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Book SynopsisThe Governance of Climate Relations between Europe and Asia offers a thorough empirical study of the most fundamental dynamics involved in EU climate relations with China and Vietnam in the context of global climate governance.This book presents a study of the most important governance processes in current EU-Asia climate relations. It focuses on in-depth empirical case studies, offering a comprehensive relational perspective. Contributions on China cover the most essential issues, interests and actors, while the inquiry of EU-Vietnam relations mainly focuses on the Clean Development Mechanism as the main channel of bilateral climate action.This landmark study will appeal to both policymakers and practitioners faced with the extraordinary task of managing the increasingly complex and multilevel interactions of current EU-Asia climate relations as well as global carbon market watchers and professionals dealing with emissions trading in the European Union, China and Vietnam. It will also be of interest to scholars and postgraduate students of international relations, Chinese and EU foreign policy, global environmental and climate governance and international law.Contributors: K. Bachus, D. Belis, H. Bruyninckx, V.H. Bui, J. Cao, P.-f. Chang, M.D. Dang, L. De Smet, J. Delbeke, T.N.B. Dinh, A.H. Nguyen, B.T. Nguyen, Q.T. Nguyen, Y. Qi, S. Schunz, T.T.H. Tran, S. Van EyndeTrade ReviewThis book is very timely... it provides important insights for bilateral cooperation and international negotiations. These lessons go beyond EU - China and EU - Vietnam relations. Many of them are applicable to other countries in Asia, a region which will remain a key priority for EU foreign and climate policy, not in the least as the EU's largest trading partner. --- From the foreword by Jos Delbeke, Director General, EC DG Climate ActionTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Jos Delbeke 1. Introduction: Governing Climate Relations between Europe and Asia in a Restructuring World Order David Belis, Hans Bruyninckx, Qi Ye and Nguyen Quang Thuan PART I: THE EUROPEAN UNION, CHINA AND THE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE 2. The Increasingly Complex Nature of EU–China Climate Relations Hans Bruyninckx and Qi Ye 3. China, the European Union and Global Environmental Governance: The Case of Climate Change David Belis and Simon Schunz 4. Explaining the Development of China’s Renewable Energy Policies: Comparing Wind and Solar Power Sarah Van Eynde and Chang Pei-fei 5. Cap or Tax? Exploring the Potential for a Carbon Tax or Emissions Trading in China Kris Bachus and Cao Jing 6. The Governance of the CDM in China: Achievements and Deficiencies David Belis, Bui Viet Hung and Nguyen Bich Thuan PART II: EU–VIETNAM CLIMATE RELATIONS: A STUDY OF THE CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM 7. The Role and Dynamics of the Clean Development Mechanism in EU–Vietnam Climate Relations David Belis 8. The Vietnamese Regulatory Framework for the Clean Development Mechanism Nguyen Quang Thuan and Tran Thi Thu Huyen 9. Public–Private Partnerships in CDM Implementation in Vietnam Dinh Thi Ngoc Bich and Sarah Van Eynde 10. Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnamese Enterprises Involved in the CDM Nguyen An Ha and Dang Minh Duc 11. Case-Study of Vietnamese Hydropower CDM Projects: Shortcomings and Barriers Sarah Van Eynde, Lieven De Smet and Nguyen An Ha PART III: CONCLUSION 12. The Governance of Climate Relations between Europe and Asia in the ‘Pivotal Decade’ (2010–2020): Evidence from China and Vietnam David Belis and Hans Bruyninckx Index

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Book SynopsisTaking sustainable development as its central substantive area of concern, this important new book offers a compelling portrait of the global partnership regime in all its richness and complexity, revealing its logics of emergence and operation. Mert demonstrates the analytical and critical power of an antiessentialist discourse theoretical approach to the study of partnerships, examining a number of crucial mediating discourses drawn from economics, democratic theory and ecology. Her work embodies what all such studies aspire to be: an ontological and not merely an ontical inquiry. The novel concepts developed - particularly 'sedimentation of conflict' - makes this a potentially transformative study.'- Jason Glynos, University of Essex, UK'Mert's book offers a highly provocative treatment of public-private collaboration for sustainability. It follows the discourses of privatization, participation and sustainable development through the language and practices of the partnerships adopted at the World Summit for Sustainable Development. As such, the study opens a fresh inquiry on the discursive battles that surround new forms of environmental governance and their fit with broader norms of representation and effectiveness.'- Liliana B. Andonova, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva'In sum, this volume is an important and timely step forward in our understanding of the emergence and legitimacy of public-private partnerships for sustainable development. The book's contribution is both theoretically refreshing, innovative and empirically well-grounded in a deep analysis of major global discourses. Given the still ongoing discussions on multisectoral partnerships in the UN system, this book offers important new perspectives on this partnership idea that will be valuable for both political theorists and policy practitioners.'- From the foreword by Frank BiermannSustainability partnerships were the Type-II outcomes of the 2002 Johannesburg Summit, which promised increased effectiveness in and wider participation to global environmental governance. They have quickly become the main form of collaboration between UN and non-state actors. This groundbreaking book uses the results of quantitative and qualitative research to analyze sustainability partnerships and their role in environmental governance. It focuses on the origins of and the rationale behind the concept of 'public-private partnership'. With a combination of post-structuralist discourse theory and interpretative methods such as historical discourse analysis and ecocriticism not previously used in studies on partnership, Ay em Mert examines three discourses that have been rooted into the logic of partnerships: privatization of governance, sustainable development and democratic participation. Ultimately, Mert argues that these discourses help understand both the potential and structural limitations of sustainability partnerships.This revolutionary book will be useful to researchers of environmental governance, transnational and global studies, looking for an empirical and analytical interpretation of the topic. Political theorists and philosophers, as well as discourse analysts, will also find the theoretical and methodological perspectives to be of interest.Trade Review‘Taking sustainable development as its central substantive area of concern, this important new book offers a compelling portrait of the global partnership regime in all its richness and complexity, revealing its logics of emergence and operation. Mert demonstrates the analytical and critical power of an antiessentialist discourse theoretical approach to the study of partnerships, examining a number of crucial mediating discourses drawn from economics, democratic theory and ecology. Her work embodies what all such studies aspire to be: an ontological and not merely an ontical inquiry. The novel concepts developed – particularly “sedimentation of conflict”– makes this a potentially transformative study.’‘In sum, this volume is an important and timely step forward in our understanding of the emergence and legitimacy of public–private partnerships for sustainable development. The book’s contribution is both theoretically refreshing, innovative and empirically well-grounded in a deep analysis of major global discourses. Given the still ongoing discussions on multisectoral partnerships in the UN system, this book offers important new perspectives on this partnership idea that will be valuable for both political theorists and policy practitioners.’ -- From the foreword by Frank BiermannTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements PART I Setting the Scene 1. Introduction 2. Methodological Reflections: Studying Change within Continuity 3. Theoretical Reflections: Discourses and Institutions after Nature 4. Partnerships as Sedimented Discourses: The Emergence of Type-II Outcomes PART II Analysing the Mediating Discourses 5. Partnerships and the Discourse of Privatization 6. Partnerships and the Discourse of Sustainable Development 7. Partnerships and the Discourse of Participation 8. Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by one of the world's leading academics in the field of the law of international organizations, this book provides what it claims to offer. It is an introduction as it gives in a nutshell an easy-to-read general overview. It is advanced in the sense that it is written on the basis of profound knowledge of the field, and it has an excellent bibliography for those who want more. Like Rembrandt in his later works, Jan Klabbers is painting with broad strokes, in his own style, providing those who are not experts in the field a modern framework for better understanding international organizations and their law.'- Niels Blokker, Leiden University, the Netherlands'International organizations are a major factor in world affairs and in all areas of human collaboration. This book is a valuable resource next to existing textbooks and treatises on international institutional law. It offers a concise and engaging account of the role of international organisations and, in clear language, sets out what is the legal framework for their manifold activities and political operations. Great reading, and the essential introduction to international organisations as political and legal actors in the world today.'- Catherine Brölmann, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands'This book offers far more than an introduction - even an advanced one. It is an essential tool for the understanding of, and further research on, international organizations. It is full of insight and original analysis.'- Marc Weller, University of Cambridge and Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, UK'This book provides an excellent introduction to the law of international organizations, with a succinct and up-to-date analysis of the law. It is a very welcome addition to the literature on the subject and is by an established author in the field. It places the law in a wider political context, making it an interesting book for readers interested in both international law and international relations. The content and the style of presentation make the book accessible for readers at both introductory and advanced level.'- Surya Subedi, University of Leeds, UK and the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in CambodiaElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This highly readable introduction gives a nuanced overview of the legal mechanisms behind the operation of international organizations such as the UN, the EU and the World Bank. It offers perceptive insights by placing the law of international organizations in a political context and presents a systematic discussion of a variety of relevant legal notions, ranging from the powers of international organizations to mechanisms of accountability. Written by a leading authority on the topic, it provides a concise and accessible examination of this developing facet of international law.Key features include:- Well-written and clearly organized arguments- Up-to-date with the latest developments- A focus on the bigger picture, rather than any one detail- Discusses law in a global context.Trade Review‘This book constitutes another brick in the impressive oeuvre of Jan Klabbers, whose work on the law of international organisations has undoubtedly contributed to give depth and room for critical reflection to what otherwise looks like a dry aggregation of practices and institutional arrangements. This inspiring presentation of the subject – which is anything but introductory – simultaneously remains an accessible read for all researchers, teachers, students and practitioners as it is written with the thought-provoking but elegant style which its author is famous for.’ -- Jean d’Aspremont, Sciences Po School of Law and University of Manchester, UK‘Written by one of the world’s leading academics in the field of the law of international organizations, this book provides what it claims to offer. It is an introduction as it gives in a nutshell an easy-to-read general overview. It is advanced in the sense that it is written on the basis of profound knowledge of the field, and it has an excellent bibliography for those who want more. Like Rembrandt in his later works, Jan Klabbers is painting with broad strokes, in his own style, providing those who are not experts in the field a modern framework for better understanding international organizations and their law.’ -- Niels Blokker, Leiden University, the Netherlands‘International organizations are a major factor in world affairs and in all areas of human collaboration. This book is a valuable resource next to existing textbooks and treatises on international institutional law. It offers a concise and engaging account of the role of international organisations and, in clear language, sets out what is the legal framework for their manifold activities and political operations. Great reading, and the essential introduction to international organisations as political and legal actors in the world today.’ -- Catherine Brölmann, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands‘This book offers far more than an introduction – even an advanced one. It is an essential tool for the understanding of, and further research on, international organizations. It is full of insight and original analysis.’ -- Marc Weller, University of Cambridge and Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, UK‘This book provides an excellent introduction to the law of international organizations, with a succinct and up-to-date analysis of the law. It is a very welcome addition to the literature on the subject and is by an established author in the field. It places the law in a wider political context, making it an interesting book for readers interested in both international law and international relations. The content and the style of presentation make the book accessible for readers at both introductory and advanced level.’ -- Surya Subedi, University of Leeds, UK and the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in CambodiaTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Concept of International Organization 2. The Legal Existence of International Organizations 3. International Organizations and Their Members 4. Standard-setting by International Organizations 5. Organs and Their Decisions 6. Accountability 7. External Relations 8. Re-thinking the Law of International Organizations Index

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Book SynopsisEurasian Economic Integration has arrived at just the right time. The Asia-Europe economic region is undergoing major changes. With the strengthening of the Chinese economy and the crisis with the euro, the economic balance is shifting. Meanwhile, questions about the future of the economies in the post-Soviet region are arising. The new order now being attempted under Russia's leadership could take on considerably more significance. Kataryna Wolczuk and Rilka Dragneva have brought together a first-class team of experts who are investigating these developments. As a result, we now have a study describing the Eurasian structures currently taking shape and their consequences for the countries involved, the WTO and neighbouring countries in the East and West. This precise and timely study upholds high standards of scholarship and offers political actors an excellent analysis, which will enable them to adapt European policy to the processes playing out in Eurasia.'- Henning Schröder, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin, Institute for East-European Studies, Free University Berlin, Germany'This book spectacularly delivers on what it promises, providing a comprehensive, clearly structured and theoretically informed study of the latest round of integration efforts in post-Soviet Eurasia. Bringing together an impressive range of contributors, each of whom is a notable expert in their field, this will undoubtedly become a classic path-breaking study of regionalism in a part of the world that is unjustly neglected.'- Richard Sakwa, University of Kent, UKIn this well-researched and detailed book, the editors provide an extensive and critical analysis of post-Soviet regional integration. After almost two decades of unfulfilled integration promises, a new - improved and functioning - regime emerged in the post-Soviet space: the Eurasian Customs Union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan (ECU).The contributors seek to explain this puzzling and politically significant development by examining the ECU's origins, institutional architecture, key driving forces and emerging implications. Their investigation reveals that the ECU is an ambitious and fast moving project in deep economic integration, yet its legal design is complex and member states are driven by a precarious balance of diverse motives. Nevertheless, as the contributions to the volume indicate, the emergence of the ECU already carries important external implications, especially for the EU s strategy in the post-Soviet space.Being the first comprehensive and systematic study of the new Eurasian economic integration regime, this book will appeal to academics and students of regional integration, international relations and international law, Russian studies, Post-Soviet politics, as well as Central Asian studies.Contributors: R. Connolly, J. Cooper, L. Delcour, R. Dragneva, M. Frear, H. Haukkala, N. Kassenova, S. Malle, K. WolczukTrade Review‘Eurasian Economic Integration has arrived at just the right time. The Asia-Europe economic region is undergoing major changes. With the strengthening of the Chinese economy and the crisis with the euro, the economic balance is shifting. Meanwhile, questions about the future of the economies in the post-Soviet region are arising. The new order now being attempted under Russia’s leadership could take on considerably more significance. Kataryna Wolczuk and Rilka Dragneva have brought together a first-class team of experts who are investigating these developments. As a result, we now have a study describing the Eurasian structures currently taking shape and their consequences for the countries involved, the WTO and neighbouring countries in the East and West. This precise and timely study upholds high standards of scholarship and offers political actors an excellent analysis, which will enable them to adapt European policy to the processes playing out in Eurasia.’ -- Henning Schröder, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Berlin, Institute for East-European Studies, Free University Berlin, Germany‘This book spectacularly delivers on what it promises, providing a comprehensive, clearly structured and theoretically informed study of the latest round of integration efforts in post-Soviet Eurasia. Bringing together an impressive range of contributors, each of whom is a notable expert in their field, this will undoubtedly become a classic path-breaking study of regionalism in a part of the world that is unjustly neglected.’ -- Richard Sakwa, University of Kent, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The Eurasian Customs Union: Framing the Analysis Rilka Dragneva and Kataryna Wolczuk PART I: LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF THE ECU 2. The Development of Eurasian Economic Integration Julian Cooper 3. The Legal and Institutional Dimensions of the Eurasian Customs Union Rilka Dragneva 4. Russia, the Eurasian Customs Union and the WTO Richard Connolly PART II: THE ECU AS VIEWED FROM THE MEMBER STATES 5. Russia and the Eurasian Customs Union Julian Cooper 6. Russia, the Eurasian Customs Union and the Asian Dimension Silvana Malle 7. Belarus: Player and Pawn in the Integration Game Matthew Frear 8. Kazakhstan and Eurasian Economic Integration: Quick Start, Mixed Results and Uncertain Future Nargis Kassenova PART III: THE ECU AND ITS RAMIFICATIONS FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION 9. The Impact of the Eurasian Customs Union on EU–Russia Relations Hiski Haukkala 10. Eurasian Economic Integration: Implications for the EU Eastern Policy Laure Delcour and Kataryna Wolczuk 11. Commitment, Asymmetry and Flexibility: Making Sense of Eurasian Economic Integration Rilka Dragneva and Kataryna Wolczuk Appendix 1. Regional Integration Initiatives and Organizations in the Post-Soviet Space Appendix 2. Post-Soviet Countries’ Applications and Accessions to the WTO Index

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on providing concrete teaching strategies for scholars, the Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations blends both theory and practice in an accessible and clear manner.In an effort to help faculty excel as classroom teachers, the expert contributors offer representation from various types of institutions located throughout the world. Split into three distinct parts, this book discusses:- curriculum and course design- teaching subject areas- in class teaching techniquesThis important Handbook is an essential guide for anyone looking to teach political science and international relations at the university level. Contributors: V. Asal, E.A. Bennion, E. Berndtson, J.L. Bernstein, A. Blair, M.A. Boyer, A. Broscheid, M. Brown, F. Buckley, J. Craig, B. Gentry, R. Glazier, K. Hamann, J. Hamner, C. Harris, J. Ishiyama, K. Kas, B. Kauffman, K. King, C. Leston-Bandeira, S. Lightfoot, J.K. Lobasz, D. Malet, M.P. Marks, H. Maurer, E.F.Mcclellan, W.J. Miller, M.J. Moore, E.A. Oldmixon, A. Paczynska, G. Pleschova, C. Raymond, E. Richards, B.E. Ricks, R.G. Rodriguez, J.S. Rofe, J.M. Scott, E. Sheppard, E.Simon, B. Smentkowski, E.T. Smith, J.C. Strachan, P.E. Sum, S. Thornton, S. Usherwood, B. Valeriano, W.L. WatsonTrade Review'The editorial team of John Ishiyama, William J. Miller, and Eszter Simon have assembled an outstanding group of contributors who offer many highly useful insights and tools for more effective and innovative teaching in political science. An essential guide for anyone looking to teach political science and international relations at the university level, Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations is enhanced with the inclusion of thirty-seven seminal articles and is very highly recommended.' --Midwest Book Review'Political scientists teach countless students at universities around the world. With the advent of online education and the growing demand for quality instruction, this new Handbook is very timely and valuable. The editors have assembled an outstanding group of authors who offer many highly useful insights and tools for more effective and innovative teaching in political science. This important book should be of broad interest to political scientists interested in cutting-edge curricular and pedagogical developments.' --Steven Rathgeb Smith, Executive Director, American Political Science AssociationTable of ContentsContents: PART I: CURRICULUM AND COURSE DESIGN 1. Best Practices in the American Undergraduate Political Science Curriculum E. Fletcher Mcclellan 2. Capstone Courses and Senior Seminars as Culminating Experiences in Undergraduate Political Science Education Paul E. Sum 3. Teaching Politics to Practioners John Craig 4. Best Practices in Professional Development in Graduate Education Clodagh Harris 5. Distance and Online Course Design J. Simon Rofe 6. Student and Civic Engagement: Cultivating the Skills, Efficacy and Identities that Increase Student Involvement in Learning and in Public Life J. Cherie Strachan 7. Curricular and Program Assessment Techniques in the United States Kerstin Hamann 8. Performance Assessment in Europe Alasdair Blair 9. Course Based Assessment and Student Feedback William J. Miller 10. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Political Science Brenda Kauffman 11. Promoting Information Literacy and Information Research Stephen Thornton 12. Internationalization of the Curriculum (Bologna Process) Erkki Berndtson 13. Promoting Employability and Jobs Skills via the Political Science Curriculum Simon Lightfoot PART II: TEACHING SUBJECT AREAS 14. After the Apocalypse: A Simulation for Introduction to Politics Classes Wendy L. Watson, Jesse Hamner, Elizabeth A. Oldmixon and Kimi King 15. Teaching Conflict and Conflict Resolution Agnieszka Paczynska 16. Teaching about Diversity Issues Boris E. Ricks 17. Teaching Gender Politics Fiona Buckley 18. Teaching Graduate Research Methods Mitchell Brown 19. Teaching Undergraduate Research Methods Cristina Leston-Bandeira 20. Teaching Political Theory Matthew J. Moore 21. Teaching Controversial Topics David Malet 22. Teaching at the Community College: Faculty Role, Responsibilities and Pedagogical Techniques Erin Richards 23. Teaching International Relations Rebecca Glazier PART III: IN CLASS TEACHING TECHNIQUES 24. Effective Syllabus Design John Ishiyama and Robert G. Rodriguez 25. Integrating Technology into the Classroom Gabriela Pleschova 26. War, Peace and Everything in Between: Simulations in International Relations Victor Asal, Chad Raymond and Simon Usherwood 27. Developing Your Own In-Class Simulations: Design Advice and a ‘Commons’ Simulation Example Mark A. Boyer and Elizabeth T. Smith 28. Group Work in Political Science: How To Get Collaboration into the Classroom Bobbi Gentry 29. Designing Team-Based Learning Activities Andreas Broscheid 30. Experiential Education in Political Science and International Relations Elizabeth Bennion 31. Best Practices in Problem Based Learning Heidi Maurer 32. Developing Student Scholars: Best Practices in Promoting Undergraduate Research James M. Scott 33. Teaching International Relations with Film and Literature: Using Non-Traditional Texts in the Classroom Jennifer K. Lobasz and Brandon Valeriano 34. Promoting Course Based Writing in the Discipline Brian Smentkowski 35. Best Practices in Undergraduate Lecturing: How to Make Large Classes Work Kinga Kas and Elizabeth Sheppard 36. Political Science and the Scholarship of Teaching Jeffrey L. Bernstein 37. Getting Students to Talk: Best Practices in Promoting Student Discussion Michael P. Marks Index

