in what instances, the EU courts defer to the analysis of the administrative authority. The analysis is supported by the database and an unprecedented array of statistics and figures free to view online.Trade Review'It is a very thoughtful and fruitful reading for those interested in theoretical studies on the doctrinal development of EU competition law. It will be of particular interest to those with advanced knowledge of EU competition case law.' Oles Andriychuk, Concurrences'In addition to being an important contribution to the understanding of EU competition law and its development, The Shaping of EU Competition Law is an excellent product of legal science. Its academic rigour is clearly visible throughout, especially in the elaboration of its methodology, research questions and limitations, the extensive discussion of its results, and the correlating agenda for future research.' Justin Lindeboom, Common Market Law Review'… The Shaping of EU Competition Law is one of the most profound works on the interplay between the institutional and the substantive dimensions of EU competition law. By virtue of the depth of its analysis and the comprehensive empirical work that forms its foundation, the book provides a notable contribution.' Or Brook, European Competition Law Review'For academics, policymakers, practitioners and judges in the area, the book is a must-read; for administrative law scholars it is strongly recommended reading.' European Competition and Regulatory Law Review (CoRe)'In addition to being an important contribution to the understanding of EU competition law and its development, The Shaping of EU Competition Law is an excellent product of legal science … this book is nonetheless clearly destined to become a standard work on the evolution of EU competition law and the crucial influence of the institutional dimension of legal enforcement on the content of substantive law.' Justin Lindeboom, Common Market Law ReviewTable of ContentsList of figures, charts and tables; Acknowledgements; Table of cases; Part I. Theory: 1. Introduction; 2. An analytical framework for the EU competition law system; Part II. Analysis: 3. Restrictions of competition under Article 101(1) TFEU; 4. The notion of abuse within the meaning of Article 102 TFEU; 5. The substantive assessment of mergers; Part III. Implications: 6. The shaping of EU competition law – past and prospects; 7. Conclusions; Index.

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Book SynopsisDespite formal UN and European Commission commitments to improve gender imbalances, progress towards gender equality in wealth and pay has progressed at a discouragingly slow pace in recent decades. European countries have been more proactive in their support for corrective policies, such as family leave and gender quotas for corporate boards, yet measuring the effectiveness of these policies has proven difficult. This book offers a close comparative analysis of gender-targeted policies in Europe, providing an in-depth overview of how public policy is shaping gender equality, and how the presence of women in the economy and decision-making positions is itself shaping public policy. Paola Profeta bases her analysis on new data and an innovative interdisciplinary perspective for understanding the relationship between gender, equality and public policy, and their final impact on the European economy and society, with lessons that resonate beyond Europe.Trade Review'This ambitious project draws upon insights including from economics, public management, political science and gender theory to interrogate critical questions about gender equality in politics and the workplace. What is the impact of public policy in terms of promoting gender equality? What difference for public policy does it make if there are women leaders in politics and business? Paying particular attention to gender equality in Southern Europe, Paola Profeta argues that a greater understanding is needed of the relationship between public economics (policies) and political economy (policymakers and shapers) in order to analyse the slow and uneven progress of gender equality to date – and the ever present dangers of stalling and regression. This book will be of great interest to both feminist scholars and mainstream scholars concerned with the relationship between public policy and gender equality.' Fiona Mackay, University of Edinburgh'Decades after equality before the law between women and men had been reached in most European countries, gender inequities in areas such as education, the labor market, and caring for family members continue to persist. In this deeply researched and accessible book, Paola Profeta summarizes the state of gender equality in Europe today and explains the role that public policy can play in shaping gender differences. Drawing on a wide range of empirical evidence and state-of-the-art methods, Profeta's impressive study also draws a link between gender inequality and global challenges such as population aging, mass migration, and sustainability. A must-read not just for researchers and policymakers, but anyone who wants to learn more about the forces behind gender inequality today and the way forward to a more equal future.' Matthias Doepke, Northwestern University'Women have broken many glass ceilings (or glass cages) in recent decades. But not all and certainly not universally. Along with democratic spontaneous movements, effective political action is still required, both in terms of reaffirmation of human rights and in terms of measures to realize a true level playing field in which women can prove their competences and inspire positive social change. This book by Paola Profeta represents a valuable addition to the literature on the relationships between public policies and real gender equality. Worth to be read and studied by all those who care about a more balanced society.' Elsa Fornero, University of Turin'This excellent book offers a novel perspective on the study of gender and public policy with an approach developed at the intersection of public economics and political economics. The focus is on Europe, which is certainly an interesting laboratory of analysis with studying and comparing policies to promote gender equality. This book is extremely useful for graduate students and professionals but readable also by policy makers.' Daniela Del Boca, University of Turin and Collegio Carlo Alberto'With an economist's eye, Paola Profeta deftly analyzes the reciprocal effects of gender equality and public policies in contemporary Europe. From taxation to maternity leave to childcare provision, Profeta shows how states' policy choices profoundly shape economic gender gaps. This book makes the case for why gender inequality matters not only for women and their families but for sustainable growth in the 21st century.' Mary Brinton, Harvard University'The topic of gender (in)equality is of fundamental importance for our societies. This timely analysis form one of the leaders in the field is comprehensive, careful, balanced and passionate. A must read.' Alberto Alesina, Harvard UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The scenario: gender gaps in education, the labour market and politics; 3. From public policy to gender equality: theory and evidence; 4. How women affect public policy; 5. How women affect firms' outcomes; 6. Global challenges, gender and public policy; 7. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThis book proposes a new institutional constructivist model, for social scientific and legal enquiries, based on the interrelations within the social and political world and the application of change in EU laws and politics. Much of the research conducted in social sciences and law examines the diverse activities of individuals and collectivities and the role of institutions in the social and political world. Although there exist many vantage points from which one can gain entry into understanding how agents in the world act, interact, shape and bear the world, socio-legal scientific epistemology has found monism and dualism to be convincing models. This book argues that current models do not capture the complexity of our micro-worlds, macro-worlds and meso-worlds. Nor can they account for the forms and patterns of socio-legal change. Mind, time and change are brought together in an attempt to contribute to socio-legal epistemology and to enhance its toolkit.Trade Review'This book proposes an institutional constructivist model for social scientific and legal inquiries, based on the interrelations within the social and political world and the application of change in EU laws and politics.' Law & Social InquiryTable of ContentsIntroduction: on schemata: constructing theories and explanations; Part I. Theory Perspectives and Connexio Rerum: 1. On the methodology of social sciences: the case for connexio rerum; 2. Constructivisms and institutional constructivism; 3. Theorising institutional change: a dynamic theory of process; 4. Ideas, norms and European citizenship; Part II. Applied Aspects of Institutional Constructivism: 5. Co-creating European Union citizenship: institutional process and crescive norms; 6. From law, policies and norms to European integration: supranationalism contested; Conclusion: time and understanding in socio-legal research.