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Book SynopsisThe fairness of institutions of global economic governance ranks among the most pressing issues of our time. Most approaches to understanding the complex structure of treaties and intergovernmental organizations such as the WTO tend to uncritically accept an economic focus, highlighting gains from trade and the merits of progressive trade and investment liberalization. While the economic arguments are compelling, other ways of thinking about the roles of these institutions have received less attention. The Research Handbook fills this gap by offering a substantial interdisciplinary examination of the normative and policy underpinnings of the international economic order.The book includes specially commissioned chapters based on theories of justice, human rights, and critical legal studies, as well as on economics and the internal structure of international economic law itself, all written by leading scholars in their respective fields. The contributors offer an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between international economic law and policy and the rights and welfare of peoples across the globe. The end result is an essential point of reference for developing a comprehensive toolkit for evaluating the institutions of global economic governance.Containing extensive and significant interdisciplinary coverage of key areas of research on international economic law and policy, this Research Handbook will appeal to political scientists, philosophers, legal scholars, economists and international relations theorists.Contributors: G. Brock, B.S. Chimni, L.V. Ciko, P. Clements, C.M. Correa, F.J. Garcia, B. He, C.L. Lim, J. Linarelli, S.M. Lundan, A. Maneschi, H. Murphy, E.-U. PetersmannTable of ContentsContents: Introduction John Linarelli 1. Theories of Global Justice Gillian Brock 2. Human Rights and International Economic Law in the 21st Century Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann 3. Theories of Justice and International Economic Law Frank J. Garcia and Lindita V. Ciko 4. Regional Trade Agreements and the Poverty Agenda Chin Leng Lim 5. Multilateral Development Banks and the International Monetary Fund Paul Clements 6. Human Rights Issues in Multinational Value Chains Sarianna M. Lundan 7. Intellectual Property Rights and International Economic Governance Carlos M. Correa 8. Global Social Justice at the WTO? The Role of NGOs in Constructing Global Social Contracts Baogang He and Hannah Murphy 9. Critical Theory and International Economic Law: A Third World Approach to International Law (TWAIL) Perspective B.S. Chimni 10. International Trade Theory and Comparative Advantage Andrea Maneschi 11. Law, Rights and Development John Linarelli Index

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Book SynopsisExamines Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia and the often underappreciated prowess of the Russian navy. Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia continued throughout the eighteenth century, with Britain providing huge assistance to the growth of Russia's navy, and Russia making an essential but often overlooked contribution to Britain's maritime power in the period. From 1698 when Tsar Peter the Great served briefly as a trainee shipwright at Deptford dockyard Russia recruited British, often Scottish, shipwrights, engineers, naval officers and naval surgeons who both helped build up the Russian navy and who were also key advisers to the Russian navy at sea. At the same time, naval stores from Russia, especially after Britain lost the American colonies, were vital for the maintenance of Britain's fleet. Moreover, as this book argues, Russian naval power was much more formidable than is often realised, with the Russian navy active alongside the British fleet in the North Sea and winning decisive battles against the Ottoman navy in the Mediterranean, including the battles of Çeşme in 1770 and Navarino in 1827. Britain did well to have Russia as a naval ally rather than an enemy. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this important subject, at a time when Britain's relationship with Russia is of considerable concern.Trade ReviewThis book provides a strong challenge to current interpretations of the early modern alliance between Russia and Britain. MacDougall's work helps to invite new ways of thinking about alliances beyond formal political arrangements. -- Kiri Raber * H-War *An accessible and informative history of one of the most important relationships in the eighteenth century. The focus on Russia's naval history produces an alternative perspective on some well-worn tropes of Russian history. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Preface 1. Peter Mikhailov Travels to England 2.The First Entente Cordiale 3.Naval Collaboration 4. Harmony in Trade 5.Growing Naval Affinity under Three Empresses 6.Trade, Aid and Logistical Support 7.The Onset of Total War 8.The French Revolutionary War 9.The War Against Napoleon 10.Endgame Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisProvides a forceful corrective to the idea that Britain 'stood alone' until the invasion of the Soviet Union and the attack on Pearl Harbor brought about 'the Grand Alliance'. Based on extensive archival research, the book demonstrates that 1939 to 1941 was a period of intensive diplomatic activity by the British Foreign Office designed to ensure that Britain's potential enemies, especially Soviet Russia, Italy and Japan, remained neutral and that its most desirable potential ally, the United States, remained as friendly as possible until it could be persuaded to join in the conflict. The book highlights the importance of diplomacy towards neutrals for British policy, considers the complexities of the situation, tying together issues such as blockade and the disposition of British forces in various theatres, explores decision making within the British government, examining how the diplomatic considerations of the Foreign Office played into wider debates amongst ministers and senior civil servants, and discusses the various courses towards neutrals, including alternatives, advocated within the Foreign Office. Overall, the book provides a rich, highly nuanced view of British policy in this crucial period.Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments (T.G. Otte) List of Abbreviations Introduction: Keith Neilson and Modern International History (T.G. Otte) Chapter 1:On the Eve of War: January to September 1939 Chapter 2:The Baltic, Blockade and Soviet Russia: September 1939 - June 1940 Chapter 3:Defending the Mediterranean: Italy, Russia and the Balkans Chapter 4: Defending Britain and the Far East: The United States, Japan and Soviet Russia, September 1939-June 1940 Chapter 5: 'Nothing for nothing': From the Fall of France to Operation Barbarossa: July 1940 - June 1941 Epilogue (T.G. Otte) Appendix I: Members of the American, Central, Eastern, Far Eastern, Northern and Southern Departments, 1939-1941 Appendix II: Dramatis Personae Appendix III: Keith Neilson, List of Publications Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis multi-disciplinary book provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU-India relationship from 1950 to the present day, as a way of assessing whether a meaningful and sustainable relationship is emerging and whether it will play a role in the future of international diplomacy and business.The question comes at a time of significant changes in the re-configuration of global power. Using both historical insights and contemporary policy analysis, the authors investigate whether the social, economic and political interests of the EU and India are genuinely compatible. Leaders in both regions have been promoting the relationship for many decades, but the authors scrutinize their words to discover whether they are merely rhetorical gestures or reflect genuine complementarities. They also investigate the motivation behind the relationship, and provide an in-depth analysis of the areas of mutual interest and conflict. The book examines these issues in the context of the history of the EU-India relationship, alongside contemporary policy concerns.This comparative book will appeal to academics, students and policy-makers with an interest in international politics and public policy, economic development and business, Asian studies and European studies.Contents: Introduction: The Problem of EU and India Relations 1. Fearing European Unity and Yearning for Asian Cooperation: The Early Years 2. Indian Lobbying and European Economic Community Dissensions in the 1960s 3. British Entry: Anxiety Embedded 4. The Arrival of Indian Pragmatism 5. The Rise of Asia and India from the 1990s to the 21st Century 6. EU-India Current Perceptions and Implementation Challenges 7. Why European Cows are the Envy of Poor Indian Farmers 8. It Takes Two to Tango: Industry and Foreign Direct Investment 9. EU-INDIA Security Issues: Fundamental Incompatibilities 10. Development Cooperation: Have the Tables turned? Conclusion: The EU-India Relationship in an Era of Dramatic Transformations IndexTrade Review‘This multi-disciplinary book provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU-India relationship from 1950 to the present day, as a way of assessing whether a meaningful and sustainable relationship is in fact emerging and whether it will plan a role in the future of international diplomacy and business. Using both historical insights and contemporary policy analysis, the professor investigate whether the social, economic and political interests of the EU and India are genuinely compatible. . . . I highly recommend Winand, Vicziany and Datar's The European Union and India: Rhetoric or Meaningful Partnership? This text will appeal to academics, students, and policy-makers with an interest in international and comparative politics, international relations, public policy, economic development and business, as well as Asian studies and European studies.’ -- Jose de Arimateia da Cruz, International Social Science Review‘This is an insightful and well written book that has gone deep into history to find new meanings to the EU-India relationship that has different dimensions, both positive and not so successful aspects. The authors have taken important sectors such as agriculture, trade, security and development cooperation and the overarching bilateral relation to unpack how the partnership is working by examining minute details, and offer some valuable understanding and commentary on what holds back the engagement from becoming more productive and meaningful. For researchers examining EU-India relations, this will be a useful source as it is well documented and gives an historical overview that is important for understanding some of the aspects of the strategic partnership and where it is heading.’ -- European Review of International StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Problem of EU and India Relations 1. Fearing European Unity and Yearning for Asian Cooperation: The Early Years 2. Indian Lobbying and European Economic Community Dissensions in the 1960s 3. British Entry: Anxiety Embedded 4. The Arrival of Indian Pragmatism 5. The Rise of Asia and India from the 1990s to the 21st Century 6. EU-India Current Perceptions and Implementation Challenges 7. Why European Cows are the Envy of Poor Indian Farmers 8. It Takes Two to Tango: Industry and Foreign Direct Investment 9. EU-INDIA Security Issues: Fundamental Incompatibilities 10. Development Cooperation: Have the Tables turned? Conclusion: The EU-India Relationship in an Era of Dramatic Transformations Index

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook on Gender in World Politics serves as a compendium of cutting-edge scholarship on gender in world politics across a number of academic disciplines. It encompasses the key research areas in the field to provide readers with a gateway to further study. Featuring leading experts writing from diverse perspectives, this Handbook focuses on women as a category of analysis, masculinities, sexualities, LGBT rights and transgender identities. The topics discussed include statecraft, citizenship and the politics of belonging, international law and human rights, media and communications technologies, political economy, development, global governance and transnational visions of politics and solidarities.Students and scholars of gender and international relations and gender in world politics will find this Handbook to be an indispensible guide to the subject. It will also be of interest to practitioners in the field looking to pave the way for new policies and regulations.Contributors include: A.M. Agathangelou, N. Al-Ali, K. Alexander, D.K. Barker, A. Biricik, E. Boris, K.E. Brown, C. Brunner, D. Buss, G. Caglar, T. Carver, H. Charlesworth, C. Chinkin, A.K. Darkwah, A. den Boer, P. Drumond, A.C. Drury, R.C. Eichenberg, C. Eschle, E.A. Foster, J. Freedman, P. Griffin, C. Harrington, J. Hearn, P. Higate, C. Hoskyns, V.M. Hudson, T.A.M. Johnson, J. Joachim, R. Jacobson, J.S. Jaquette, J. Kantola, H.M. Kinsell, P. Kirby, E. Kofman, B. Maiguashca , C. Masters, L. McLeod, S. Parashar, D. Peksen, Z. Pflaeger Young, N. Pratt, E. Prügl, S.M. Rai, B.M. Read, A. Roberts, C. Rowley, J. Russel, A. Sisson Runyan, L.J. Shepherd, L. Sjoberg, N. Smith, J. Steans, M. Stern, D. Tepe-Belfrage, J. True, H.M. Turcotte, T.P. van der Weide, H. Weber, A.T. Wibben, G. Youngs, M. Zalewski, S. Zimmermann, S. ZwingelTrade Review'As the study of gender expands across disciplines and engages disparate methods, Handbooks as comprehensive and accessible as this one become invaluable resources for students and scholars alike. Covering diverse and timely topics, the entries are consistently up-to-date, well referenced and clearly articulated. This comprehensive survey reveals not only the range, depth and diversity of scholarship featuring 'gender in world politics' but also the centrality of gender across the expanse of personal, local, national and global issues.' --V. Spike Peterson, University of ArizonaTable of ContentsContents 1. Introduction Jill Steans and Daniela Tepe-Belfrage 2. Still Engaging from the Margins? J. Ann Tickner PART I EXAMPLES OF APPROACHES AND METHODS 3. Gender as a Variable in International Relations Research Andrea den Boer 4. Feminist Historical Materialist and Critical Theory Adrienne Roberts 5. Poststructuralist Feminism in World Politics Maria Stern 6. Reworking Postcolonial Feminisms in the Sites of IR Anna M. Agathangelou and Heather M. Turcotte 7. Masculinities in International Relations Paul Kirby 8. Sex, Gender and Sexuality Terrell Carver 9. Feminist Methodologies and World Politics Annick T.R. Wibben PART II THE POLITICS OF IDENTITY AND BELONGING 10. The Gendered State in International Relations Johanna Kantola 11. Gender and Citizenship Jeff Hearn and Alp Biricik 12. Gender and Democratization Jane S. Jaquette 13. Is Identity Politics Compatible with the Pursuit of Global Justice? Kirsty Alexander and Catherine Eschle 14. Transnational Feminist Politics: A Concept that has Outlived its Usefulness? Bice Maiguashca 15. Is a Transnational Feminist Solidarity Possible? Swati Parashar 16. Gender, Protest and Political Transition in the Middle East and North Africa Nadje Al-Ali and Nicola Pratt PART III INTERNATIONAL LAW 17. Gender and International Law Hilary Charlesworth 18. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Christine Chinkin 19. LGBTI Rights: The International Context Toni A.M. Johnson 20. International Criminal Courts Doris Buss 21. “With all the Respect Due to Her Sex”: Gender and International Humanitarian Law Helen M. Kinsella 22. Refugees and Asylum Jane Freedman 23. NGOs, Feminist Activism and Human Rights Jutta Joachim PART IV GENDERED VIOLENCE 24. The Gender of Violence in War and Conflict Laura Sjoberg 25. Conflict-related Sexual violence Paula Drumond 26. Female Suicide Bombing Claudia Brunner PART V PEACE AND SECURITY 27. Gender and Security Jenny Russell and Valerie M. Hudson 28. Gender Difference in Attitudes Towards Global Issues Richard C. Eichenberg and Blair M. Read 29. Economic Sanctions and Women’s Status in Target Countries A. Cooper Drury and Dursun Peksen 30. The Securitisation of Human Rights Katherine E. Brown 31. Feminist Security Studies Laura J. Shepherd 32. The Women Peace and Security Resolutions: UNSCR 1325 to 2122 Laura McLeod 33. Peacekeeping Carol Harrington 34. Solving the Problem of Men and Masculinities in the Private Military and Security Industry Paul Higate 35. Gender, Peace Activism and Anti-militarisation Ruth Jacobson PART VI GLOBAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS 36. Gender and Popular Culture Christina Rowley 37. Cinema and Film Cristina Masters 38. New Media and Communications Gillian Youngs 39. Computer Games and the Reinforcement of Gender Gaps Varun Pande, Theo P. van der Weide and Rekha Pande PART VII POLITICAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT 40. Feminist Political Economy Penny Griffin 41. Gender in Global Restructuring Anne Sisson Runyan 42. Gender and Migration Eleonore Kofman 43. The Global Political Economy of Sex Work Nicola Smith 44. Gender and Development Zoe Pflaeger Young 45. Globalisation, Development and the Empowerment of Women: The Case of African Traders Akosua K. Darkwah 46. Social Reproduction – The Achilles Heel of Feminist Transformation? Shirin M. Rai and Catherine Hoskyns PART VIII GLOBAL GOVERNANCE 47. Gender in International Governance Gülay Caglar, Elisabeth Prügl, and Susanne Zwingel 48. What is Feminist Economics? Drucilla K. Barker 49. The IMF, Structural Adjustment and Poverty Reduction Arne Ruckert 50. Gender and Microfinance/microcredit Heloise Weber 51. The International Labour Organization and the Gender of Work Eileen Boris and Susan Zimmermann 52. Gender and Sustainable Development Emma A. Foster PART IX CONCLUDING REFLECTIONS 53. How Effective is Gender Mainstreaming in International Peace and Security Policymaking? Jacqui True 54. Conjoined, Complex and “Forgotten” Worlds: Gender in World Politics Marysia Zalewski Index

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Book SynopsisIt is a puzzle that while academic research has increased in specialization, the important and complex problems facing humans urgently require a synthesis of understanding. This unique collaboration attempts to address such a problem by bringing together a host of prominent scholars from across the sciences to offer new insights into predicting the future. They demonstrate that long-term trends and short-term incentives need to be understood in order to adopt effective policies, or even to comprehend where we currently stand and the sort of future that awaits us.Developing novel techniques to forecast global conditions, the authors tackle important questions such as: What does the future hold? How can we sustain prosperity? Are we likely to have less war and genocide? Are nuclear weapons destined to spread to unstable countries? What environmental scarcities and conflicts are we likely to face? Each chapter is built around cause and effect relationships based on empirical evidence that creates a unified predictive model of global economic and political conditions. The limits and possibilities of scientific prediction are also explored, as are the physical, biological, and social properties of the global system.This book will have a wide appeal among physical and social scientists interested in the linkages between scientific method and the prediction of future human behavior and global conditions.Contributors: R.D. Alexander, B. Bueno de Mesquita, J.D. Farmer, J. Geanakoplos, J. Holland, S. di Iorio, M.S. Karasik, U. Luterbacher, S.W. Polachek, D. Rohner, G. Schneider, J.D. Singer, D.F. Sprinz, A. Tago, F.W. Wayman, E. Wiegandt, D. Wilkinson, P.R. Williamson, E.O. WilsonTable of ContentsContents: Preface and Introduction: Overview of Why this Book Matters Frank W. Wayman, Paul R. Williamson, Solomon W. Polachek and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita PART I. THE PROMISE OF GLOBAL FORECASTING 1. Scientific Prediction and the Human Condition Frank W. Wayman 2. Organizing Diverse Contributions to Global Forecasting Paul R. Williamson PART II. HUMAN NATURE AND PREDICTION Editors' Introduction to Part II Frank W. Wayman 3. Consilience: the Role of Human Nature in the Emergence of Social Artifacts Edward O. Wilson 4. Darwin's Challenges and the Future of Human Society Richard Alexander PART III. THE VALUE OF THE FUTURE Editors' Introduction to Part III Frank W. Wayman 5. Properly Discounting the Future: Using Predictions in an Uncertain World J. Doyne Farmer and John Geanakoplos 6. Long-Term Policy Problems: Definition, Origins, and Responses Detlef F. Sprinz 7. Explaining and Predicting Future Environmental Scarcities and Conflict Urs Luterbacher, Dominic Rohner and Ellen Wiegandt PART IV. SOME PROBLEMS ADDRESSED VIA MODELING Editors' Introduction to Part IV Frank W. Wayman 8. Forecasting nuclear weapons proliferation: a hazard model Atsushi Tago and J. David Singer 9. Forecasting Political Developments with the Help of Financial Markets Gerald Schneider PART V. THE GLOBAL SYSTEM AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF PREDICTION Editors' Introduction to Part V Frank W. Wayman 10. Glimpses of the Future John Holland 11. Forecasting the Evolution of Cultural Collisions Using Annealing-Nucleation Models Myron S. Karasik 12. Power Structure Fluctuations in the "Longue Durée" of the World System David Wilkinson 13. From Altruism to the Future Frequency of War: How Consilient Explanation Differs from Prediction Frank W. Wayman 14. System Change and Richardson Processes: Application of Social Field Theory Paul R. Williamson 15. Computational Dynamic Modeling of the Global State Space Paul R. Williamson PART VI. NEW APPROACHES 16. Scientific Revolutions and the Advancement of Explanation and Prediction Frank W. Wayman 17. Innovations in Forecasting the Future that One Can Learn from Prediction Solomon W. Polachek 18. Predicting the Future to Shape the Future Bruce Bueno de Mesquita Index

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Book SynopsisChristian Downie's historical look at the negotiating behavior of the United States and the European Union during international efforts to implement a meaningful climate change treaty, go a long way toward explaining why current negotiations are bogged down. His findings about the impact of domestic politics on international negotiations should not be overlooked. The only way we will able to move to a new set of enforceable and meaningful greenhouse gas reduction commitments is to understand why past approaches have not worked.'- Lawrence Susskind, Harvard Law School, US'This is an enormously well-researched study that addresses an important hitherto-unanswered problem of negotiations. Usually single instances are analyzed but what about serial negotiations that return again and again to the subject, where the parties change position in their course? Downie tells us how this happens and in the process, enriches our understanding of negotiation. I enjoyed reading this book.'- I. William Zartman, The Johns Hopkins University, USThe Politics of Climate Change Negotiations describes the successes and failures of protracted international negotiations and most importantly, examines the lessons they hold for the future.Drawing on more than 100 interviews with climate change insiders, including former ministers, chief negotiators and presidential advisers, Christian Downie presents a rare inside account of why states agree to what they do and why they change their position in long negotiations. He also identifies eight strategies that others can use to influence the most powerful states in the world.This book will be invaluable to academics and students working in the fields of international relations, political science, negotiation studies and global environmental politics. It will be of equal value to diplomats, policymakers and various non-governmental organizations that seek to influence international negotiations.Contents: Part I: International Negotiations and Theoretical Background 1. Introduction 2. Histories and Theories of International Negotiations Part II: The Case Studies 3. Toward Berlin 1993 - 1995: Environmental Interests and a Tentative Agreement 4. From Berlin to Kyoto 1995 - 1997: Rising Opposition to Environmental Interests 5. From Kyoto to The Hague 1998 2000: Shifting Political Dynamics and a Question of Ratification Part III: Empirical Findings and Theoretical Implications 6. Discussion: The Behaviour of the US and the EU in the International Climate Change Negotiations 7. Toward an Understanding of Prolonged International Negotiations ReferencesTrade Review‘The Politics of Climate Change Negotiations is an engrossing account of international climate change negotiations, which also makes a major theoretical contribution to the study of negotiations.’ -- Larry Crump, Australian Outlook‘Christian Downie's historical look at the negotiating behavior of the United States and the European Union during international efforts to implement a meaningful climate change treaty, go a long way toward explaining why current negotiations are bogged down. His findings about the impact of domestic politics on international negotiations should not be overlooked. The only way we will able to move to a new set of enforceable and meaningful greenhouse gas reduction commitments is to understand why past approaches have not worked.’ -- Lawrence Susskind, Harvard Law School, US‘The Politics of Climate Change Negotiations is an engrossing account of international climate change negotiations, which also makes a major theoretical contribution to the study of negotiations. Of course, the lessons are not just theoretical and one can only hope that those due to meet in Paris in 2015 heed the lessons of history.’ -- Dr Larry Crump, Griffith APEC Study Centre, Griffith University, Australia‘This is an enormously well-researched study that addresses an important hitherto-unanswered problem of negotiations. Usually single instances are analyzed but what about serial negotiations that return again and again to the subject, where the parties change position in their course? Downie tells us how this happens and in the process, enriches our understanding of negotiation. I enjoyed reading this book.’ -- I. William Zartman, The Johns Hopkins University, US‘Christian Downie has written an excellent book on the politics of prolonged international negotiations. Looking centrally at the area of climate change, Downie unpacks how and why state preferences shift over long time horizons. The book will be of interest to academics and practitioners concerned with international relations (IR) theory, comparative politics, and (most importantly) the evolution of climate negotiations.’ -- Carbon and Climate Law ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Part I: International Negotiations and Theoretical Background 1. Introduction 2. Histories and Theories of International Negotiations Part II: The Case Studies 3. Toward Berlin 1993 – 1995: Environmental Interests and a Tentative Agreement 4. From Berlin to Kyoto 1995 – 1997: Rising Opposition to Environmental Interests 5. From Kyoto to The Hague 1998 – 2000: Shifting Political Dynamics and a Question of Ratification Part III: Empirical Findings and Theoretical Implications 6. Discussion: The Behaviour of the US and the EU in the International Climate Change Negotiations 7. Toward an Understanding of Prolonged International Negotiations References