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Book SynopsisDecisions of international courts and arbitrators, as well as judgments of national courts, are fundamental elements of modern public international law. The International Law Reports is the only publication in the world wholly devoted to the regular and systematic reporting in English of such decisions. It is therefore an absolutely essential work of reference. Volume 178 is devoted to the 2017 judgment of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (No 2); ''The Iraqi Civilian Claimants'' v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Mohammed (Serdar) and Others v. Ministry of Defence, the 2017 judgment of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Al-Waheed v. Ministry of Defence; Mohammed (Serdar) v. Ministry of Defence, and the 2017 judgment of the United Kingdom Supreme Court in Belhaj and Boudchar v. Straw and Others; Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (No 1).Table of Contents1. Mohammed (Serdar) v. Ministry of Defence; Qasim and Others ('The PIL Claimants') v. Secretary of State for Defence; 2. Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office; R (Rahmatullah and Others) v. Secretary of State for Defence and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; 'The Iraqi Civilian Claimants' v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office; 3. Mohammed (Serdar) v. Ministry of Defence; Qasim and Others ('The PIL Claimants') v. Secretary of State for Defence (on appeal from [2014] EWHC 1369 (QB)); Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office; 'The Iraqi Civilian Claimants' v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (on appeal from EWHC 3846 (QB)); 4. Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (No 2); 'The Iraqi Civilian Claimants' v. Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Mohammed (Serdar) and Others v. Ministry of Defence; 5. Al-Waheed v. Ministry of Defence; Mohammed (Serdar) v Ministry of Defence; 6. Belhaj and Boudchar v. Straw and Others; Rahmatullah v. Ministry of Defence and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (No 1).