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Book SynopsisThe literature on multi-level governance (MLG), an approach that explicitly looks at the system of the many interacting authority structures at work in the global political economy, has grown significantly over the last decade. The authors in this volume examine how multilevel governance (MLG) systems address climate change and water policy.By taking a comparative perspective, the contributors seek to examine the impact of multilevel governance on the environment. They show how the interplay between autonomous governments at the sub-national, federal or supranational and international levels in MLG systems create unique challenges and opportunities. Both cutting greenhouse gas emissions and allocating river flows require tough political or legal decisions that create winners and losers. This book offers a cogent examination of the successes and failures of the United States, European Union, Canada and Australia in grappling with these policy problems.This book will appeal to academics and students of public policy, international affairs and environment studies. Those working in government institutions will find the research both interesting and invaluable.Contributors: D. Benson, D.J. Fiorino, D. Gordon, B.T. Heinmiller, A. Jordan, K. Kern, D. Macdonald, J. Meadowcroft, M. Pallemaerts, B.G. Rabe, I. WeibustTable of ContentsContents: PART I: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCE 1. Introduction Inger Weibust 2. Too Many Levels or Just About Right? Multilevel Governance and Environmental Performance Daniel J. Fiorino PART II: MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCE OF WATER RESOURCES 3. Subsidiarity as a ‘Scaling Device’ in Environmental Governance: The Case of the European Union David Benson and Andrew Jordan 4. Multilevel Governance and the Politics of Environmental Water Recoveries B. Timothy Heinmiller 5. Playing a Zero Sum Game: Sharing Water between Jurisdictions in Federations Inger Weibust PART III: MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION 6. Climate Governance in the European Union Multi-level System: The Role of the Cities Kristine Kern 7. Bottom-up versus Top-down: The Evolving American Climate Policy Odyssey Barry G. Rabe 8. Institutional Strength, Intergovernmental Relations, and National Climate Policy Coordination: Australia and Canada Compared David Gordon and Douglas Macdonald 9. Allocating Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Amongst Sectors and Jurisdictions in Federated Systems: The European Union, Germany and Canada Douglas Macdonald PART IV: FINDINGS ON EFFECTIVENESS AND GOVERNANCE PATTERNS 10. Ensuring the Effectiveness of European Union Environmental Law: From Supranational Lawmaking to Multilevel Enforcement Marc Pallemaerts 11. What is Multilevel Environmental Governance? When Does It Work? Inger Weibust Index

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Book SynopsisGlobal and transnational challenges figure ever more prominently on national and international policy agendas and are increasingly analysed as global public goods (GPGs). This timely collection, which includes contributions by eminent scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the theoretical and empirical research on this topic, and suggestions on where scholarship could go next. With an original introduction, this single volume will appeal to students, researchers, policymakers and experts, whether they are interested in a particular challenge like global climate change, cyber security, financial stability and health or in cross-cutting issues of public economics and finance, international relations and international law.Trade Review‘“Global public goods” has become one of the most influential concepts in current international relations research. This reader brings together 29 of the most authoritative papers on global public goods of the last years, from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, along with a comprehensive and insightful review article by Kaul, Blondin and Nahtigal. The book is an essential collection for both theorists and practitioners of global governance, covering areas as diverse as financial institutions, security, knowledge, health, areas beyond national jurisdiction, and global environmental change.’Table of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Inge Kaul, Donald Blondin and Neva Nahtigal PART I CONCEPTS 1. Meghnad Desai (2003), ‘Public Goods: A Historical Perspective’, in Inge Kaul, Pedro Conceição, Katell Le Goulven and Ronald U. Mendoza (eds), Providing Global Public Goods: Managing Globalization, Part 1, New York, NY, USA, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 63–77 2. Charles P. Kindleberger (1986), ‘International Public Goods Without International Government’, American Economic Review, 76 (1), March, 1–13 3. William D. Nordhaus (2006), ‘Paul Samuelson and Global Public Goods: A Commemorative Essay for Paul Samuelson’, in Michael Szenberg, Lall Ramrattan and Aron A. Gottesman (eds), Samuelsonian Economics and the Twenty-First Century, Chapter 5, New York, NY, USA, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 88–98 4. Inge Kaul and Ronald U. Mendoza (2003), ‘Advancing the Concept of Public Goods’, in Inge Kaul, Pedro Conceição, Katell Le Goulven and Ronald U. Mendoza (eds), Providing Global Public Goods: Managing Globalization, Part 1, New York, NY, USA, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 78–111 PART II INCENTIVES TO COOPERATE 5. Todd Sandler (1998), ‘Global and Regional Public Goods: A Prognosis for Collective Action’, Fiscal Studies, 19 (3), 221–47 6. Joseph S. Nye Jr. (2002), ‘The American National Interest and Global Public Goods’, International Affairs, 78 (2), April, 233–44 7. Amartya Sen (1999), ‘Global Justice: Beyond International Equity’, in Inge Kaul, Isabelle Grunberg and Marc A. Stern (eds), Global Public Goods: International Cooperation in the 21st Century, New York, NY, USA, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 116–25 8. Calvin Blackwell and Michael McKee (2003), ‘Only for my Own Neighbourhood? Preferences and Voluntary Provision of Local and Global Public Goods’, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, 52 (1), 115–31 9. Eric Brousseau and Tom Dedeurwaerdere (2012), ‘Global Public Goods: The Participatory Governance Challenges’, in Eric Brousseau, Tom Dedeurwaerdere and Bernd Siebenhüner (eds), Reflexive Governance for Global Public Goods, Chapter 1, Cambridge, MA, London, UK: MIT Press, 21–36, references PART III PROVISION PATTERNS 10. Scott Barrett (2006), ‘Critical Factors for Providing Transnational Public Goods’, Expert Paper Series Seven: Cross-Cutting Issues, Chapter 1, Stockholm, Sweden: Secretariat of the International Task Force on Global Public Goods, 1‒58 11. Cecilia Albin (2003), ‘Negotiating International Cooperation: Global Public Goods and Fairness’, Review of International Studies, 29 (3), July, 365-85 12. Todd Sandler (2013), ‘Buchanan Clubs’, Constitutional Political Economy, 24 (4), 265–84 13. Elinor Ostrom (2014), ‘A Polycentric Approach for Coping with Climate Change’, Annals of Economics and Finance, 15 (1), 97–134 14. Fabrizio Cafaggi (2012), ‘Transnational Private Regulation and the Production of Global Public Goods and Private “Bads”’, European Journal of International Law, 23 (3), 695‒718 15. David Gartner (2012), ‘Global Public Goods and Global Health’, Duke Journal of Comparative and International Law, 22, 303–18 16. Keith E. Maskus and Jerome H. Reichman (2004), ‘The Globalization of Private Knowledge Goods and the Privatization of Global Public Goods’, Journal of International Economic Law, 7 (2), 279–320 PART IV FINANCING SCHEMES 17. Agnar Sandmo (2007), ‘The Welfare Economics of Global Public Goods’, NHH (Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration) Working Paper 35, November, 1–25 18. Ramses H. Abul Naga and Philip Jones (2013), ‘Helping Others or Helping Oneself? International Subsidies and the Provision of Global Public Goods’, Oxford Economic Papers, 65 (4), 856–75 19. Dirk T.G. Rübbelke (2011), ‘International Support of Climate Change Policies in Developing Countries: Strategic, Moral and Fairness Aspects’, Ecological Economics, 70 (8), June, 1470–80 20. Pedro Conceição and Ronald U. Mendoza (2006), ‘Identifying High-Return Investments: A Methodology for Assessing When International Cooperation Pays – and for Whom’, in Inge Kaul and Pedro Conceição (eds), The New Public Finance: Responding to Global Challenges, Part 3, New York, NY, USA, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 327–56 21. Tony Atkinson (2006), ‘Global Public Finance’, Oxonomics, 1 (1), 2–4 22. Ottmar Edenhofer, Michael Jakob, Felix Creutzig, Christian Flachsland, Sabine Fuss, Martin Kowarsch, Kai Lessmann, Linus Mattauch, Jan Siegmeier and Jan Christoph Steckel (2015), ‘Closing the Emission Price Gap’, Global Environmental Change, 31, 132–43 23. Nancy Birdsall and Benjamin Leo (2011), ‘Find me the Money: Financing Climate and Other Global Public Goods’, Centre for Global Development Working Paper 248, i, 1‒50 PART V GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONS 24. Daniel Bodansky (2012), ‘What’s In a Concept? Global Public Goods, International Law and Legitimacy’, European Journal of International Law, 23 (3), 651–68 25. Inge Kaul (2013), ‘Meeting Global Challenges: Assessing Governance Readiness’, The Governance Report, 33–58 26. Julio Frenk and Suerie Moon (2013), ‘Governance Challenges in Global Health’, New England Journal of Medicine, 368 (10), 936–42 27. José Antonio Ocampo (2010), ‘Rethinking Global Economic and Social Governance’, Journal of Globalization and Development, 1 (1), February, i, 1–27 28. Peter H. Sand (2004), ‘Sovereignty Bounded: Public Trusteeship for Common Pool Resources?’, Global Environmental Politics, 4 (1), February, 47–71 29. Nico Krisch (2014), ‘The Decay of Consent: International Law in an Age of Global Public Goods’, American Journal of International Law, 108 (1), 1–40 Index

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Book SynopsisCertainly one of the most inclusive books in international political economy, which successfully combines a strong and very innovative theoretical investigation with a wonderful diversity of case studies. The book is highly pedagogic and particularly meets the expectations of students and educated persons who are short of updated analysis in this field.'- Bertrand Badie, Sciences Po, FranceSince the 1990s many of the assumptions that anchored the study of governance in international political economy (IPE) have been shaken loose. Reflecting on the intriguing and important processes of change that have occurred, and are occurring, Anthony Payne and Nicola Phillips bring together the best research currently being undertaken in the field. They explore the complex ways that the global political economy is presently being governed, and indeed misgoverned.The Handbook is organized into two fresh and original parts. In Part I the authors advance their own distinctive understanding of the international political economy of governance and thus make important contributions to the next phase of scholarship. Considering four key themes, they reflect on the ideological foundations of governance, the levels at which governance is articulated, the actors involved in governance and the ethical questions associated with the subject.Part II addresses the patterns of governance that prevail in particular issue areas. Invited to consider their contributions in the light of the four framing themes set out in Part I, these prominent authors offer key insights into contemporary dynamics in a wide range of issue areas and consider how their insights can be mobilized in refreshing the study of governance.Covering all themes central to the field of politics, this extensive and detailed Handbook will be of great value to students of governance, political economy, international relations and development studies.Contributors: A. Baker, J. Brassett, B. Carey, P.G. Cerny, J. Clapp, L. Clegg, N. Dasandi, L. Elliott, A. Gamble, A. Geddes, S. Harman, C. Hay, M.J. Hoffmann, D. Hudson, P. Knorringa, F.W. Mayer, G. Menz, M. Moschella, V. Muzaka, P. Newell, A. Payne, N. Phillips, T. Porter, B. Richardson, J.-P. Thérien, J. True, E. Tsingou, G.R.D. Underhill, R. WilkinsonTrade Review‘This intellectually stimulating Handbook will appeal to anyone with an interest in the spheres of governance, international political economy (IPE), international relations (IR), and political science. . . . the editors promise to generate refreshed debates on governance in IPE through innovative research. Anyone who successfully makes it to the concluding chapter will be thoroughly satisfied that they do deliver on their promise. The volume is dense with detail on both historical and current governance debates, and leaves no stone unturned in its coverage of them. There is no doubt that the main objectives of the book are effectively accomplished. The Handbook of Political Economy on Governance is a celebration of outstanding scholarship and critical thinking. This volume is a must read for scholars in any of the sub-disciplines of IR and IPE who are interested in examining and reexamining common-sense assumptions not only in the realm of governance but other topical issue areas in their respective fields.’ -- Geneve Phillip, Caribbean Journal of International Relations & Diplomacy‘Certainly one of the most inclusive books in international political economy, which successfully combines a strong and very innovative theoretical investigation with a wonderful diversity of case studies. The book is highly pedagogic and particularly meets the expectations of students and educated persons who are short of updated analysis in this field.’ -- Bertrand Badie, Sciences Po, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The International Political Economy of Governance Nicola Phillips and Anthony Payne PART I: THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GOVERNANCE 1. Ideologies of Governance Andrew Gamble 2. Levels of Governance and their Interaction Colin Hay 3. Transnational Neopluralism and the Process of Governance Philip G. Cerny 4. The Ethical Dimensions of Global Governance James Brassett PART II: THE GOVERNANCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY 5. Flexible ‘G Groups’ and Network Governance in an Era of Uncertainty and Experimentation Andrew Baker and Brendan Carey 6. The International Monetary Fund and the Governance of International Surveillance Manuela Moschella 7. Private Actors in the Governance of Global Finance after the Global Crisis of 2008 Tony Porter 8. The Governance of the Global Financial Crisis in the Eurozone Geoffrey R.D. Underhill 9. The Governance of Money Laundering Eleni Tsingou 10. ‘Emerging’ Powers and the Governance of Global Trade Rorden Wilkinson 11. The Governance of Primary Commodities: Biofuel Certification in the European Union Ben Richardson 12. Food Price Volatility and Global Economic Governance Jennifer Clapp 13. The Global Governance of Development: Development Financing, Good Governance and the Domestication of Poverty David Hudson and Niheer Dasandi 14. The Governance of the World Bank Liam Clegg 15. The Role of the United Nations in the Governance of Development Jean-Philippe Thérien 16. Governing Intellectual Property Rights and Development Valbona Muzaka 17. Innovation and the Limits of Rebranded Privatisation in Global Health Sophie Harman 18. The Global Governance of Gender Jacqui True 19. Leveraging Private Governance for Public Purpose: Business, Civil Society and the State in Labour Regulation Frederick W. Mayer 20. Private Governance and Social Legitimacy in Production Peter Knorringa 21. The Governance of Migration Beyond the State George Menz 22. Migration in European Governance: The Constitution of a Transgovernmental Policy Field Andrew Geddes 23. The International Political Economy of Governing Carbon Peter Newell 24. Global Climate Governance Matthew J. Hoffmann 25. Governing the International Political Economy of Transnational Economic Crime Lorraine Elliott Conclusion: The Governance of the International Political Economy Anthony Payne and Nicola Phillips Index