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Book SynopsisThe 2011 crisis in Libya represents the first case in which the international community invoked ''the Responsibility to Protect'' principle, adopted in 2005 by UN member states, to justify coercive measures including sanctions and the use of military force. In this study, Karin Wester meticulously reconstructs and analyzes the evolution of the Libyan crisis, the international community''s response, and the manner in which the ''Responsibility to Protect'' was applied. Drawing on a wide variety of primary sources including in-depth interviews with politicians and diplomats, this comprehensive account of the 2011 intervention in Libya redresses popular narratives asserting that the intervention was driven primarily by western (neo-colonial) interests or by a desire for regime change. Instead, Wester reveals how the ''Responsibility to Protect'' principle was realized to a considerable extent, but also how it provided a highly fragile basis for military enforcement action. Incorporating pTrade Review'A brilliant, vivid, and analytically lucid account of the inspiration and constraints governing the international community's commitment to the protection of human life over the inviolability of state sovereignty. Wester's agile command of the Libyan case makes clear the extraordinary conditions that enabled R2P intervention, the unresolved contradictions inherent to the doctrine, and the failures of the international security architecture that are likely to make future R2P initiatives rare. A mandatory read for students of ethical conduct in international relations.' Eva Bellin, Myra and Robert Kraft Professor of Arab Politics, Brandeis University, Massachusetts'Karin Wester's meticulously researched and erudite treatment of the international intervention in Libya in 2011 will become the standard book to go to for those interested in the international intervention in Libya, and for those grappling with the concept, application and fall-out of the Responsibility to Protect principle in international politics.' Dirk Vandewalle, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire'Few conflicts in recent times are as misunderstood as the NATO-led intervention in Libya. It this comprehensive new book, Karin Wester, explains what happened, why, and with what effects with clarity and sound judgment. Combining rigorous research with sound analysis, this book offers a balanced yet incisive account and identifies critically important lessons for the future.' Alexander Bellamy, University of Queensland'Winning, and maintaining, Security Council support for military intervention in the hardest atrocity cases was always going to be R2P's Achilles Heel. Karin Wester's meticulous and lucid account of the critical Libya case - although arguably too forgiving of the go-it-alone role of its NATO members after the initial strikes - shows how hard a task that continues to be.' Gareth Evans, Former Australian Foreign Minister, President Emeritus of the International Crisis Group, and Co-chair of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty, which initiated the Responsibility to Protect principle'As a whole, this work draws important lessons for the future of R2P as well as for when its abstract principles are applied to the complex and contentious politics of the UN.' P. F. Diehl, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The origin of the Responsibility to Protect; 2. Authority based on protection in a historical context; 3. Libya and the era of Qadhafi's rule; 4. The Libyan uprising and the international response, February 15–26, 2011; 5. The Libyan uprising and the international response, February 26–March 17, 2011; 6. Operation Odyssey Dawn; 7. Operation Unified Protector, NATO, and the UN; 8. A divided international community confronts a divided Libya; 9. Lessons to be learned; Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThis path-breaking addition to the Comparative Politics of Education series studies the influence of public opinion on the contemporary politics of education reform in Western Europe. The authors analyze new data from a survey of public opinion on education policy across eight countries, and they also provide detailed case studies of reform processes based on interviews with policy-makers and stakeholders. The book''s core finding is that public opinion has the greatest influence in a world of ''loud'' politics, when salience is high and attitudes are coherent. In contrast, when issues are salient but attitudes are conflicting, the signal of public opinion turns ''loud, but noisy'' and party politics have a stronger influence on policy-making. In the case of ''quiet'' politics, when issue salience is low, interest groups are dominant. This book is required reading for anyone seeking to make sense of policy-makers'' selective responsiveness to public demands and concerns.Table of Contents1. Introduction: the role of public opinion in education policy-making; 2. Theoretical framework; Part I. Quantitative Evidence: Attitudes, Public Opinion, and Politics: Introduction to the INVEDUC Survey: research design, data, and methods; 3. Attitudes on education spending in Western Europe; 4. Preferences regarding education governance in Western Europe; Part II. Qualitative Evidence: The Role of Public Opinion in Education Reforms in Western Europe: Introductory remarks and research design; 5. Germany; 6. Sweden; 7. England; 8. Spain; 9. Comparative summary and conclusions.

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Book SynopsisIdeological congruence is the term generally used in comparative politics for the representative relationship between the general preferences of citizens and the perceived and stated position of government. This study provides a systematic comparative assessment of success and failure in achieving ideological congruence in nineteen developed parliamentary democracies from 1996 through to 2017. It then deconstructs the processes through which elections can connect citizens and governments into the three major stages: citizens'' votes in parliamentary elections; the conversion of those votes into legislative representation; the election of prime ministers by their parliaments and the appointment of cabinet ministers. Analyzing these three stages shows that average distance from the median citizen increases at each stage, with only a few remarkable recoveries once congruence begins to go astray.Table of Contents1. Elections and ideological congruence in parliamentary democracies; 2. The (rocky) paths to government congruence: three stages; 3. Party systems as contexts; 4. Incongruence at stage I: starting out on or off the path to ideological congruence; 5. Congruence failures at stage II: votes into seats – disproportionality and the distance of the median legislative party; 6. Forming governments: stage III failure – distance of the governments; 7. A special analysis problem at stage III: minority governments; 8. The costs of ideological congruence: achieving and achieved; 9. Representation in parliamentary democracies: when does congruence go astray?

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