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Book SynopsisChina and the United States are at a crossroads. While their shared interest in economic prosperity and complementary economic strengths provide the common ground for industrial collaboration, there are increasing conflicts being brought on by increased attention to economic facets of national security. Economic Security and Sino-American Relations explores the evolving security agendas in the United States and China, examining the basis, nature and impact of evolving economic security agendas in both countries. Providing a framework for the analysis and consideration of the impact of economic security on industrial policy, this book looks at Sino-American industrial relations in terms of production relations, technology ties and structural integration. Examining how American and Chinese authorities are balancing conflicting economic security objectives as they pursue their complex policy agendas, as well as considering the basis of American and Chinese approaches to security, Kenneth Boutin shows how national and comprehensive economic security concerns are influencing Sino-American industrial relations. This book will be of interest to scholars of Sino-American relations and the political economy of security, as well as to students and scholars of international relations more generally.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Economic Security and Its Imperatives 3. China Constructs: Economic Security in the People’s Republic 4. America Leads: Economic Security in the United States 5. Manufacturing Security: Sino-American Production Relations 6. Developing Security: Technological Issues in Sino-American Relations 7. Structuring Economic Security: Sino-American Industrial Integration 8. Balancing Act: Economic Security and Sino-American Relations Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisImpressive in coverage, comprehensive in scope, there are few texts that offer as compelling an introduction to the complex world of international organisation as this. Readers are treated to a rich, historically grounded, investigation of myriad international organisations, and invited to consider international organisation as a complete phenomenon rather than one that is subdivided into segments that, when explored in isolation, tell us little about the onward march of international institutionalisation. There is little doubt this book is a major contribution to the field and a must read for all interested in international organisation and global governance.'- Rorden Wilkinson, University of Manchester, UK'This is by far the most comprehensive one-volume compendium yet published on international organizations, far more useful and interesting than any simple directory. Clear overviews are provided of all the main organizations, including many less well-known and usually ignored, interspersed with boxes of key individual and milestone events. Professionals, international businessmen, even diplomats, will find this a mine of relevant information, endlessly useful, especially for the mature comments of well-informed insiders. Students wanting an introduction to the UN, the development banks or the Bretton Woods Institutions or writing theses on international organizations will find it a wonderful introduction to a complex and ever more important world.'- Sir Richard Jolly, Co-author of UN Ideas That Changed the WorldThis text provides a pioneering and comprehensive analysis of over one hundred international organizations. After introducing the broad historical and contextual settings, the book covers the full range of international organizations including those that are often overlooked or get minimal inclusion elsewhere. Each organization is analyzed in a stand-alone section that considers its origins, basic mandates and evolution, the governance structure and the associated key players, current activities and future challenges. The descriptions also reflect each organization s broader relationships with other international bodies.Some of the organizations covered include:- The United Nations plus its system of semi-autonomous and Specialized Agencies- The European Union and other regional organizations- The development banks, international financial institutions and other international economic organizations- The international scientific, transport, communications and agricultural organizations.This detailed textbook will serve as an essential companion volume supplementing core texts on undergraduate modules where international organizations have a prominent role.Contents: 1. An Introduction to International Organizations in Theory and Practice 2. International Organizations an Early History 3. The Modern Historical Context 4. The Character and Environment of International Organizations 5. The United Nations 6. The United Nations Semi-autonomous Agencies 7. The United Nations Specialized Agencies 8. The Development Banks 9. The Money Managers 10. Economics, Trade and Commerce 11. The European Union 12. The European Union's Semi-autonomous Agencies 13. Political Alliances and Security 14. The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research 15. Intergovernmental Scientific Organizations 16. Transport and Communications 17. International Organizations: An Ever-expanding Universe? Bibliography IndexTrade Review‘This solid companion by Michael Davies and Richard Woodward discusses more international organizations than most reference books and introductory volumes. The reader will profit from its clear overview of subgroups and carefully chosen cases. The authors use a pleasant style of writing when presenting the insights gained from a wide range of basic and recent studies in international relations and economics as well as from practical experience’ -- Bob Reinalda, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands‘Impressive in coverage, comprehensive in scope, there are few texts that offer as compelling an introduction to the complex world of international organisation as this. Readers are treated to a rich, historically grounded, investigation of myriad international organisations, and invited to consider international organisation as a complete phenomenon rather than one that is subdivided into segments that, when explored in isolation, tell us little about the onward march of international institutionalisation. There is little doubt this book is a major contribution to the field and a must read for all interested in international organisation and global governance.’ -- Rorden Wilkinson, University of Manchester, UK‘This is an amazingly comprehensive volume that really discusses the full universe of international organizations. It takes history seriously, and it has an exceptional discussion of why international organizations are created that helps students appreciate the role of private actors in global governance. It also takes IO design seriously in a way that links structure to outcomes. Having a common structure for all of the chapters helps students appreciate the challenges that IOs face as well as their vital importance.’ -- Martin S. Edwards, Seton Hall University, US‘This is by far the most comprehensive one-volume compendium yet published on international organizations, far more useful and interesting than any simple directory. Clear overviews are provided of all the main organizations, including many less well-known and usually ignored, interspersed with boxes of key individual and milestone events. Professionals, international businessmen, even diplomats, will find this a mine of relevant information, endlessly useful, especially for the mature comments of well-informed insiders. Students wanting an introduction to the UN, the development banks or the Bretton Woods Institutions or writing theses on international organizations will find it a wonderful introduction to a complex and ever more important world.’ -- Sir Richard Jolly, Co-author of UN Ideas That Changed the WorldTable of ContentsContents: 1. An Introduction to International Organizations in Theory and Practice 2. International Organizations an Early History 3. The Modern Historical Context 4. The Character and Environment of International Organizations 5. The United Nations 6. The United Nations Semi-autonomous Agencies 7. The United Nations Specialized Agencies 8. The Development Banks 9. The Money Managers 10. Economics, Trade and Commerce 11. The European Union 12. The European Union’s Semi-autonomous Agencies 13. Political Alliances and Security 14. The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research 15. Intergovernmental Scientific Organizations 16. Transport and Communications 17. International Organizations: An Ever-expanding Universe? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisKenneth W. Abbott examines the deep entanglement of law and politics in the structures and activities of international organizations and provides a comprehensive overview of the literature in this area, enabling the reader to trace legal, political and scholarly developments over time. Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Kenneth W. Abbott PART I LEGAL PERSONALITY 1. Quincy Wright (1949), ‘The Jural Personality of the United Nations’, American Journal of International Law, 43 (3), July, 509–16 PART II MEMBERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION 2. Hans Kelsen (1944), ‘The Principle of Sovereign Equality of States as a Basis for International Organization’, Yale Law Journal, 53 (2), March, 207–20 3. Dan Ciobanu (1976), ‘Credentials of Delegations and Representation of Member States at the United Nations’, International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 25 (2), April, 351–81 4. Frederic L. Kirgis, Jr. (1990), ‘Admission of “Palestine” as a Member of a Specialized Agency and Withholding the Payment of Assessments in Response’, American Journal of International Law, 84 (1), January, 218–30 5. Michael P. Scharf (1995), ‘Musical Chairs: The Dissolution of States and Membership in the United Nations’, Cornell International Law Journal, 28 (1), 29–69 PART III VOTING AND DECISION-MAKING 6. Norman J. Padelford (1948), ‘The Use of the Veto’, International Organization, 2 (2), June, 227–46 7. Eric A. Posner and Alan O. Sykes (2014), ‘Voting Rules in International Organizations’, Chicago Journal of International Law, 15 (1), Summer, 195–22 PART IV ORGANS A. The Security Council: Actions and Controls 8. Leland M. Goodrich (1958), ‘The UN Security Council’, International Organization, 12 (3), 273–87 9. Oscar Schachter (1964), ‘The Quasi-Judicial Rôle of the Security Council and the General Assembly’, American Journal of International Law, 58 (4), October, 960–65 10. David D. Caron (1993), ‘The Legitimacy of the Collective Authority of the Security Council’, American Journal of International Law, 87 (4), October, 552–88 11. W. Michael Reisman (1993), ‘The Constitutional Crisis in the United Nations’, American Journal of International Law, 87 (1), January, 83–100 B. The Secretary-General 12. Paul C. Szasz (1991), ‘The Role of the U.N. Secretary-General: Some Legal Aspects’, New York University Journal of International Law and Politics, 24 (1), Fall, 161–98 13. Thomas M. Franck (1995), ‘The Secretary-General’s Role in Conflict Resolution: Past, Present and Pure Conjecture’, European Journal of International Law, 6 (1), 360–87 PART V NORMATIVE INSTRUMENTS A. Treaties 14. José E. Alvarez (2002), ‘The New Treaty Makers’, Boston College International and Comparative Law Review, 25 (2), 213–34 B. General Assembly Resolutions 15. D.H.N. Johnson (1955–1956), ‘The Effect of Resolutions of the General Assembly of the United Nations’, British Yearbook of International Law, 32, 97–122 16. Christopher C. Joyner (1981), ‘U.N. General Assembly Resolutions and International Law: Rethinking the Contemporary Dynamics of Norm-Creation’, California Western International Law Journal, 11, 445–78 C. Security Council Decisions 17. Paul C. Szasz (2002), ‘The Security Council Starts Legislating’, American Journal of International Law, 96 (4), October, 901–5 18. Stefan Talmon (2005), ‘The Security Council as World Legislature’, American Journal of International Law, 99 (1), Janaury, 175–93 PART VI RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS 19. C.F. Amerasinghe (1991), ‘Liability to Third Parties of Member States of International Organizations: Practice, Principle and Judicial Precedent’, American Journal of International Law, 85 (2), April, 259–80 20. Frédéric Mégret and Florian Hoffmann (2003), ‘The UN as a Human Rights Violator? Some Reflections on the United Nations Changing Human Rights Responsibilities’, Human Rights Quarterly, 25 (2),May, 314–42 21. Daphna Shraga (2000), ‘UN Peacekeeping Operations: Applicability of International Humanitarian Law and Responsibility for Operations-Related Damage’, American Journal of International Law, 94 (2), April, 406–12 22. August Reinisch (2001), ‘Developing Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Accountability of the Security Council for the Imposition of Economic Sanctions’, American Journal of International Law, 95 (4), October, 851–72 23. Kristen E. Boon (2011), ‘New Directions in Responsibility: Assessing the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on the Responsibility of International Organizations’, Yale Journal of International Law Online, 37, Spring, 1-10 24. Jean d’Aspremont (2012), ‘The Articles on the Responsibility of International Organizations: Magnifying the Fissures in the Law of International Responsibility’, International Organizations Law Review, 9 (1), 15-28 PART VII PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES 25. Josef L. Kunz (1947), ‘Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations’, American Journal of International Law, 41 (4), October, 828–62 26. Emmanuel Gaillard and Isabelle Pingel-Lenuzza (2002), ‘International Organisations and Immunity from Jurisdiction: To Restrict or To Bypass’, International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 51 (1), January, 1–15 PART VIII ULTRA VIRES ACTS 27. Ebere Osieke (1983), ‘The Legal Validity of Ultra Vires Decisions of International Organizations’, American Journal of International Law, 77 (2), April, 239–56 PART IX SUCCESSION OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 28. Hungdah Chiu (1965), ‘Succession in International Organisations’, International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 14 (1), January, 83–120 PART X FINANCIAL ISSUES 29. Inis L. Claude, Jr. (1963), ‘The Political Framework of the United Nations’ Financial Problems’, International Organization, 17 (4), Autumn, 831–59 30. Leo Gross (1963), ‘Expenses of the United Nations for Peace-Keeping Operations: The Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice’, International Organization, 17 (1), Winter, 1–35 31. Elisabeth Zoller (1987), ‘The “Corporate Will” of the United Nations and the Rights of the Minority’, American Journal of International Law, 81 (3), July, 610–34 PART XI SUBSTANTIVE ACTIVITIES 32. Inis L. Claude, Jr. (1963), ‘United Nations Use of Military Force’, Journal of Conflict Resolution, 7 (2), June, 117–29 33. Louis Henkin (1965), ‘The United Nations and Human Rights’, International Organization, 19 (3), Summer, 504–17 34. Nigel D. White (1994), ‘U.N. Peacekeeping – Development or Destruction?’, International Relations, 12 (1), April, 129–58 35. Michael Barnett, Hunjoon Kim, Madalene O’Donnell and Laura Sitea (2007), ‘Peacebuilding: What Is in a Name?’, Global Governance, 13 (1), 35–58 Volume II Contents: An introduction by the editor to both volumes appears in Volume I PART I MILESTONES IN THE HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS A. Overviews 1. Frederic L. Kirgis, Jr. (1995), ‘The Security Council’s First Fifty Years’, American Journal of International Law, 89 (3), July, 506–39 2. José E. Alvarez (2006), ‘International Organizations: Then and Now’, American Journal of International Law, 100 (2), April, 324–47 B. Milestones 3. Leland M. Goodrich (1947), ‘From League of Nations to United Nations’, International Organization, 1 (1), February, 3–21 4. Juraj Andrassy (1956), ‘Uniting for Peace’, American Journal of International Law, 50 (3), July, 563–82 5. Keith S. Petersen (1959), ‘The Uses of the Uniting for Peace Resolution since 1950’, International Organization, 13 (2), Spring, 219-32 6. David A. Kay (1967), ‘The Politics of Decolonization: The New Nations and the United Nations Political Process’, International Organization, 21 (4), Autumn, 786–811 7. Myres S. McDougal and W. Michael Reisman (1968), ‘Rhodesia and the United Nations: The Lawfulness of International Concern’, American Journal of International Law, 62 (1), 1–19 8. Oscar Schachter (1991), ‘United Nations Law in the Gulf Conflict’, American Journal of International Law, 85 (3), July, 452–73 9. Bruno Simma (1999), ‘NATO, the UN and the Use of Force: Legal Aspects’, European Journal of International Law, 10 (1), 1–22 10. Antonio Cassese (1999), ‘Ex Iniuria Ius Oritur: Are We Moving Towards International Legitimation of Forcible Humanitarian Countermeasures in the World Community?’, European Journal of International Law, 10 (1), 23–30 11. Adam Roberts (1999), ‘NATO’s “Humanitarian War” over Kosovo’, Survival, 41 (3), Autumn, 102–23 PART II POLITICAL ANALYSES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS A. Political Theories of International Organization 12. Inis L. Claude, Jr. (1966), ‘Collective Legitimization as a Political Function of the United Nations’, International Organization, 20 (3), Summer, 367–79 13. Martha Finnemore (1993), ‘International Organizations as Teachers of Norms: The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and Science Policy’, International Organization, 47 (4), Autumn, 565–97 14. Kenneth W. Abbott and Duncan Snidal (1998), ‘Why States Act through Formal International Organizations’, Journal of Conflict Resolution, 42 (1), February, 3–32 15. Michael N. Barnett and Martha Finnemore (1999), ‘The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations’, International Organization, 53 (4), Autumn, 699–732 16. Ian Hurd (2002), ‘Legitimacy, Power, and the Symbolic Life of the UN Security Council’, Global Governance, 8 (1), January–March, 35–51 17. Joel P. Trachtman (2014), ‘The Economic Structure of the Law of International Organizations’, Chicago Journal of International Law, 15 (1), Summer, 162–94 B. International Organizations and Constitutional Orders 18. Joel P. Trachtman (2006), ‘The Constitutions of the WTO’, European Journal of International Law, 17 (3), 623-46 19. Erika de Wet (2006), ‘The International Constitutional Order’, International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 55 (1), January, 51–76 C. New Forms of International Organization 20. Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye (1974), ‘Transgovernmental Relations and International Organizations’, World Politics, 27 (1), October, 39–62 21. Robin R. Churchill and Geir Ulfstein (2000), ‘Autonomous Institutional Arrangements in Multilateral Environmental Agreements: A Little-Noticed Phenomenon in International Law’, American Journal of International Law, 94 (4), October, 623–59 22. Anne-Marie Slaughter (1997), ‘The Real New World Order’, Foreign Affairs, 76 (5), September–October, 183–97 23. Shepard Forman and Derk Segaar (2006), ‘New Coalitions for Global Governance: The Changing Dynamics of Multilateralism’, Global Governance, 12 (2), April–June, 205–25 24. Felicity Vabulas and Duncan Snidal (2013), ‘Organization without Delegation: Informal Intergovernmental Organizations (IIGOs) and the Spectrum of Intergovernmental Arrangements’, Review of International Organizations, 8 (2), 193-220 D. International Organizations and Non-State Actors 25. Dianne Otto (1996), ‘Nongovernmental Organizations in the United Nations System: The Emerging Role of International Civil Society’, Human Rights Quarterly, 18 (1), February, 107–41 26. Kenneth W. Abbott and Duncan Snidal (2010), ‘International Regulation without International Government: Improving IO Performance through Orchestration’, Review of International Organizations, 5 (3), 315–44 PART III NORMATIVE ANALYSES AND PROPOSALS 27. David Mitrany (1948), ‘The Functional Approach to World Organization’, International Affairs, 24 (3), July, 350–63 28. Geoffrey Palmer (1992), ‘New Ways to Make International Environmental Law’, American Journal of International Law, 86 (2), April, 259–83 29. Martti Koskenniemi (1995), ‘The Police in the Temple. Order, Justice and the UN: A Dialectical View’, European Journal of International Law, 6, 325–48 30. Ngaire Woods (1999), ‘Good Governance in International Organizations’, Global Governance, 5 (1), January–March, 39–61 31. Richard Falk and Andrew Strauss (2000), ‘On the Creation of a Global Peoples Assembly: Legitimacy and the Power of Popular Sovereignty’, Stanford Journal of International Law, 36, 191–220 32. Benedict Kingsbury and Lorenzo Casini (2009), ‘Global Administrative Law Dimensions of International Organizations Law’, International Organizations Law Review, 6 (2), 319–58 Index

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Book SynopsisChina, the European Union and the Developing World provides a comparative analysis of Chinese and EU influence across five different regions of the developing world: Asia-Pacific; South and Central Asia; the Middle East and North Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; and Latin America.While there is broad acknowledgement that the importance of China is rising across the developing world, this book offers a comprehensive and comparative account of the relative increase of the Chinese presence in the various different regions. It highlights its impact on the relationship between the EU and the developing world regions and shows how the rise of China affects the relations between these regions and Europe.This comprehensive study will appeal to researchers and scholars interested in global governance, European foreign policy, Chinese foreign policy, EU-China relations, as well as trade compared with developing countries around the world. Students of European studies and Chinese studies, as well as policymakers in the areas of external relations and EU-China relations, will also find this book a useful guide.Contributors: C. Alden, E. Atanassova-Cornelis, L. Barber, B. Barton, U.S. Bava, F. Bossuyt, M. Burnay, D. Camroux, A. de Bellefroid, J.-C. Defraigne, K. Fachqoul, B. Kabamba, T. Pairault, C. Portella, J. Schottli, R.B. St. John, G. Verhulst, W. Wang, K. Weber, S. Wintgens, J. WoutersTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: China, the European Union and the Developing World: Analyzing and Comparing a Triangular Relationship Region by Region Matthieu Burnay, Jean-Christophe Defraigne and Jan Wouters PART I ANALYZING AND COMPARING A TRIANGULAR RELATIONSHIP 1. The Historical Links between China, Europe and the Developing World Jean Christophe Defraigne PART II EAST ASIA 2. How Important is Northeast Asia for China and the EU? Economic Convergence, Geopolitical Divergence Elena Atanassova-Cornelis 3. The EU-ASEAN Economic Relations and China-ASEAN Economic Relations Wenjia Wang 4. China’s Rise, the American ‘Pivot’ and the European Union in Southeast Asia David Camroux 5. The EU, China and Southeast Asia: Divergent Views of Dealing with Human Security in Burma/Myanmar Katja Weber PART III SOUTH ASIA and CENTRAL ASIA 6. India, China and the European Union: Changing Engagements and New Relations Ummu Salma Bava 7. India’s Role in the World: Implications for Multilateralism and Global Governance Jivanta Schöttli 8. Engaging with Central Asia: China Compared to the European Union Fabienne Bossuyt PART IV MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 9. The Evolution of European and Chinese Interests in the MENA Region Karima Fachquoul and Jean-Christophe Defraigne 10. Economic Relations between China and Maghreb Countries Thierry Pairault 11. European and Chinese Perspectives on the Handling of the Iranian Nuclear Question Clara Portela 12. China, the EU and Libya: Competing Interests and Conflicting Values Ronald Bruce St John PART V SUBSAHARAN AFRICA 13. China and the European Union in Sub-Saharan Africa Benjamin Barton and Ariane de Bellefroid 14. EU-China-Africa and the Challenges of African Development Chris Alden and Laura Barber 15. China-DRC: a Convergence of Interests? Bob Kabamba PART VI LATIN AMERICA 16. Unbalanced Triangle: Trade and Investment Relations between the European Union, China and Latin America Gilles Verhulst 17. China in Latin America: Cooperation and Hegemony? Sophie Wintgens Index

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Book SynopsisWielded by major economic powers, linkages between trade and such issues as environmental protection and human rights have become a widely used and controversial policy instrument. This volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative analysis, across issue-areas, of the European Union's deployment of trade to advance its normative goals.'- Miles Kahler, Council on Foreign Relations'The EU treaties call for the EU to promote its core values internationally. Trade is one instrument to do so: linking preferential access to the large EU market to convergence towards EU or internationally agreed norms. The volume offers an insightful discussion of the scope for, and the effectiveness of, EU trade linkage strategies to influence the labour, environmental and human rights-related policies of selected trade partners. It advances the state of our knowledge on a controversial and important subject.'- Bernard Hoekman, EUI and CEPR, ItalyA 'new generation' of EU trade policies aims to advance public goods such as promoting sustainable development, protecting human rights and enhancing governance in third states. The pursuit of these objectives raises important questions regarding coherence, effectiveness, legitimacy and extraterritoriality. In Global Governance through Trade leading scholars from different disciplines address these topical questions.The book contains a comprehensive analysis of the concept of governing through trade and investigates how the EU 'exports' regulation through conditional market access regulation, bilateral trade agreements and unilateral trade policy. Several case studies complement the general analysis and provide an in-depth assessment of the European Union's new trade policies.This multidisciplinary book will be an enlightening read for a wide-ranging audience encompassing academics, policymakers, policy analysts and students of, amongst others, trade law and policy, global governance, sustainable development, human rights and labor standards.Contributors: L. Bartels, L. Beke, N.A.J. Croquet, C. Damro, D. Geraets, N. Hachez, M. Koekkoek, J. Larik, R. Leal-Arcas, A. Marx, P.C. Mavroidis, B. Natens, C. Ryngaert, J. Soares, G. van Calster, C.M. Wilmarth, J. Wouters, J. YapTrade Review‘Wielded by major economic powers, linkages between trade and such issues as environmental protection and human rights have become a widely used and controversial policy instrument. This volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative analysis, across issue-areas, of the European Union’s deployment of trade to advance its normative goals.’ -- Miles Kahler, Council on Foreign Relations‘The EU treaties call for the EU to promote its core values internationally. Trade is one instrument to do so: linking preferential access to the large EU market to convergence towards EU or internationally agreed norms. The volume offers an insightful discussion of the scope for, and the effectiveness of, EU trade linkage strategies to influence the labour, environmental and human rights-related policies of selected trade partners. It advances the state of our knowledge on a controversial and important subject.’ -- Bernard Hoekman, EUI and CEPR, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Global Governance Through Trade: An Introduction Axel Marx, Bregt Natens, Dylan Geraets and Jan Wouters PART I DEFINING GOVERNANCE THROUGH TRADE 2. Market Power Europe and New EU Trade Policies Chad Damro 3. Good Global Governance through Trade: Constitutional Moorings Joris Larik PART II ‘EXPORTING’ SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE THROUGH BILATERAL CONDITIONAL MARKET ACCESS 4. Human Rights and Sustainable Development Obligations in EU Free Trade Agreements Lorand Bartels 5. Strengthening Sustainable Development through Regional Trade Agreements Rafael Leal-Arcas and Catherine M. Wilmarth 6. The Climate Change Norms under the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Between Soft and Hard Law Nicolas A.J. Croquet 7. Does Integrating Labour Provisions in Free Trade Agreements Make a Difference? An Exploratory Analysis of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Rights in 13 EU Trade Partners Axel Marx and Jadir Soares PART III ‘EXPORTING’ SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE THROUGH UNILATERAL CONDITIONAL MARKET ACCESS 8. The EU GSP: A Preference for Human Rights and Good Governance? The Case of Myanmar Laura Beke and Nicolas Hachez 9. One Step Forward: The European Union Generalised System of Preferences and Labor Rights in the Garment Industry in Bangladesh James Yap 10. Extraterritorial Regulation of Natural Resources: A Functional Approach Cedric Ryngaert and Marieke Koekkoek 11. Governing Through Trade in Compliance with WTO Law – A Case Study of the European Union Timber Regulation Dylan Geraets and Bregt Natens 12. Reaching Out for Green Policies - National Environmental Policies in the WTO Legal Order Petros C. Mavroidis 13. Just Sue the Bastards? An Assessment of the Alternative to Negative Harmonisation of Regulatory Priorities Geert van Calster 14. Conclusion Jan Wouters, Axel Marx, Dylan Geraets and Bregt Natens Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Globalisation impacts almost all aspects of life. It is often said that change is accelerating, and that the nation state is increasingly anachronistic. This book challenges that consensus, arguing that globalisation is neither an historic nor technological inevitability; rather, globalisation and technological change are as old as capitalism itself. Jonathan Michie makes the case for a new, more realistic approach to economics. He argues that the reduced power of national governments is a result of the free-market reforms of globalisation created in the 1980s era of Thatcher and Reagan, which led to the 2008 global financial crisis and recession. The free-market 'capitalism unleashed' form of globalisation is neither inevitable nor desirable - it is possible to develop a new global green deal for economic progress, being socially and environmentally sustainable. Michie demonstrates that capital has become unproductive with increased speculation and tax evasion, and that taxing wealth is necessary to create a new era of globally sustainable development. Key features include: in-depth coverage of globalisation written in a concise and accessible style disputes the consensus that globalisation is an historic or technological inevitability focus on current issues such as unproductive capital, a result of increased speculation, tax evasion and avoidance advocates policy proposals for global regulation, taxation and corporate diversity argues the need for a new global green deal for social and environmental sustainability and makes a clear case for an improved and more realistic approach to economics. The Advanced Introduction to Globalisation will be a challenging yet engaging read for policy makers, academics and advanced students of economics, management and business, politics and environmental studies. This book sets out an alternative worldview which will interest anyone concerned with our future global prospects.Trade Review'This book is a tour-de-force on the dynamics of globalisation. It provides an overview of the main trends and shows how seemingly geographically remote issues are connected. Far from commonplace, it manages to provide original and provocative interpretations of how globalization has changed our lives.' --Daniele Archibugi, Italian National Research Council, Italy and Birkbeck College, University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: what’s it all about? 2. Globalisation in historical context 3. The theory of globalisation 4. Technology, innovation, and globalisation 5. Multinationals, corporate diversity and globalisation 6: The practice of globalisation 7. The global architecture 8. Global challenges: conflict, terrorism, and environmental change 9. Tax evasion and unproductive capital 10. Policy implications for governments 11. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Globalisation impacts almost all aspects of life. It is often said that change is accelerating, and that the nation state is increasingly anachronistic. This book challenges that consensus, arguing that globalisation is neither an historic nor technological inevitability; rather, globalisation and technological change are as old as capitalism itself. Jonathan Michie makes the case for a new, more realistic approach to economics. He argues that the reduced power of national governments is a result of the free-market reforms of globalisation created in the 1980s era of Thatcher and Reagan, which led to the 2008 global financial crisis and recession. The free-market 'capitalism unleashed' form of globalisation is neither inevitable nor desirable - it is possible to develop a new global green deal for economic progress, being socially and environmentally sustainable. Michie demonstrates that capital has become unproductive with increased speculation and tax evasion, and that taxing wealth is necessary to create a new era of globally sustainable development. Key features include: in-depth coverage of globalisation written in a concise and accessible style disputes the consensus that globalisation is an historic or technological inevitability focus on current issues such as unproductive capital, a result of increased speculation, tax evasion and avoidance advocates policy proposals for global regulation, taxation and corporate diversity argues the need for a new global green deal for social and environmental sustainability and makes a clear case for an improved and more realistic approach to economics. The Advanced Introduction to Globalisation will be a challenging yet engaging read for policy makers, academics and advanced students of economics, management and business, politics and environmental studies. This book sets out an alternative worldview which will interest anyone concerned with our future global prospects.Trade Review'This book is a tour-de-force on the dynamics of globalisation. It provides an overview of the main trends and shows how seemingly geographically remote issues are connected. Far from commonplace, it manages to provide original and provocative interpretations of how globalization has changed our lives.' --Daniele Archibugi, Italian National Research Council, Italy and Birkbeck College, University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: what’s it all about? 2. Globalisation in historical context 3. The theory of globalisation 4. Technology, innovation, and globalisation 5. Multinationals, corporate diversity and globalisation 6: The practice of globalisation 7. The global architecture 8. Global challenges: conflict, terrorism, and environmental change 9. Tax evasion and unproductive capital 10. Policy implications for governments 11. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisChina's growth as a major international superpower means that it is now more important than ever to understand how its politics work. Rejecting familiar discussions of China cast in terms of traditional culture, contemporary economic power or shifting official ideologies, this forward thinking work instead analyses the historically contingent mix of agents, ideas and institutions that make up the country's political life. This approach allows Sabrina Ching Yuen Luk and Peter W. Preston to pragmatically unpack the logic of contemporary politics in China. They trace the construction of the party-state system, note some of its major re-orientations and consider its present condition. The book also covers a range of hot policy topics including: internet sovereignty; the One Belt, One Road initiative; the South China Sea issue and the problems of the elderly empty nesters and left-behind children. Offering a detailed yet concise treatment of key social policy areas and other complex issues, this book will serve a broad audience of students, researchers and professionals, irrespective of discipline, along with all those with an interest in China or Chinese politics.Trade Review'In this excellent study, the authors take a novel approach to Chinese politics and provide an impressively sophisticated analysis of a timely and policy-relevant issue. The book shows that Chinese politics is not a ''black-box'' as commonly assumed but explainable and predictable. It will be of great benefit to those who are interested in Chinese politics.' --Zheng Yongnian, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsContents: 1. China and the Modern World 2. China in the Early Twentieth Century: collapse, recovery and war 3. New China I: The Revolutionary Era of Mao 4. New China II: The Reforms of Deng Xiaoping 5. Contemporary China: Domestic Politics 6. Contemporary China: International Politics 7. Afterword: The Logic of Chinese Politics Index

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Book SynopsisIn 1997 the British state relinquished control of Hong Kong. From that point an established prosperous community was faced with reordering its sense of itself and its links with the wider world around the authority of Beijing. This book traces the political relationship between Hong Kong and China, and sketches a number of possible future scenarios ranging from successful mutual understanding, through to breakdown and the imposition of rule from Beijing.Having lived and worked in East Asia, Peter Preston brings a sympathetic outsiders eye to the problems of Hong Kong and Beijing relations. He pursues four main issues including the manner of embedding a new political settlement, the business of governing the territory, the issue of democracy, and the likely future of the extant form of life. Students and scholars specialising in comparative politics, and international relations of East Asia will find this book to be of interest. It will also be of use to those addressing political conflict in that part of the world.Trade ReviewAll in all, this book does a valuable job in providing a concise account of Hong Kong politics from the British colonial times to the Chinese SAR period. Experienced researchers of Hong Kong politics will find this book illuminating while new readers of Hong Kong politics will find it a good and handy introductory text.' -- The China QuarterlyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Framing the Debate: London, Beijing and Hong Kong 2. Hong Kong’s Historical Trajectory 3. After 1997: Creating and Embedding a New Political Settlement 4. Popular Politics 5. Imagining Routes to the Future Index

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Book SynopsisThis excellent collection updates and adds to a growing literature on small states. The cases and conditions which the authors examine are well chosen and provide fresh thinking on enduring questions.'- Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University, USSmall States in the Modern World comprehensively assesses the different modes of adaptation by small states in response to the security and economic vulnerabilities posed by global change. It uses a diverse collection of case studies to explore the complexities of change and to place them in their temporal and geographical context. Issues covered include:- international security and economic vulnerability- small states in international organizations, including the European Union- Quebec and Scotland as autonomous nations but not independent states- different modes of adaptation including market liberalism, social concertation and the management of natural resources.These contributions from renowned authors show that small states need external shelter and internal buffers in order to cope with vulnerability. Although many of the responses are path-dependent, driven by historical legacies, there is scope to choose.This compelling discussion of adaptations of small states will prove invaluable to scholars in political science, international relations and regional studies, as well as policy-makers and in particular those working in small states and would-be states.Contributors: A.J.K. Bailes, H. Baldersheim, J. Batóra, N. Brandal, Ø. Bratberg, L. Cianetti, M. Harvey, M. Keating, J. McNeill, D. Panke, S. Paquin, A. Sikk, A. Steen, B. ThorhallssonTrade Review‘This excellent collection updates and adds to a growing literature on small states. The cases and conditions which the authors examine are well chosen and provide fresh thinking on enduring questions.’ -- Peter J. Katzenstein, Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University, USTable of ContentsContents: Outline of the Issues Michael Keating PART I INTRODUCTION 1. The Political Economy of Small States in Europe Michael Keating PART II THE MODERN WORLD - A LESS DANGEROUS PLACE FOR SMALL STATES? 2. Small States and Security: Does Size Still Matter? Alyson J.K. Bailes 3. Do Small States Need Shelter? The Economic and Political Turmoil in Iceland Baldur Thorhallsson PART III THE SMALL STATE IN MULTI-LEVEL GOVERNANCE – NEW OPPORTUNITIES? 4. Small States in EU Decision-making. How Can They be Effective? Diana Panke 5. Small if Needed, Big if Necessary: Small Member States and the EU’s Diplomatic System in Kiev Jozef Batóra 6. Political Mechanics of Smallness: the Baltic States as Small States in the European Parliament Allan Sikk and Licia Cianetti PART IV THE MODERN SMALL STATE – THE SOCIAL INVESTMENT STATE? ON ‘GETTING TO DENMARK’ 7. Small-state Scandinavia: Social Investment or Social Democracy? Nik Brandal and Øivind Bratberg 8. Small Nation Versus Small States: The Case of Québec Stéphane Paquin 9. Scotland as a Potential Small State Malcolm Harvey PART V THE ADAPTABILITY OF SMALL STATES – SHOCK THERAPY OR CONCERTED ELITES? 10. The State that Reinvented itself: New Zealand’s Transition to the Market Competition State Jeffery McNeill 11. Small States and National Elites in a Neoliberal Era Anton Steen 12. Small State, Huge Assets. The Problem of Fiscal Discipline in an Oil-rich Country. The Case of Norway Harald Baldersheim 13. Conclusions Harald Baldersheim Index

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Book SynopsisIs the United States ceding its economic power to China? In this compelling book, Gordon C.K. Cheung uses theoretical exploration as well as empirical studies to scrutinize this key question and China's complex relations with the global economy. Employing innovative concepts, the author demonstrates that China's economic identity is now heavily influenced by the growth in its entrepreneurial spirit.Critically questioning the ebbing authority of the US in the East Asian region, Cheung identifies how China's exercise of soft power not only appeals to East Asian historical tradition, but also has begun to translate into tangible economic benefits. The author evaluates China's future economic competitiveness in the global economy and how its performance will be tested in areas of national interest: the protection of intellectual property rights, financial integration and the role of China's sovereign wealth funds. China's two grand ambitions, the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - both of enormous significance to the future of global economic development - are also discussed. With strong empirical evidence and a fresh perspective on China's development, this book will be of great interest to postgraduate students of economics, international relations, business and globalization, as well as scholars and policy makers interested in China's international influence.Trade Review'This is a fascinating book that goes well beyond the conventional academic debates and focuses a great deal on China's political-economic development in the past 10-15 years. It's written in a highly accessible manner and filled with very timely information or evidence from the author's original fieldwork and useful secondary sources. I am particularly impressed by the wide-ranging issues covered in this very readable book, from China's massive industrial transformation and domestic entrepreneurship to more recent phenomena such as innovation, financialization, and globalization. It helps us understand far better China's rise in the new global economy than many highly specialized monographs on China's economic transformation.' --Henry Wai-chung Yeung, Global Production Networks Centre, National University of Singapore'Anyone trying to make sense of China's transformative impact on the global economy needs to read Gordon Cheung's timely and accessible analysis of its rise and growing influence.' --Mark Beeson, The University of Western AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1. China’s economic transformation in a changing world PART II PERSPECTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT 2. From hegemonic decline to regional interdependence: shifting economic paradigm 3. From peaceful rise to soft power: the manufacturing of attractiveness 4. From developmental to entrepreneurial: varieties of political economy PART III NEW GLOBAL ECONOMIC FOOTPRINTS 5. Innovation protection and the significance of intellectual property rights 6. Crisis resolution and the global financial competition 7. Global inequality, sovereign wealth funds and China’s ‘go out’ enterprises PART IV CONCLUSION 8. Globalization, resistance and assimilation References Index

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Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive introduction to the literature and approaches used in the field, this illustrious Handbook explores and interrogates the link between security and development at a global level whilst offering a broad survey of current thinking.With a mixture of approaches and methodologies, each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert and includes international contributions spanning six continents. The topics covered range from the politics of aid by remote control through to intervention and the post-conflict re-establishment of security and demobilization of combatants.This essential book will engage academics involved in research surrounding security and development, along with practitioners who are interested in the philosophy of their actions and their practical implications. Members of organizations such as policy institutes and NGOs will also find this to be a valuable read.Contributors: P. Albrecht, L.R. Andersen, B. Baker, D. Beswick, L. Cooley, L. Denney, T. Donais, M. Duffield, R. Freedman, H. Hudson, P. Jackson, H.M. Kyed, N. Lemay-Hébert, H. Marquette, N. Mlambo, L.W. Moe, R. Muggah, S.M. Murshed, A. Özerdem, A. Schnabel, M. Sedra, F. Stepputat, G.S. Wagle, N. Wilén, C. Wilkinson, S.A. ZyckTrade Review‘Security and economics have traditionally been separate fields of study. This very impressive collection brings them together precisely when the need for this is becoming obvious to everyone.’ -- Roy Licklider, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: Security and Development Paul Jackson PART I: THE LINK BETWEEN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT 2. On the Nature of Disagreements Regarding the Causes of Civil War Syed Mansoob Murshed 3. The Securitization of Development Cai Wilkinson 4. Untangling the Gendering of the Security-Development Nexus Heidi Hudson 5. Human Security and Security Sector Reform: Mutually Reinforcing Approaches Towards People-centred Security Provision Albrecht Schnabel 6. The Digital Development-Security Nexus Linking Cyber-humanitarianism and Drone Warfare Mark Duffield 7. Statebuilding, Neocolonialism and Neotrusteeships Nicolas Lemay-Hébert PART II: SECURITY SECTOR REFORM 8. Security Sector Reform as a Manifestation of the Security-Development Nexus? Towards Building SSR Theory Albrecht Schnabel 9. Operationalizing the Security-Development Nexus: Security sector reform and its implications Lisa Denney 10. The Rise and Fall of Security Sector Reform in Development Peter Albrecht and Finn Stepputat 11. Transitioning from First to Second Generation Security Sector Reform in Conflict-Affected Countries Mark Sedra 12. Security Sector Reform and Liberal State Building Nina Wilén 13. When Security and Development Meet – Security Sector Reform in Sierra Leone Paul Jackson and Peter Albrecht 14. The African Union Security Sector Reform and Governance: Challenges for African Peace and Development Norman Mlambo PART III: LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND ACTORS AND COMMUNITY POLICING 15. Ownership: From Policy to Practice Timothy Donais 16. Local Actors in Security and Justice Programming Peter Albrecht and Helene Maria Kyed 17. Community Policing in Rural Mozambique and Sierra Leone Helene Maria Kyed and Peter Albrecht 18. Building on What Works: Local Actors and Service Delivery in Fragile Situations Peter Albrecht 19. Policing at the Local Level Bruce Baker PART IV CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND APPROACHES 20. Stabilizing Fragile States Robert Muggah and Steven A. Zyck 21. Hybridity and Simultaneity in the Global South Louise Moe and Peter Albrecht 22. Corruption and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Heather Marquette and Laurence Cooley 23. Responsibility to Protect Louise Riis Andersen 24. Hybrid Human Rights Rosa Freedman 25. Military Forces in Contemporary Development Danielle Beswick 26. Lessons from Peace Processes: The Case of Nepal Geja Sharma Wagle and Paul Jackson 27. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) of Ex-Combatants and Development with a Specific Reference to the Reintegration of the Taliban in Afghanistan Alpaslan Özerdem Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook addresses the key questions surrounding US-China relations: What are the historical and contemporary contexts that underpin this complex relationship? How has the strategic rivalry between the two evolved? What are the key flashpoints in their relationship? What are the key security issues between the two powers? The international contributors explore the historical, political, economic, military, and international and regional spheres on the US-China relationship. The topics they discuss include human rights, Chinese public perception of the United States, US-China strategic rivalry, China's defence build-up and cyber war. Students and scholars will benefit from the accessible style of the book, particularly as it covers the key debates in the US-China relationship. Policy makers will also find the original analysis to be of interest.Contributors include: M. Beeson, A. Benvenuti, R.A. Bitzinger, K. Brown, C.-p. Chung, M. Davis, S. Fan, K. He, Y.-K. Heng, N. Kshetri, M. Li, A.M.Y. Poh, J. Reeves, T. Roehrig, B. Schreer, P.J. Smith, R. Sutter, A.T.H. Tan, D. Wang, R. Weixing Hu, J. YuaTrade ReviewAmong the multitude of recent books on this topic, Andrew Tan's Handbook stands out as an indispensable source on US-China relations. This excellent book offers a comprehensive and sophisticated yet accessible analysis of all areas in this key bilateral relationship. Leading scholars provide detailed and insightful assessments of the historical, economic, political, and security aspects of this relationship, demonstrating where and how these impact on regional and world politics. This Handbook is a unique and excellent source for scholars, policy makers, and the wider interested public on this most important of international relationships.' --Peter Shearman, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand'Andrew Tan's Handbook offers a thoroughly informed and comprehensive overview of one of the most important relations in international politics today. The volume covers many of the key debates in the field, both in theoretical terms as well as practical policy, and offers informed readers a valuable point of entry into the complex and multifaceted realm of the US-China relationship.' --Michael Rainsborough, King's College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Andrew T.H. Tan PART I CO-EVOLUTION 1. Challenges in US-China Relations Andrew T.H. Tan PART II HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY CONTEXTS 2. The Unites States in Asia Mark Beeson 3. US Relations With the PRC During the Cold War Andrea Benvenuti 4. US Relations with the PRC After the Cold War Andrea Benvenuti 5. US Perspectives on China: Trends and Attitudes in US Public Opinion, Media, Scholarship, and Leadership Statements Jeffrey Reeves 6. Human Rights in US-China Relations Ming Wan 7. Chinese Public Perception of the United States Shiming Fan 8. US-China Economic Relations Dong Wang PART III THE US-CHINA STRATEGIC RIVALRY 9. US-China Strategic Rivalry Angela Ming Yan Poh and Mingjiang Li 10. China’s Global Challenge to the United States Andrew T H Tan 11. The US Rebalance to Asia: Implications for US-China Relations Paul J. Smith 12. Assessing the “New Model of Major Power Relations” Between China and the United States Richard Weixing Hu PART IV FLASHPOINTS 13. Japan in US-China Relations Andrew L. Oros 14. Korea in US-China Relations Terence Roehrig 15. Taiwan in US-China Relations Andrew T H Tan 16. The United States and China’s Maritime Territorial Disputes Chien-peng Chung PART V SECURITY AND DEFENCE 17. Assessing the Sino-US Power Balance Yee-Kuang Heng 18. China’s Defence Build-up: Evaluating China’s Military Capabilities Yves-Heng Lim 19. Facing the Dragon: Debating the US Military Response to China Benjamin Schreer 20. Against a Superior Foe: China’s Evolving A2/AD Strategy Jingdong Yuan 21. The PLA Navy and the US Navy in the Asia-Pacific: Anti-Access/Area Denial vs. AirSea Battle Richard A. Bitzinger 22. Cyberwar: China and the United States Nir Kshetri 23. Future War: China and the United States Malcolm Davis Part VI CONCLUSIONS 24. US-China Outlook: Pragmatism or Confrontation Robert Sutter 25. The United States and China: Why does their Relationship Matter to the Rest of the World Kerry Brown Index

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Book SynopsisThis definitive Handbook addresses the current lack of research into European policy-making and development using an interpretive perspective. Questioning areas that mainstream approaches tend to neglect, contributors target the ways in which ideas, arguments and discourses shape policies in the institutional context of the EU. The Handbook of European Policies provides an in-depth and comprehensive introduction for all significant policy areas in the EU, highlighting the theories of post-positivism and interpretivism. With rich explanations of different methodological and conceptual approaches to post-positivist research, key chapters consider the essential exchange between EU integration studies and EU policy studies, examining how both can benefit from this new and exciting approach. Offering theoretically grounded answers, this Handbook creates a dialogue between critical policy studies and European integration theory. Academics and practitioners concerned with the functioning of EU policies will benefit from the eminent contributors? insights into issues high on the institutional agenda of the EU and its member states. In addition, the Handbook is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate courses concerned with European integration and EU policies.Contributors include: R. Atkinson, P. Biegelbauer, Y. Bollen, D. Dakowska, F. Daviter, P.H. Feindt, H. Heinelt, J. Kantola, J.D. Kelstrup, M. Knodt, X. Kurowska, E. Lombardo, S. Münch, F. Nullmeier, J. Orbie, K.T. Paul, W. Petzold, C.M. Radaelli, D. Sack, E.K. Sarter, S. Saurugger, M.A. Schreurs, K. Serrano Velarde, V.A. Schmidt, M.A. Schreurs, H. Strassheim, M. Weber, K. ZimmermannTrade Review'A welcome addition to the established range of collections on European integration, this Handbook on interpretive EU policy studies sets out to carve out a new niche in the field of European integration studies. As the 20 contributions by leading authors in the field demonstrate most impressively, this is just the tip of the iceberg of much research that is still to come. It will be interesting to watch how interfaces between the root disciplines of interpretivist methodology in international relations theory and European integration theories form, based on this important publication. Definitively worthwhile reading for all interested in approaches to policymaking in the EU, especially in times of crisis.' --Antje Wiener, University of Hamburg, Germany and University of Cambridge, UK'Until recently European Studies was the taken for granted domain of mainstream political science. Its vocabulary has been that of states, rational actors, institutions, power, principal-agent relationships, and rational games. By introducing an interpretive approach to European Studies this excellent volume significantly broadens the intellectual horizon of the field. The contributors ask important new research questions and introduce new analytical tools (such as frame and discourse analysis) that will set the field's agenda for years to come.' --Hendrik Wagenaar, University of Sheffield, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Hubert Heinelt and Sybille Münch PART I 1. The constructivist turn in EU public policy approaches Sabine Saurugger 2. The role of ideas and discourse in European integration Vivien A. Schmidt 3. EU policies and the Europeanization of domestic policymaking Claudio M. Radaelli 4. How to explain discursive change: An actor-centered approach to interpretive explanation Frank Nullmeier 5. The framing of EU policies Falk Daviter PART II 6. EU agricultural policy Peter H. Feindt 7. The structural funds and EU cohesion policy Hubert Heinelt and Wolfgang Petzold 8. European spatial planning policy Rob Atkinson and Karsten Zimmermann 9. EU consumer policy Katharina T. Paul and Holger Straßheim 10. EU trade policy Yelter Bollen 11. EU environmental policy Miranda A. Schreurs 12. EU energy policy Michèle Knodt 13. EU research, technological development and innovation policy Peter Biegelbauer and Matthias Weber 14. European higher education policy Dorota Dakowska and Kathia Serrano Velarde 15. EU foreign policy Xymena Kurowska 16. EU development policy Sarah Delputte and Jan Orbie 17. EU migration and asylum policies Sybille Münch 18. EU gender equality policies Johanna Kantola and Emanuela Lombardo PART III 19. Think tanks in EU public policies Jesper Dahl Kelstrup 20. Strategic use and social taming – Opening up the doctrine of market competition in public procurement Detlef Sack and E. K. Sarter Index

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Book SynopsisMega-regionalism in the Asia Pacific has led to the formation of several emerging trade blocs, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This book, in addition to the examination of trade policies in the region, offers a comprehensive analysis of ongoing developments such as the impact of new members on the incumbent TPP-12 and its spillover to third parties, as well an objective study of the crucial issues of liberalization of agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property rights. Split into three diverse sections, this book is a joint venture of many outstanding scholars in various disciplines, all with expertise in the Asia Pacific's regional affairs. These contributions provide readers with a rigorous assessment of membership enlargement and sectorial liberalization of the TPP as well as the pathways toward region-wide free trade areas. Editor Peter C.Y. Chow includes both an analysis of the trade policies of China and the US and a discussion of the impact of new members on trade complementarity, global value chains, and the US's trade balance. Detailed studies on the effect of Taiwan's membership on the US economy and industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and service are also explored.This edited volume will attract readers interested in international trade, economic integration, and globalization. Academics and practitioners in geopolitics, geo-economics, and international relations in the Asia Pacific will also be of interest.Contributors include: C. Barfield, T.-J. Cheng, L.-i. Chen Chiu, P.C.Y. Chow, D. Ciuriak, B.-X. Hsu, W.-C. Lee, C.-Y. Liu, A. Somwaru, H. Thompson, F. Tuan, J. XiaoTrade Review'This book is an outstanding collection of essays on the TPP. All 11 chapters were written by professionals. It starts with insightful analyses of the US security and economic interests, and the U.S. leadership in rebalancing Asia-Pacific. The book also includes unique captivating topics on pros and cons of enlarging the TPP memberships, especially using Taiwan as an example, and the effects of sectorial liberalization on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, income redistribution, and intellectual property protection. This book is a timely study of the TPP and is essential for economic and trade policymakers, political scientists, and empirical economists.' --Frank S.T. Hsiao, University of Colorado BoulderTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I THE PATHWAYS TOWARD MEGA REGIONALISM AND THE TWO MAJOR PLAYERS 1. Pathways to a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific: Problems and Prospects Peter C.Y. Chow 2. The Trans-Pacific Partnership and America’s Strategic Role in Asia Claude Barfield 3. Wrestling over the Trans-Pacific Partnership: US Strategic Interests, China’s Responses, and Taiwan’s Membership Options Tun-Jen Cheng and Wei-Chin Lee PART II ENLARGING THE TPP MEMBERSHIP AS A ROAD MAP TOWARD MEGA TRADE BLOC 4. Taiwan's TPP Accession: Impact on the TPP12 and Spillovers on Third Parties Dan Ciuriak and Jingliang Xiao 5. Trade Complementarity and Natural Trading Partners between the US and Second Round of TPP members Peter C.Y. Chow 6. The Impact of Taiwan’s TPP Accession on the United States Dan Ciuriak and Jingliang Xiao 7. TPP as A Pathway to APEC-based FTAAP Peter C.Y. Chow and Bo-Xian Hsu PART III SECTORIAL LIBERALIZATION OF TRADE UNDER TPP 8. Agriculture and TPP with or without China – A Partial Equilibrium Analysis Francis Tuan and Agapi Somwaru 9. Pharmaceuticals and Herbal Medicine in the Asia Pacific amidst TRIPS and the TPP Lee-in Chen Chiu 10. Services and Income Redistribution in Specific Factor Models of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Henry Thompson 11. The Case for Flexible Intellectual Property Protections in TPP: How Can the US Do It Correctly Ching-Yi Liu Index

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Book SynopsisPeople are undoubtedly on the move, when one out of every 33 people in the world is an international migrant. Concurrently, nation-states are attempting to curb migration for security reasons. International migration is perceived, in some eyes, as an existential security threat in the post-Cold War era. This Handbook provides a state-of-the-art analysis of the critically important links between migration and security in a globalising world. The Handbook presents original contributions suggesting innovative and emerging frontiers in the study of the securitization of migration. Experts from different fields reflect on their respective conceptualisations of the migration-security nexus, and consider how an interdisciplinary and multifaceted dialogue can stimulate and enrich our understanding of the securitization of migration in the contemporary world. This Handbook will aid students of migration studies to understand the comparative policies in creating and reproducing the migration-security nexus, and offer scholars and practitioners in migration studies a comprehensive understanding of a multitude of aspects of the securitization of migration. It will also appeal to academics, specialists and practitioners in the field of security studies who are keen to learn how migration has become securitized.Trade Review`Managing migration flows used to be the remit of government departments of the interior and labour. Now foreign offices, anti-terrorist agencies and ministries of defence are involved. What accounts for this dramatic process of securitization? In this pioneering book, the editor and contributors go beyond familiar post-9/11 narratives to untangle the theoretical, discursive, gendered and political aspects of the question. The authors cover topics like smuggling, trade, migration policies and health pandemics, doing so in a conceptually challenging and original way.’ -- Robin Cohen, Emeritus Professor, University of Oxford, UKTable of ContentsContents: Migration and Security: Key debates and research agenda Philippe Bourbeau Part I On the Importance of Migration and Security 1. Migration as a global phenomenon Anthony M. Messina 2. Security and Migration: A conceptual exploration Chris S. Browning Part II Understanding the Securitization of Migration 3. Immigration and the political economy of security: Is free trade the answer? Christopher Rudolph 4. Gendered bodies in securitized migration regimes Lauren Wilcox 5. Migration, exceptionalist security discourses, and practices Philippe Bourbeau 6. Ethics and the securitization of migration: Reversing the current policy framework Ricard Zapata-Barrero and Lorenzo Gabrielli 7. Securing the Urban Core: Policing poverty and migration in the neoliberal city Dan Zuberi and Ariel Taylor Part III The Multiple Facets of the Securitization of Migration 8. Families in detention in the United States Roxanne Lynn Doty 9. Environmental refugees Gregory White 10. Resilience, security, and spaces of migrant refuge Marianne Potvin and Diane E. Davis 11. Governing migrant smuggling Anna Triandafyllidou 12. The normalisation of surveillance of movement in an era of reinforcing privacy standards Valsamis Mitsilegas and Niovi Vavoula 13. Xenophobia, racism and the securitization of immigration Ariane Chebel d’Appollonia 14. The politicization and securitization of migration in Western Europe: Public opinion, political parties and the immigration issue Pietro Castelli Gattinara and Laura Morales 15. Media agents Alexander Caviedes 16. Pandemics, Migration and Global Health Security Christina Greenaway and Brian D. Gushulak Part IV Global and regional dimension of the securitization of migration 17. International organizations and the role of securitization Martin Geiger and Antoine Pécoud 18. Russia and Central Asia Mikhail A. Alexseev 19. The changing frontiers of displacement in Latin America Robert Muggah Index

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Book Synopsis'China threat or China opportunity, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. Western imaginations of China come under close scrutiny in this book, in a new, philosophical depth seldom attempted before. Dr Pan displays in full force his analytical skills and his mastery of knowledge, both East and West. Contrary to conventional approaches, he takes a step back to exercise a powerful reflective process to watch the China watchers, with illuminating results. Dr Pan's book deserves wide and careful reading.'- Professor Gerald Chan, University of Auckland, New Zealand'The rise of China is largely seen as either a threat or an opportunity. Chengxin Pan exposes both of these representations as expressions of Western fears and desires for certainty and predictability. His call for a more reflective and culturally sensitive understanding of China offers an important contribution to one of the big political debates of our time.'- Professor Roland Bleiker, University of Queensland, AustraliaHow is the rise of China perceived in the West? Why is it often labelled as 'threat' and/or 'opportunity'? What are the implications of these China imageries for global politics?Taking up these important questions, this groundbreaking book argues that the dominant Western perceptions of China's rise tell us less about China and more about Western self-imagination and its desire for certainty. Chengxin Pan expertly illustrates how this desire, masked as China 'knowledge', is bound up with the political economy of fears and fantasies, thereby both informing and complicating foreign policy practice in Sino-Western relations. Insofar as this vital relationship is shaped not only by China's rise, but also by the way we conceptualize its rise, this book makes a compelling case for critical reflection on China watching.Knowledge, Desire and Power in Global Politics is the first systematic and deconstructive analysis of contemporary Western representation of China's rise. Setting itself apart from the mainstream empiricist literature, its critical interpretative approach and unconventional and innovative perspective will not only strongly appeal to academics, students and the broader reading public, but also likely spark debate in the field of Chinese international relations.Trade ReviewKnowledge, Desire and Power breaks new ground in the China-IR literature. It represents a leading light in the comparatively small but growing body of work which is exposing deep ontological weaknesses in the broad realm of China studies. Chengxin Pan is at the forefront of a push to demonstrate the fallacy in consigning such forces as discourse, identity and representation to the periphery, when they play such a crucial role in the dynamics of China's global affairs and particularly in its relations with the United States. This book should be required reading for students (most likely final year undergraduates and post graduates) as well as scholars with an appetite to critically evaluate the now somewhat tired debates over what China 'is' or will be.' --Oliver Turner, The University of Manchester, Global Change, Peace & Security, 2014'This is a brilliant and insightful treatment of Western representations of China, with a theoretical framework suggesting they come not only from China itself, but also the West. Although it is not the first treatment of this topic, it is innovative in considering the 'China threat' and 'China opportunity': both aspects of the rise of China are of crucial importance for our times. With provocative conclusions, it is a truly path-breaking contribution to the literature. I recommend it highly!' --Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras, Griffith University, Australia'Pan has produced a book which not only challenges some basic assumptions about the nature of China's 'rise', but more importantly forces us to rethink the very basic starting points of how we know what we know about China.' --Professor Shaun Breslin, University of Warwick, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: Knowledge, Desire and Power in Western Representations of China’s Rise 2. Threat and Opportunity: A Bifocal Lens 3. Of Fears and Fantasies: Neocolonial Desire in Western Self/Other Imagination 4. The ‘China Threat’ and the Political Economy of Fear 5. The ‘China Threat’: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy 6. The ‘China Opportunity’: False Promises (and Premises) 7. The International Politics of Disillusionment 8. China Watching: Towards Reflection and Dialogue Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe politico-economic relations between the European Union (EU) and Eastern Europe are currently entering a new phase, which some scholars qualify as a revival of the Cold War. This insightful book seeks to explain whether and why a Cold War Europe has returned and discusses underlying factors that clarify the relations between East and West since the Second World War.Nienke de Deugd and Herman W. Hoen comprehensively address the problematic process of EU integration, discussing crucial political, economic and security-related developments during and after the Cold War. De Deugd and Hoen draw attention to the path-dependent nature of European market reform and the processes of democratization in Eastern Europe as key factors in complicating post-communist transformation. Considering the alternating historical developments between rapprochement and estrangement, they illustrate underlying irreconcilable political-economic systems that have disrupted relations between the EU and Eastern Europe.This book is a crucial read for students of political science and international relations, particularly those focused on post-communist transformation looking for a wide-ranging overview of the dynamics of transformation and integration in post-Cold War Europe.Trade Review‘In their ambitious new book, Professors de Deugd and Hoen argue that European countries are not “backsliding” and East-West relations are not “deteriorating”; instead we are seeing deep and enduring institutional tensions in how politics and economics are interconnected come once again to the surface. This argument is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the fate of post-Cold War Europe.’ -- Erik Jones, Johns Hopkins University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to The EU and its Relations with Eastern Europe 2. East-West integration during the Cold War: an impossible affair 3. Economic reform and democratization in Eastern Europe after 1989: dressing the bride 4. The accession of Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union: a new love affair? 5. The Balkans: coping with partners who suffer from violent childhood experiences? 6. The relations with Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova: unattainable amity and convulsive love-hate affairs 7. The relations with the Caucasus: a fiancée with a complicated character 8. Central Asia and the need for neighbourly concerns 9. The EU and the Russian Federation: an unwanted marriage of convenience 10. Conclusion to The EU and its Relations with Eastern Europe Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisNon-discrimination requirements, such as most-favored nation and national treatment obligations, are central to both international trade law and international investment law. Significant inconsistencies between the fields are evident, however, in the way adjudicators have treated key elements of the test for discrimination. This book surveys and criticizes the manner in which tribunals have employed the concept of regulatory purpose in determining whether discrimination has occurred. The authors of this book propose a new definition of regulatory purpose that assists in framing the test for unlawful discrimination in both fields of law. It provides a systematic and structured analysis of how regulatory purpose should - and should not - be used in applying non-discrimination norms. Throughout, the book compares and contrasts trade and investment law, drawing out several parallels and suggesting areas in which one legal system might answer or shed light on questions arising in the other.With its comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of trade and investment jurisprudence, this book will appeal to practitioners and academics in the fields of trade and investment law. Lawyers and adjudicators will find it a useful source of ideas and proposals to inform their arguments and decisions. For government officials, it will be informative when considering the optimal way to structure measures that may affect the interests of foreign traders or investors. It will also provide a useful survey of the literature for academics, as well as a springboard for further comparison of international trade and investment law.Trade Review'This very topical book offers a stimulating and thoughtful insight into the core policy purposes of the non-discrimination obligations in WTO and international investment law. With their valuable critique on how WTO and investment adjudication bodies have treated and applied the concept of 'regulatory purpose' to date, the authors offer a well reflected and welcome case to ensure policy space and flexibility for States and governments throughout both regimes. This contribution hopefully will help to improve both mechanisms in an increasingly converging architecture of global trade and investment.' --Gabrielle Marceau, WTO, Switzerland'Non-discrimination is a core principle of international economic law, yet its scope remains uncertain. A number of recent international trade and investment decisions have added to the confusion, rather than resolving this issue. This important new book adds clarity to a muddled debate. It examines the foundational issues related to the concept of non-discrimination, analyzes the cases, and makes sensible proposals for the future. It is a must read for those in the trade and investment law fields.' --Simon Lester, Cato InstituteTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Non-Discrimination and Regulatory Purpose 3. National Treatment and Most-Favoured Nation Treatment in International Trade and Investment Law 4. The Role of Regulatory Purpose in Determining the Appropriate Comparator 5. Less Favourable Treatment 6. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe UN-led Cyprus peace process is in desperate need of radical transformation. This book makes a notable contribution towards changing the current discourse by empowering the main parties to better value their relationship. By altering goals and perceptions, the authors explore alternative visions for the future of Cyprus, suggesting both realistically feasible and politically challenging ideas. Using an exciting, innovative and multifocal approach, the authors discuss the practical application of resolutions and explore the radical disagreements of the conflict at both social and political levels. Reflecting on the idea of a ?'post-settlement?' situation and the prospect of such a reality, chapters illustrate the problems, challenges and political dynamics of Cyprus. The book explores the conceptual approaches to dialogue; a review of Greek, Turkish and Cypriot policies; the challenging roles of the UN and EU; Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot perspectives on the conflict, and finally dialogical reflections and debates on past and future problems. Allowing open and expressive dialogue, this book will interest those in academic and practitioner roles focused on international politics, conflict resolution and peace studies. It allows for further understanding of the complex perspectives presented in Cyprus that have great relevance in other international settings.Contributors include: C. Adamides, A.B. Akter, D. Christofias, G. Christou, B. Ekenoglu, D. Eroglu, A. Günal, M. Hadjipavlou, A. Heraclides, E.Içener, M. Kontos, N. Loizides, M.S. Michael, N. Moudouros, Y. Omerou, I. Özejder, S. Sonan, A. Sözen, M.A. Talat, G. Vassilou, Y. VuralTrade Review'Rare are the books in conflict resolution that truly engage theory to improve practice and learn from practice to improve theory. This book is a very welcome exception. This book is organized around a sense of possibility, commitment to the indefatigable work of peace, and a careful analysis of progress and set-backs over the decades. It provides all of these and from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. I predict it will become a handbook for the next, and hopefully this time successful, push for peace.' --Jay Rothman, The ARIA Group, Jerusalem, Israel and Yellow Springs, Ohio USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Herbert C. Kelman Preface PART I CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES TO DIALOGUE 1. A new approach to an old conflict – identifying the problem and imagining a solution Michális S. Michael and Yücel Vural 2. Locating the Cyprus problem within conflict resolution Michális S. Michael and Maria Hadjipavlou PART II REVIEW OF GREEK, TURKISH AND CYPRIOT POLICIES AND POLITICS 3. What does Turkey want from Cyprus? Altuğ Günal 4. Turkey’s geopolitical vision of Cyprus Nikos Moudouros 5. The Turkish Cypriot dilemma: between Ankara and Lefkosia Yücel Vural, Sertaç Sonan and Michális S. Michael 6. Greece and the Cyprus peace process: perceptions and misperceptions Alexis Heraclides PART III NEW ROLES AND ENGAGEMENTS 7. Refugees, settlers and diasporas in the Cyprus conflict Başak Ekenoğlu and Neophytos Loizides 8. Re-engaging the United Nations in Cyprus Ahmet Sözen 9. Greek Cypriot perceptions of the United Nations Constantinos Adamides and Michalis Kontos 10. The limits of the EU in the Cyprus conflict: the Greek Cypriot perspective George Christou 11. The EU’s role in the Cyprus conflict: a Turkish perspective Erhan İçener PART IV CONSTRUCTING TWO BINARY STRATEGY POSITIONS 12. Greek Cypriot approaches to the Cyprus problem Michális S. Michael 13. Turkish Cypriot approaches to key aspects of the Cyprus problem Yücel Vural and İbrahim Özejder PART V MOVING FORWARD DIALOGICALLY: CROSSOVER REFLECTIONS AND DEBATES 14. Reflections on the Cyprus peace process George Vassiliou 15. Reflections on the Greek Cypriot approaches: ‘virgin birth’ solution Mehmet Ali Talat 16. Between the ‘feasible’ and the ‘desirable’ Dimitris Christofias 17. ‘Zero risk’ solution Derviş Eroğlu 18. Reflections on the Turkish Cypriot approaches Yiannakis Omerou 19. Reflections on the Greek Cypriots’ basic approach to the Cyprus problem Aysu Basri Akter Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful book offers a comprehensive account of the conceptual challenges facing state consent in the framework of treaty making. It highlights the relevant discursive patterns and pinpoints the increasing antagonism between treaty bodies and state parties over the ownership of treaty evolution, with the author warning of the repercussions of treaty institutionalization. Showcasing the broad and encompassing nature of treaties, the author highlights the surrounding conflicts through chapters on the theory and concept of treaty and case studies on the flexibility of consent to be bound means, treaty withdrawal, the automatic succession doctrine and the law of reservations. The last part of the book explores how the invocation of the collective interest ideal, the institutionalization of treaties and the recurrence of formalism can endanger the legitimacy and effectiveness of treaty regimes. This book offers an original perspective on the role of state consent in the law of treaties and will be of great interest to academics, researchers and practitioners of international law seeking further knowledge about this complex topic.Trade Review'This is a study of the law of treaties as it is molded by the forces of communitarianism and contractualism. It identifies patterns where the tension is most evident and examines vexed issues in the law of treaties such as succession and reservations. The legal analysis is rich, insightful and articulate. Dr Pergantis' excellent study will help scholars and practitioners alike to better understand the practical and conceptual dimensions of the law of treaties and will stimulate further debate.' --Nicholas Tsagourias, University of Sheffield, UK'State consent remains an enigmatic concept. However, Dr Pergantis' monograph offers an original take on this topic in the context of the law of treaties, and in doing so brings a new clarity. Notably, he highlights the politics of the ongoing battle of influence between states and treaty organs within treaty regimes. Tackling a vast amount of material, the book combines a solid theoretical analysis with illuminating jurisprudential applications, and thereby presents an impressive synthesis on the phenomenon of consent. This is a must-read for international lawyers, both academics and practitioners, and it also represents an important theoretical contribution to the sources doctrine.' --Laurence Boisson de Chazournes, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Part I Theoretical Framework and Definitional Inquiries on the Paradigm of State Consent in the Law of Treaties 1. Theoretical Background 2. Reconstructing the Treaty Concept Part II Case Studies on Challenges to the Paradigm of State Consent in the Law of Treaties 3. The Limits of Informality in the Expression of Consent to be Bound 4. State Consent in Treaty Withdrawal Cases 5. Succession to Public Order Treaties 6. State Consent and Reservations to Human Rights Treaties Index

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Book SynopsisThis book considers the current and future significance of the G20 by using International Relations theory to examine its political impact as an informal form of global governance. International Relations theory is shown to represent a broad range of political positions that can effectively analyze the various factors that influence world politics. The contributions to this book examine the influence and significance of informal global governance in contemporary global politics and advance G20 scholarship past the typical observations from economic and international policy perspectives. Chapters cover various accounts of how the G20 influences world politics, the driving forces behind the G20 and the ways in which the G20 could or should be reformed in the future. International Relations theory is able to inform a better understanding of how the G20 operates and also explore potential improvements for the international forum to adapt to the rapid developments in global politics. Students and scholars of international relations, global governance, diplomacy and globalization will find this book offers a fresh and enlightening perspective on the G20. Contributors include: A. Alexandroff, C. Byrne, T. Chodor, C. Downie, S. Harris-Rimmer, J. Luckhurst, T. Naylor, S. Slaughter, K. Tienhaara, F. Vabulas, L.A. ViolaTrade Review'Steven Slaughter's book is a most welcome addition to the G20 and global governance literature. The work contains a theoretically sophisticated understanding of legitimacy as applied to the premier forum of economic collective action. Although the core audience will be students focused on key concepts and practices related to 21st century summitry, the book deserves a wider audience interested in the evolution of international politics.' --Andrew F. Cooper, University of Waterloo, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: Theorizing the G20 Steven Slaughter 1. Liberal Theory, Liberal Context and the G20 Alan S. Alexandroff 2. The G20 and Realist International Relations Theory Steven Slaughter 3. Rational Choice and the G20 Felicity Vabulas 4. The G20 and the English School Tristen Naylor 5. A Constructivist Approach to the G20 Jonathan Luckhurst 6. The G20 Through the Lens of Historical Institutionalism Lora Anne Viola 7. A Nébuleuse for a New World Order? The G20 from a neo-Gramscian Perspective Tom Chodor 8. Feminist Approaches to Global Economic Governance: The G20 as a Platform for Step Change? Susan Harris-Rimmer and Caitlin Byne 9. Green Theory and the G20 Kyla Tienhaara and Christian Downie Conclusion: International Relations Theory and the Future of the G20 Steven Slaughter Index

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Book SynopsisGlobal governance emerged as a concept more than two decades ago. Despite its relevance to key processes underlying the major public policy questions of our age, the contours of 'global governance' remain contested and elusive. This Research Review seeks to clarify key trends and challenges in global governance by bringing together the leading scholarship on its different forms. The Research Review discusses key issues in relation to global governance institutions: democracy, legitimacy, accountability, fragmentation, effectiveness and dispute settlement.Trade Review‘This remarkable collection brings together the most important and topical contributions in the increasingly salient area of global governance. Marx and Wouters chart the changing theoretical global governance debates across a number of social science disciplines and explore variance in governance solution across a number of policy domains. It will be a must-read for scholars and students of International Law, International Public Policy, Politics and Business.’Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Axel Marx and Jan Wouters PART I what is Global Governance? 1. James N. Rosenau (1995), ‘Governance in the Twenty-first Century’, Global Governance, 1 (1), Winter, 13–43 2. Klaus Dingwerth and Phillip Pattberg (2006), ‘Global Governance as a Perspective on World Politics’, Global Governance, 12 (2), April–June, 185–203 3. Thomas G. Weiss (2000), ‘Governance, Good Governance and Global Governance: Conceptual and Actual Challenges’, Third World Quarterly, 21 (5), 795–814 4. Kenneth Abbott and Duncan Snidal (2000), ‘Hard and Soft Law in International Governance’, International Organization, 54 (3), Summer, 421–56 5. Kenneth Abbott, Robert O. Keohane, Andrew Moravcsik, Anne-Marie Slaughter and Duncan Snidal (2000), ‘The Concept of Legalization’, International Organization, 54 (3), Summer, 401–19 6. Jan Klabbers (2015), ‘The EJIL Foreword: The Transformation of International Organizations Law’, European Journal of International Law, 26 (1), 9–82 7. Benedict Kingsbury, Nico Krisch and Richard B. Stewart (2005), ‘The Emergence of Global Administrative Law’, Law and Contemporary Problems, 68 (3/4), Summer–Autumn, 15–61 8. Anne Peters (2005), ‘Global Constitutionalism Revisited’, International Legal Theory, 11, Fall, 39–67 9. Joost Pauwelyn, Ramses A. Wessel and Jan Wouters (2014), ‘When Structures Become Shackles: Stagnation and Dynamics in International Lawmaking’, European Journal of International Law, 25 (3), 733–63 PART II hierarchy – International Organizations 10. Kenneth W. Abbott and Duncan Snidal (1998), ‘Why States Act Through Formal International Organizations’, Journal of Conflict Resolution, 42 (1), February, 3–32 11. Harold Hongju Koh (1997), ‘Why Do Nations Obey International Law?’, Yale Law Journal, 106 (8), 2599–659 12. Jan Wouters and Phillip De Man (2011), ‘International Organizations as Law–Makers’, in Jan Klabbers and Åsa Wallendahl (eds), Research Handbook on the Law of International Organizations, Chapter 8, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 190–224 13. Kevin B. Davis, Benedict Kingsbury and Sally Engle Merry (2012), ‘Introduction: Global Governance by Indicators’, in K. Davis, A. Fisher, B. Kingsbury and S.E. Merry (eds), Governance by Indicators, Global Power through Quantification and Rankings, Chapter 1, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 3–28 14. Kenneth W. Abbott, Phillip Genschel, Duncan Snidal and Bernard Zangl (2015), ‘Orchestrating Global Governance: From Empirical Findings to Theoretical Implications’, in International Organizations as Orchestrators, Chapter 14, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 349–79, references 15. Griánne De Búrca, Robert O. Keohane and Charles Sabel (2014), ‘Global Experimentalist Governance’, British Journal of Political Science, 44 (3), 477–86 PART III NETWORKS: NETWORK FORM OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE 16. Felicity Vabulas and Duncan Snidal (2013), ‘Organization without Delegation: Informal Intergovernmental Organizations (IIGOs) and the Spectrum of Intergovernmental Arrangements’, Review of International Organizations, 8 (2), 193–220 17. Anne-Marie Slaughter and David Zaring (2006), ‘Networking Goes International: An Update’, Annual Review of Law and Social Science, 2, 211–29 18. Leonardo Martinez-Diaz and Ngaire Woods (2009), ‘Introduction: Developing Countries in a Networked Global Order’, in Networks of Influence? Developing Countries in a Networked Global Order, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 1–18 19. Reeve T. Bull, Neysun A. Mahboubi, Richard B. Stewart and Jonathan B. Wiener (2015), ‘New Approaches to International Regulatory Cooperation: The Challenge of TTIP, TPP and Mega-Regional Trade Agreements’, Law and Contemporary Problems, 78 (4), 1–29 PART IV MARKETS: PRIVATE FORMS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE [298 pp] 20. Kenneth W. Abbott and Duncan Snidal (2009), ‘Strengthening International Regulation Through Transnational New Governance: Overcoming the Orchestration Deficit’, Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, 42 (2), 501–78 21. David Vogel (2008), ‘Private Global Business Regulation’, Annual Review of Political Science, 11, 261–82 22. Fabrizio Cafaggi (2013), ‘The Regulatory Functions of Transnational Commercial Contracts: New Architectures’, Fordham International Law Journal, 36 (6), 1557–1618 23. Walter Mattli and Tim Büthe (2003), ‘Setting International Standards: Technological Rationality or Primacy of Power?’, World Politics, 56 (1), October, 1–42 24. Margaret M. Blair, Cynthia A. Williams and Li–Wen Lin (2008), ‘The New Role for Assurance Services in Global Commerce’, Journal of Corporation Law, 33 (2), 325–60 25. Michael P. Vandenbergh (2007), ‘The New Wal–Mart Effect: The Role of Private Contracting in Global Governance’, UCLA Law Review, 54 (4), April, 913–70 Volume II Contents Introduction An introduction to both volumes by the editors appears in volume 1 PART I Democracy 1. Andrew Moravcsik (2004), ‘Is There a ‘Democratic Deficit’ in World Politics? A Framework for Analysis’, Government and Opposition, 39 (2), 336–63 2. B. S. Chimni (2004), ‘International Institutions Today: An Imperial Global State in the Making’, European Journal of International Law, 15 (1), 1–37 3. Klaus Dingwerth (2014), ‘Global Democracy and the Democratic Minimum: Why a Procedural Account Alone is Insufficient’, European Journal of International Relations, 20 (4), 1124–47 4. Andreas Føllesdahl (2009), ‘When Common Interests are not Common: Why the Global Basic Structure Should be Democratic’, Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, 16 (2), Summer, 585–604 5. Steven Wheatley (2011), ‘A Democratic Rule of International Law’, European Journal of International Law, 22 (2), 525–48 PART II Legitimacy 6. Michael Zürn (2004), ‘Global Governance and Legitimacy Problems’, Government and Opposition, 39 (2), 260–87 7. Allen Buchanan and Robert O. Keohane (2006), ‘The Legitimacy of Global Governance Institutions’, Ethics and International Affairs, 20 (4), Winter, 405–37 8. Jonathan G. S. Koppell (2008), ‘Global Governance Organizations: Legitimacy and Authority in Conflict’, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, 18 (2), April, 177–203 9. Mattias Kumm (2004), ‘The Legitimacy of International Law: A Constitutionalist Framework or Analysis’, European Journal of International Law, 15 (5), 907–31 10. Steven Bernstein (2011), ‘Legitimacy in Intergovernmental and Non-state Global Governance’, Review of International Political Economy, 18 (1), 17–51 PART III Accountability 11. Mark Bovens (2007), ‘Analysing and Assessing Accountability: A Conceptual Framework’, European Law Journal, 13 (4), July, 447–68 12. Richard B. Stewart (2014), ‘Remedying Disregard in Global Regulatory Governance: Accountability Participation, and Responsiveness ’, American Journal of International Law, 108 (2), April, 211–70 13. Ruth W. Grant and Robert O. Keohane (2005), ‘Accountability and Abuses of Power in World Politics’, American Political Science Review, 99 (1), February, 29–43 14. Graeme Auld and Lars H. Gulbrandsen (2010), ‘Transparency in Nonstate Certification: Consequences for Accountability and Legitimacy’, Global Environmental Politics, 10 (3), August, 97–119 PART IV RESOLVING CONFLICTS AND SETTLING DISPUTES 15. Alex Stone Sweet and Florian Grisel (2014), ‘The Evolution of International Arbitration: Delegation, Judicialization, Governance’, in Walter Matti and Thomas Dietz (eds), International Arbitration and Global Governance: Contending Theories and Evidence, Chapter 2, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 22–46 16. Laurence R. Helfer and Anne–Marie Slaughter (1997), ‘Toward a Theory of Effective Supranational Adjudication’, Yale Law Journal, 107 (2), November, 273–391 17. Karen J. Alter (2012), ‘The Global Spread of European Style International Courts’, West European Politics, 35 (1), January, 135–54 18. Barbara Koremenos (2007), ‘If Only Half of International Agreements have Dispute Resolution Provisions, Which Half Needs Explaining?’, Journal of Legal Studies, 36 (1), January, 189–212 19. Geir Ulfstein (2014), ‘International Courts and Judges: Independence, Interaction, and Legitimacy’, New York University Journal of International Law and Politics, 46 (3), 849–66 PART V FRAGMENTATION AND GRIDLOCK 20. Martti Koskenniemi (2006), ‘Fragmentation of International Law: Difficulties Arising From the Diversification and Expansion of International Law’, International Law Commission, 58th Session, 1, 8–34 21. Andreas Fischer–Lescano and Gunther Teubner (2004), ‘Regime-Collisions: The Vain Search for Legal Unity in the Fragmentation of Global Law’, Michigan Journal of International Law, 25 (4), Summer, 999–1046 22. Frank Biermann, Phillip Pattberg, Harro van Asselt and Fariborz Zelli (2009), ‘The Fragmentation of Global Governance Architectures: A Framework for Analysis’, Global Environmental Politics, 9 (4), November, 14–40 23. Thomas Hale and David Held (2012), ‘Gridlock and Innovation in Global Governance: The Partial Transnational Solution’, Global Policy, 3 (2), May, 169–81 PART VI EFFECTIVENESS 24. Jon Birger Sjaerseth, Olav Schram Stokke and Jorgen Wettestad (2006), ‘Soft Law, Hard Law, and Effective Implementation of International Environmental Norms’, Global Environmental Politics, 6 (3), August, 104–20 25. Steven Bernstein and Benjamin Cashore (2012), ‘Complex Global Governance and Domestic Policies: Four Pathways of Influence’, International Affairs, 88 (3), 585–604 26. Helmut Breitmeier. Arild Underdal and Oran R. Young (2011), ‘The Effectiveness of International Environmental Regimes: Comparing and Contrasting Findings from Quantitative Research’, International Studies Review, 13 (4), December, 579–605 27. Daniel W. Drezner (2014), ‘ Yes, the System Worked’ in The System Worked: How the World Stopped Another Great Depression, Chapter 2, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 24–56, notes, references Index

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Book SynopsisProviding a timely analysis of China?'s engagement with Eurasia, R. James Ferguson focuses on the challenges obstructing China?'s path to becoming a sustainable global power. Engagement across Eurasia presents China, its leaders and policymakers with intensified contact with regional and national conflicts, posing environmental, developmental and strategic dilemmas. Including an up-to-date analysis of wider Central Asian and transnational interactions between China and the EU, Eastern Europe and Russia, Ferguson critically evaluates the present and prospective implications of Chinese initiatives in the region. Particular emphasis is paid to China?'s decision to create the Belt and Road Initiative and establish the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Divergent perspectives on multilateral international systems across Eurasia are also discussed, focusing on the contrast between Chinese and Russian approaches. Ferguson also explores the complexity of China-Russia relations with the ongoing formation of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping?'s legacies, linking their Eurasian and global agendas. Academics researching Eurasian politics and international relations ?- specifically Sino-Russian relations -? will find this book an excellent addition to the literature, advancing their understanding of China?'s role in global politics.Trade Review'This book is a goldmine for understanding the historical context, geopolitical dynamics and economic motivation for the rise of China and its reclaiming of footprints in Eurasia including China's Belt and Road initiative, ambitious foreign economic development and infrastructure project in the 21st Century. James Ferguson provides a comprehensive and thoughtful look at the rise of China's role in Eurasia and beyond. This is a must read for any scholar who studies the historical, political and economic links among China and Eurasian countries and the rest of the world.' --Xiaohua Yang, University of San Francisco, US'China's engagement with Eurasia remains overshadowed by the US-China dimensions of the emerging 21st century global order. Ironically, China's management of Eurasian affairs is the central proving ground, and opportunity, for realization of an alternate model of relations that could harmoniously accommodate the globe's great states. Ferguson's detailed and insightful analysis of China's Eurasian dilemmas establishes critically needed space for considering the global implications of this neglected region.' --Brett McCormick, University of New Haven, US'A bravura performance. R. James Ferguson compellingly guides the reader to a nuanced understanding of the background of China's engagement with Eurasia, focusing on major issues that are emerging in the 21st Century, all the while filling an important gap in the literature on the Eurasian aspects of China's evolution into a global power. This thoughtful book will provide generalists and specialists alike a better understanding of the multidimensionality of issues related to global security.' --Joseph M. Siracusa, RMIT University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Preface - China, Eurasia and Global Order 1. China’s Eurasian Footprint 2. Dangerous Frontiers: Beyond the CSTO and SCO 3. Great Power Miscalculations in Wider Central Asia 4. China and Russia: Divergent Visions of Multipolarity 5. The Putin Timeframe: The Limits of Geopolitics 6. Linking the Silk Roads: The Belt and Road Initiative as the Driver of Eurasian Integration 7. China and the EU: The Hidden Balancer 8. The Eurasian End-Game: From Regional Roles to Sustainable Global Power 9. Conclusion: Dystopic China or Balanced Order-Building? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWith a focus on providing concrete teaching strategies for scholars, the Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations blends both theory and practice in an accessible and clear manner.In an effort to help faculty excel as classroom teachers, the expert contributors offer representation from various types of institutions located throughout the world. Split into three distinct parts, this book discusses:- curriculum and course design- teaching subject areas- in class teaching techniquesThis important Handbook is an essential guide for anyone looking to teach political science and international relations at the university level. Contributors: V. Asal, E.A. Bennion, E. Berndtson, J.L. Bernstein, A. Blair, M.A. Boyer, A. Broscheid, M. Brown, F. Buckley, J. Craig, B. Gentry, R. Glazier, K. Hamann, J. Hamner, C. Harris, J. Ishiyama, K. Kas, B. Kauffman, K. King, C. Leston-Bandeira, S. Lightfoot, J.K. Lobasz, D. Malet, M.P. Marks, H. Maurer, E.F.Mcclellan, W.J. Miller, M.J. Moore, E.A. Oldmixon, A. Paczynska, G. Pleschova, C. Raymond, E. Richards, B.E. Ricks, R.G. Rodriguez, J.S. Rofe, J.M. Scott, E. Sheppard, E.Simon, B. Smentkowski, E.T. Smith, J.C. Strachan, P.E. Sum, S. Thornton, S. Usherwood, B. Valeriano, W.L. WatsonTrade Review'The editorial team of John Ishiyama, William J. Miller, and Eszter Simon have assembled an outstanding group of contributors who offer many highly useful insights and tools for more effective and innovative teaching in political science. An essential guide for anyone looking to teach political science and international relations at the university level, Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations is enhanced with the inclusion of thirty-seven seminal articles and is very highly recommended.' --Midwest Book Review'Political scientists teach countless students at universities around the world. With the advent of online education and the growing demand for quality instruction, this new Handbook is very timely and valuable. The editors have assembled an outstanding group of authors who offer many highly useful insights and tools for more effective and innovative teaching in political science. This important book should be of broad interest to political scientists interested in cutting-edge curricular and pedagogical developments.' --Steven Rathgeb Smith, Executive Director, American Political Science AssociationTable of ContentsContents: PART I: CURRICULUM AND COURSE DESIGN 1. Best Practices in the American Undergraduate Political Science Curriculum E. Fletcher Mcclellan 2. Capstone Courses and Senior Seminars as Culminating Experiences in Undergraduate Political Science Education Paul E. Sum 3. Teaching Politics to Practioners John Craig 4. Best Practices in Professional Development in Graduate Education Clodagh Harris 5. Distance and Online Course Design J. Simon Rofe 6. Student and Civic Engagement: Cultivating the Skills, Efficacy and Identities that Increase Student Involvement in Learning and in Public Life J. Cherie Strachan 7. Curricular and Program Assessment Techniques in the United States Kerstin Hamann 8. Performance Assessment in Europe Alasdair Blair 9. Course Based Assessment and Student Feedback William J. Miller 10. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Political Science Brenda Kauffman 11. Promoting Information Literacy and Information Research Stephen Thornton 12. Internationalization of the Curriculum (Bologna Process) Erkki Berndtson 13. Promoting Employability and Jobs Skills via the Political Science Curriculum Simon Lightfoot PART II: TEACHING SUBJECT AREAS 14. After the Apocalypse: A Simulation for Introduction to Politics Classes Wendy L. Watson, Jesse Hamner, Elizabeth A. Oldmixon and Kimi King 15. Teaching Conflict and Conflict Resolution Agnieszka Paczynska 16. Teaching about Diversity Issues Boris E. Ricks 17. Teaching Gender Politics Fiona Buckley 18. Teaching Graduate Research Methods Mitchell Brown 19. Teaching Undergraduate Research Methods Cristina Leston-Bandeira 20. Teaching Political Theory Matthew J. Moore 21. Teaching Controversial Topics David Malet 22. Teaching at the Community College: Faculty Role, Responsibilities and Pedagogical Techniques Erin Richards 23. Teaching International Relations Rebecca Glazier PART III: IN CLASS TEACHING TECHNIQUES 24. Effective Syllabus Design John Ishiyama and Robert G. Rodriguez 25. Integrating Technology into the Classroom Gabriela Pleschova 26. War, Peace and Everything in Between: Simulations in International Relations Victor Asal, Chad Raymond and Simon Usherwood 27. Developing Your Own In-Class Simulations: Design Advice and a ‘Commons’ Simulation Example Mark A. Boyer and Elizabeth T. Smith 28. Group Work in Political Science: How To Get Collaboration into the Classroom Bobbi Gentry 29. Designing Team-Based Learning Activities Andreas Broscheid 30. Experiential Education in Political Science and International Relations Elizabeth Bennion 31. Best Practices in Problem Based Learning Heidi Maurer 32. Developing Student Scholars: Best Practices in Promoting Undergraduate Research James M. Scott 33. Teaching International Relations with Film and Literature: Using Non-Traditional Texts in the Classroom Jennifer K. Lobasz and Brandon Valeriano 34. Promoting Course Based Writing in the Discipline Brian Smentkowski 35. Best Practices in Undergraduate Lecturing: How to Make Large Classes Work Kinga Kas and Elizabeth Sheppard 36. Political Science and the Scholarship of Teaching Jeffrey L. Bernstein 37. Getting Students to Talk: Best Practices in Promoting Student Discussion Michael P. Marks Index

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Book SynopsisThis discerning book examines China’s newly developed soft-intervention policy towards North Korea, Myanmar and the two Sudans by examining China’s diplomatic statements and behaviours. It also highlights the Chinese soft-intervention policy in economic manipulation and diplomatic persuasion in the recent generations of Chinese leadership under Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping. Providing a new perspective on the study of China through its discrepant foreign policies, Hak Yin Li delivers a comprehensive overview of the principles of Chinese foreign policy, critically examining the evolution of the Chinese non-intervention policy. Rich with empirical discussions on key cases, the book also includes interviews with Chinese scholars and provides a wide breadth of information from official sources such as China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This invigorating read will be an excellent resource for international relations scholars, policy analysts and researchers who are interested in the evolution of Chinese non-intervention policy, and China’s emerging soft-interventions in North Korea, Myanmar and the two Sudans. Readers with an interest in Chinese foreign policy and China’s normative role in shaping the world order will also find this an enlightening read.Trade Review‘Hak Yin Li’s pathbreaking analysis of China’s “non-interventionist policy” tests his concept of “soft intervention” against case studies of North Korea, Myanmar, and North and South Sudan. While most Westerners portray a rising China as a self-interested, revisionist power, which cynically rejects its principles, Li argues that China’s articulated norm of “non-interference” makes it a “self-restrained rising power”, whose actions diverge from US hegemonic activity, thereby suggesting that China’s rise may be less threatening to the international order.’ -- David Zweig, Professor Emeritus, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China‘Many Americans have regarded China's rise as posing a threat to the US. However, how many of them have paid attention to the fact that the United States has been fighting wars in so many places of the world while China has focused on gaining greater wealth, power and influence? How to explain the difference of foreign policy behavior between the two countries? In this book Hak Yin Li has answered these questions, by explaining the origins and evolution of China’s non-intervention foreign policy. While many have been critical about China’s non-intervention policy in areas such as trade and investment, it is exactly this policy that has helped China. Everyone who is interested in understanding China’s rise must read this book.’ -- Yongnian Zheng, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, ChinaTable of ContentsContents: Preface and acknowledgements 1. Introduction to the rise of China 2. China: between a revolutionary and a revisionist power 3. Two policy faces and the case of China 4. Evolution of the Chinese non-intervention policy 5. North Korea: getting Kim’s family back on track 6. Myanmar: stabilizing the Indo-China peninsula 7. Sudan: pulling the two Sudans out of the fire 8. Is China a self-restrained rising power? Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWith a key geostrategic location and valuable maritime resources, the South China Sea has become the epicentre of several ongoing territorial and maritime disputes. This book assesses what can be done to avert the possibility of outright conflict, and to fully harness the Sea's potential for the security of the region and the world at large. An original collection of insightful contributions by leading international authorities and the next influential generation of scholars, these chapters explore the latest diplomatic developments through in-depth analyses on issues affecting East Asian security. The book includes a wide range of views on the topic, covering security, legal and environmental problems, while crucially highlighting the complexity of current tensions. It offers a timely and thorough look into the region, offering potential pathways to improve the security in and around this troubled sea. Academics, students and policymakers engaged in issues related to the law and politics of the sea, as well as specialists in Asian studies and international relations more generally, will benefit from the insight into the intricate diplomatic and security environment of the South China Sea.Contributors include: J. Batongbacal, R. Beckman, L. Buszynski, R. Calvert, J. Kraska, T.T. Le, R.P.M. Lotilla, D. Mair, T.L.A. Nguyen, J.G. Odom, D.H.Phan, A. Scobell, T.T.Thuy, H.D. Vu, T.C. Vu, J.B. Welfield, X. Wu, M. Yahuda, J. YouTrade Review'An excellent collection of work by an A-list of South China Sea experts. It cuts through myth and misunderstanding about the disputes over territory and resources with rigour. Well-written contributions from a wide range of viewpoints lay out the problems and routes towards their possible solutions with great clarity.' --Bill Hayton, Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK'This book contains a comprehensive analysis of the Law of the Sea for building a maritime order in the South China Sea, written by international experts on maritime affairs. I recommend this book to those who are interested in the matter.' --Hasjim Djalal, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I. THE SOUTH CHINA SEA: GEOECONOMIC AND GEOPOLITICAL DRIVERS OF A CHANGING SEASCAPE 1. Getting beyond slow boil in the South China Sea Andrew Scobell 2. Economic (asymmetrical) interdependence and territorial disputes Michael Yahuda 3. China’s South China Sea strategy and Sino-US discord Wu Xiangning and You Ji 4. The South China Sea: An arena for great power strategic rivalry Leszek Buszynski PART II. INTERNATIONAL LAW: LAND, SEA, AIR AND CLAIMS 5. Entitlements of maritime features and the Paracels dispute revisited Vu Hai Dang 6. The exclusive economic zone and foot security for developing coastal states in the South China Sea James Kraska 7. Constructions at sea: Impacts and legal regime Nguyen Thi Lan Anh 8. Air defense identification zones: Implications for freedom of overflight and maritime disputes Robert Beckman and Phan Duy Hao 9. Maritime claims in the South China Sea and freedom of navigation operations Jonathan G. Odom PART III. TOWARD A COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA 10. A regional ocean governance framework for the integrated management of the environment and biological resources in the South China Sea Vu Thanh Ca 11. Post-South China Sea arbitration challenge: Toward regional cooperation for the environmental sustainability of the East Asian seas Raphael P. M. Lotilla 12. Energy drivers for offshore cooperation Dylan Mair and Rachel Calvert 13. Different strokes for different folks: A second look at UNCLOS Part XV dispute settlement mechanisms and the South China Sea disputes Jay Batongbacal Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisIn this thoughtful and original book, social scientist Olivier Godard considers the ways in which arguments of justice cling to international efforts to address global climate change. Proposals made by governments, experts and NGOs as well as concepts and arguments born of moral and political philosophy are introduced and critically examined. Godard contributes to this important debate by showing why global climate justice is still controversial, despite it being a key issue of our times.Godard first points out the huge differences between the foundations of conflicting proposals, for instance between a cosmopolitan viewpoint and an international one. He then explores controversies over climate justice proposals and provides a rigorous criticism of those based on historical responsibility. Finally, he demonstrates how issues of justice are reconfigured by instrumental regimes of coordination, such as a global carbon market. Inspired by the French school of justification, this book shines an insightful light on the failure of climate change debates to develop a convincing standard moral and political theory.Including elements from systems theory, economics and law, this book will be of interest to scholars and students of moral and political philosophy, economics and social sciences, as well as experts working on climate negotiations and concerned stakeholders.Trade Review‘Godard knows the facts, has a very good overview of the philosophical literature on the subject and is perfectly informed about the political discussions of the last quarter of a century. His quest is not for a new justification of global climate justice, but for a way to bring us further than the many already existing conceptions have brought us hitherto.’ -- Norbert Campagna, Ethical Perspectives'Justice considerations lie at the heart of international discussions to deal with climate change. This timely book, by one of the best scholars and advisors on climate policy, provides a comprehensive, yet rigorously critical (with due emphasis on the peculiarities of the international sphere), account of existing demands on the matter, from ''intergenerational equity'' to ''equal rights for every human being'' to the ''historical responsibility of the North''. It ends with a new framework, drawn from justification theory, for articulating concrete compromises out of rival viewpoints. A must-read for climate policy makers, advisors, analysts and scholars.' -- Bernard Sinclair-Desgagné, HEC Montréal, Canada'For all its details, climate change is fundamentally a moral issue. Godard manages with elegance and sharp analysis to guide us through the big philosophical, economic and political questions.' -- Thomas Sterner, University of Gothenburg, Sweden'How to propose a theory of climate justice that takes seriously the need for States to voluntarily agree on a common climate regime? How to apply Boltanski and Thévenot's approach to justification to this issue? These are two of the many issues addressed in this book. It is the very personal outcome of decades of in-depth work devoted to bridging ideas from international relations, political philosophy, environmental economics and first-hand observations of climate negotiations. Timely and insightful!' -- Axel Gosseries, University of Louvain, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Whither justice? 3. Justice and international coordination 4. Justice and climate change: data and proposals 5. The puzzle of intergenerational equity 6. Historical responsibility for climate change 7. The equitable sharing of a carbon budget 8. Climate justice in the light of justification theory 9. Beyond justice References Index

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Book SynopsisEurope has talked itself into a refugee and security crisis. There is, however, a misrecognition of the real challenge facing Europe: the challenge of managing the relationship between Europeans and the currently stigmatized 'others' which it has attracted. Making the case against a 'Europe of walls', Robin Wilson instead proposes a refounding of Europe built on the power of diversity and an ethos of hospitality rather than an institutional thicket serving the market. Providing a robust critique of the moral panic surrounding migrants and security dominating the European public sphere, this book explains why old models for managing cultural diversity in Europe no longer work, and why their obsolescence has led to morbid symptoms. Incorporating discussion of the eurozone crisis and the associated insecurity and the rise of xenophobic populists, Wilson provides an insider account of how the Council of Europe has, over a decade and a half, developed a new paradigm of intercultural integration. He builds theory into this model, drawing on work on cosmopolitanism in the social sciences, also emphasizing the empirical validity of the approach. With its handling of critical issues currently facing Europe, this book is of interest not only to academics across the social sciences, undergraduate students of politics and sociology and postgraduate students of cultural and European studies, but also to policy-makers and NGO practitioners.Trade Review'In an extremely well-documented and surgically analytical volume, Robin Wilson charts the fall of Europe as a moral beacon of the free world during the 2015 ''refugee crisis'' and its aftermath. But he also raises hope amidst the gloom. A new paradigm of integration conjoining equality, diversity and inclusion is being embraced by a growing coalition of (mostly local) leaders. Wilson convincingly shows that intercultural integration is a win for both solidarity and prosperity. Is it also the early sign of a new liberal consensus to the assorted economic, environmental and geopolitical crises in the age of human mobility?' --Irena Guidikova, Head of Inclusion and Anti-discrimination Programmes, Council of EuropeTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: the Barbarian at the gate 2. The old order: how Europe used to manage cultural diversity 3. ‘Morbid symptoms’: the failure of prior social models 4. What went wrong? 5. In search of scapegoats: the crisis of European capitalism and its misrecognition 6. Europe’s moral conscience: the Council of Europe takes the stage 7. The new paradigm: intercultural integration 8. Cosmopolitanism: the class consciousness of frequent flyers? 9. Trying it out: the Intercultural Cities programme 10. Europe facing the world: an ethos of hospitality 11. Conclusions: beyond an unending ‘crisis’ Index

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Book SynopsisThe 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change marked a reset of global climate policy, but was jeopardised by the partisan nature of the debates. In this unique overview, Aynsley Kellow suggests that global policy on climate change should have started with the Paris Agreement, and that almost a quarter of a century has been wasted following the wrong path. Looking critically at the interplay between interests, science, and global norms, Negotiating Climate Change shows how the initial selection of the wrong `metapolicy' hindered the development of global climate policy. Examining key debates, and the problems which arose from them, Kellow exposes the failings of the Kyoto Process and the subsequent issues raised in the negotiations culminating in the Paris Agreement. Providing analysis of the failings of past decades as well as looking towards the future of climate policy, this book will be invaluable to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of global environmental politics, environmental governance and international relations, as well as for policy workers in agencies involved in climate policy.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Metapolicy and Global Climate Policy 2. Business Interests, Energy Competition, and Climate Change 3. Climate Science, Problem Definition and Agenda Setting 4. Norms in Climate Negotiations 5. Minilateralism and Forum Shopping: Negotiations and Multiple Arenas 6. Paris: The End – or a New Beginning? References Index

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Book SynopsisResource security is a new battleground in the international politics of the Asia-Pacific. With demand for minerals and energy surging, disputes are emerging over access and control of scarce natural resource endowments. Drawing on critical insights from political economy, this book explains why resources have emerged as a source of inter-state conflict in the region. Jeffrey Wilson shows how resources have emerged as a new cause of tension between key regional powers, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Russia and the United States. He focuses on three in-depth case studies of contemporary resource conflicts in Asia; the regional scramble for oil and gas, the 'iron ore war' between Australia and China, and the threat of rare earth minerals to economic and military security. International Resource Politics in Asia-Pacific will appeal to students and academics of international political economy, international relations and Asian studies. It will also be of interest to policymakers, practitioners, managers and analysts of the Asia-Pacific region.Trade Review'Few topics will be of greater importance to countries in the Asia-Pacific region in the coming decades than resource security. In this meticulously researched book, Jeffrey Wilson provides a comprehensive investigation of resource politics in the region, arguing persuasively that these are best explained through understanding the domestic and international factors that lead to the securitisation of resource issues.' --John Ravenhill, University of Waterloo, Canada'Jeffrey Wilson's book masterfully explains how domestic interests and economic imperatives combine in securitizing resource politics in the Asia-Pacific. The book is theoretically intriguing, extremely rich in its empirical analysis, and an excellent read. A must-have for scholars of international security and anyone interested in the emerging epicenter of global resource politics.' --Andreas Goldthau, Royal Holloway University of London, UK'Jeffrey Wilson should be congratulated for having produced an extremely impressive manuscript on a timely topic that is garnering ever more attention. Academics have perhaps been less quick than political commentators to catch on to the significance of international resource politics in the Asia-Pacific region, but here Wilson blazes a trail for IPE scholars who hope to get to grips with the issue. His book provides a compelling account of what is at stake when insatiable wants meet finite resources.' --Matthew Watson, University of Warwick, UKTable of ContentsContents: Part I: International resource politics in the Asia-PacificChapter 1. Introduction: Asia-Pacific resource politics between boom and crisis?1 2. Natural resources in international politics? Part II: Governmental approaches to resource security in the Asia-Pacific 3. Consumer politics – resource mercantilism? 4. Producer politics – resource nationalism? 5. Regional politics – soft law cooperation? Part III: International resource conflicts in the Asia-PacificChapter 6. The Northeast Asian scramble for resource? 7. The Australia-China iron ore war? 8. Securitising rare earth minerals? Part IV: Regional resource futures 9. Conclusion: Asia-Pacific resource politics from boom to bust? Index

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Book Synopsis'In a period marked by nationalism and populism, the relevance of the roles played by parliaments is sometimes underestimated and rather deserves greater attention. The book edited by Raube, Wouters and Muftuler-Bac gathers a group of leading scholars in the field of parliamentary studies and contributes to bridge a gap in a very sensitive policy field, that is to say the external relations of the European Union. A wide list of approaches and theoretical and empirical investigations demonstrates that, despite the dominant influence of the executive branches of government, not only networking of parliaments has enlarged, but also traditional and innovative roles, i.e. control and conflict mediation, have been amplifled and diversified. Therefore, parliaments are far from being put aside.'- Daniela Irrera, EuropeNow This insightful companion examines the role of parliaments in the external relations of the EU, a relatively under-explored topic of research in an increasingly complex international relations environment. In fact, this volume challenges the dominant perspective, demonstrating the increased networking of parliaments both within the EU and with external actors, shedding light on the growing role of parliamentary scrutiny, control and conflict mediation. Providing a comparative overview of parliamentary action in EU external relations, this book considers both the conceptual basis of these actions and examines key case studies for empirical analysis. It situates the EU's internal and external dimension of parliamentary cooperation in a wider context, engaging in a debate that goes beyond the EU into relationships with neighbouring regions as well as parliamentary institutions from other areas of the globe. Advanced students and researchers of EU external relations and global governance will greatly benefit from reading this timely book. At the same time, international relations and political science scholars will also appreciate this thorough and comprehensive volume.Contributors include: M.A. Afke Groen, M.A.H.K. Belley, K. Biedenkopf, T. Christiansen, A. Cianciara, I. Cooper, R. Cutler, M.A.F. De Vrieze, S. Delputte, I. Demirsu, M.A.D. Fonck, J.E. Fossum, D. Fromage, M. Gianniou, M. Góra, M.A.C. Glahn, S. Gürkan, D. Jan i , T. Lenz, C. Lord, M. Müftüler-Baç, G.G. Müller, X. Nuttin, L. Oehman, D. Peters, M.A.I. Petrova, K. Raube, L. Redei, G. Rosén, Z. Selden, M.A. Shaohua Yan, S. Stavridis, A. von Lingen, W. Wagner, J. Wódka, J. WoutersTrade Review'If you believe that external relations constitutes the next frontier of democratic assertion in the EU; if you are a sceptic and ask what difference can parliaments at all levels make to the EU's external policy; if you are intrigued by the connection between transnational parliamentary cooperation within Europe and democratisation outside Europe; if you want to explore the many motivations, opportunities and paths for such developments under the Lisbon Treaty, and to do so in many disciplinary languages, this book is for you. An essential guide indeed.' --Kalypso Nicolaidis, University of Oxford, UK'This volume provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the role of parliaments in EU external relations, one of the most topical issues in parliamentary studies and international relations today. Overall the chapters offer normatively and empirically well-informed contributions on parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy in a variety of international and regional settings and policy areas vis-à-vis the EU. The book is a must-read for scholars and professionals working at the intersection between EU law, international law, constitutional law and political science.' --Cristina Fasone, LUISS Guido Carli, Rome, Italy'An impressive collection of chapters, gathering authors from all over Europe and beyond. All of them offer different perspectives on a phenomenon that has significantly developed during the last 30 years. The many ways through which parliaments have become one of the main actors of EU external relations and have established inter-parliamentary networks are carefully analysed and critically discussed according to both legal and political science approaches.' --Nicola Lupo, LUISS University, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: A world of parliamentary relations? Parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy in EU external relations Kolja Raube, Jan Wouters and Meltem Müftüler-Baç PART I PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION AND DIPLOMACY IN EU EXTERNAL RELATIONS: CONCEPTIONS AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES 1. Off or on field? – The multilevel parliamentary field of EU external relations John Erik Fossum and Guri Rosén 2. Inter-parliamentary cooperation in the European Union: Towards institutionalization? Thomas Christiansen and Afke Groen 3. Bringing transnationalism (once again) back in: Insights for the parliamentary dimension of European foreign policy Daan Fonck and Kolja Raube 4. EU entrepreneurship, norm diffusion and the parliamentarization of regional economic organizations Tobias Lenz 5. Rationales of inter-parliamentary cooperation in European security politics: From the Inter-Parliamentary Union to the IPC-CFSP Wolfgang Wagner PART II INTER-PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION AND DIPLOMACY ARENAS IN EU EXTERNAL RELATIONS 6. How can inter-parliamentary cooperation contribute to the legitimacy of the EU as an international actor? Christopher Lord 7. Emerging interregional parliamentarism: The case of the Baltic Assembly Robert M. Cutler and Alexander von Lingen 8. The inter-parliamentary conferences of the European Union: Discussion forums or oversight bodies? Ian Cooper 9. Actor, network, symbol: The Inter-parliamentary Conference on CFSP/CSDP Dirk Peters 10. The European Parliament in inter-parliamentary cooperation and diplomacy Diane Fromage 11. The parliamentary dimension of the EU rotating presidency: Bringing back national concerns through the “backdoor”? Stelios Stavridis and Maria Gianniou 12. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly in parliamentary diplomacy Zachary Selden and Linda Oehman PART III INTER-PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION AND DIPLOMACY IN THE EU’s NEIGHBOURHOOD 13. The Role of the European Parliament in the Enlargement Process: Insights from Inter-Parliamentary Relations with Turkey Seda Gürkan 14. External Europeanization through parliamentary cooperation: The EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee and EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee in comparative perspective Jakub Wódka and Agnieszka Cianciara 15. The Turkish-EU Cooperation on the Refugee Crisis: The Turkish Perceptions in the Parliamentary Debates Ipek Demirsu and Meltem Müftüler-Baç 16. The European Parliament as a ‘normative actor’ in inter-parliamentary cooperation? Cosima Glahn 17. The European Parliament as an agenda setter of EU policy toward its neighbourhood Magdalena Góra 18. Servants or rivals? Uncovering the drivers and logics of the European Parliament’s diplomacy during the Ukrainian crisis Daan Fonck PART IV MULTILATERAL PARLIAMENTARY COOPERATION AND DIPLOMACY IN EU EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND BEYOND 19. The Euro-Latin America Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat): Constructing a common bi-regional agenda Gustavo G. Müller 20. Cooperation between the European Parliament and the Parliament of Mercosur: Strategic partnership towards effective interregionalism and effective multilateralism Ana María Moure 21. Asia and the EU: How to add a regional dimension to the parliamentary relationship Xavier Nuttin 22. Parliamentary deliberation in inter-regional relations: Insights from the ACP-EU JPA Sarah Delputte and Yentyl Wiliiams 23. Parliamentary cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States Harrison Kofi Belley 24. Assessing the institutional capability of international parliamentary institutions and parliamentary networks in the Western Balkans and South East Europe Franklin De Vrieze 25. Inter-parliamentary cooperation in post-Soviet space: Exploring blind spots of regional dynamics Irina Petrova PART V PARLIAMENTARY DIPLOMACY ISSUE AREAS: TRADE, ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT 26. The European Parliament in EU trade relations with China: A norm and policy advocate? Shaohua Yan 27. The European Parliament and International Climate Negotiations Katja Biedenkopf 28. EU-Canada Relations and CETA: A Tale of Legislative Trade Diplomacy Davor Jančić 29. MEPs as Mediators: An Emerging Trend of Parliamentary Diplomacy? Lorinc Redei 30. Inter-parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomatic activities in an unorderly word: Concluding remarks Kolja Raube, Meltem Müftüler-Baç and Jan Wouters Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the nature, content and scope of the rules regulating the use of force in international law as they are contained in the United Nations Charter, customary international law and international jurisprudence.The book's scope is broad and covers the prohibition on the threat or use of force; the use of force in self-defence; the use of force as part of the United Nations collective security system; the use of force by regional organisations; the use of force in peacekeeping operations; the use of force for humanitarian purposes; the use of force by invitation; armed reprisals; the use of force by and against non-State actors; and the use of force in cyberspace. The book takes an insightful look at the rules regulating the use of force as they are called upon to apply to changing and challenging circumstances such as the emergence of non-State actors, security risks, new technologies and moral considerations. Its arguments balance the interests of stability and change in order to enhance international law's regulatory potential regarding the use of force.This book is an important resource for students and scholars of international law, the use of force and collective security and for practitioners involved in the interpretation and application of these legal frameworks.Trade Review‘The book is a worthwhile contribution to the literature on the legal regulation of the use of force and will be useful both to the expert and the relative novice in this field. Its contribution lies in the depth of argument on most issues and the expertise of the authors, alongside the clarity of their presentation of often complex issues in an accessible form.’ -- T D Gill, The British Yearbook of International Law'Professors Buchan and Tsagourias have produced an exceptional exploration of how the international legal system regulates force. They expertly consider the subject from historical, contemporary and future perspectives. Students, scholars and practitioners alike will benefit from this full-spectrum study of how the UN Charter framework interacts and evolves with customary and other supplemental legal sources. They adroitly integrate political and moral considerations without compromising the rigour of their legal work to produce a formidable and lasting contribution to this challenging field of law.' -- Professor Sean Watts, United States Military Academy at West Point, US'A compelling review and reassessment of the jus ad bellum, which fully takes account of the dramatically changing landscape of international relations, the erosion of state sovereignty and the emergence of new technologies.' -- Professor Nigel D. White, University of Nottingham, UK'This is a lively, readable and concise account of the regulation of the use of force, bursting with contemporary examples. The use of force is perhaps the most contentious area of international law, its terms being loaded with presuppositions about law, politics and social relations. The authors present the material clearly for our assessment, while their present voice reminds us that there can be no finite answers to these difficult questions.' -- Professor Pål Wrange, Stockholm Centre for International Law and Justice, Stockholm University, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. Historical development of the jus ad bellum 2. The prohibition on the threat or use of force 3. The right of individual and collective self-defence 4. Other forms of the use of force: humanitarian intervention, armed reprisals and intervention by invitation 5. Cyber attacks, use of force and self-defence 6. The United Nations collective security system and the use of force 7. Regional organisations, collective security and the use of force 8. Peacekeeping operations 9. International law on the use of force: quo vadis? Bibliography Index

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