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Book SynopsisThis timely Handbook offers a detailed cross-policy assessment on the need, locale and impact of regional cooperation and integration, addressing how the principles of regional integration have affected multi-level governance and subsequent public policy. Individual chapters provide explanations of what regional cooperation means in a specific policy area, identify relevant theories, and present empirical evidence to support the arguments outlined. The Handbook of Regional Cooperation and Integration brings together a diverse range of expert contributors who deftly explore regional cooperation across a number of key policy areas, including migration, trade, the digital sphere, finance, security, democracy and higher education. Through a comprehensive analysis of the nature of and need for regional cooperation in today’s world, this Handbook argues for greater and more pressing discussions on regional policy, the value of integration and its resulting application in organisations. A crucial text for global governance, international relations and public policy academics and students, this is also an invigorating read for regional studies scholars. The Handbook ’s in-depth study of practical applications makes this suitable for public officials in the sector, as well as regional organisation and think tank staff.Trade Review‘This book is very timely because the challenges of climate change, peace and security and sustainable development we face require regional collaboration and solidarity to successfully tackle. The collaboration between regions in the global South and global North is also crucial for resolving these issues.’ -- Tshilidzi Marwala, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Rector of United Nations University‘Philippe de Lombaerde and his ardent team of fearless experts have produced more than a timeless reference manual on the economics of cooperation. This innovative, rigorous, and readable compendium is also a blueprint for thinking about the economy of togetherness—and practicing it happily but without illusions or regrets in a globalized world of dilemmas and trilemmas.’ -- Célestin Monga, Harvard University, US‘An enlightening exploration of regional cooperation's profound impact. This book navigates the complexities of integration, revealing its potential to foster progress and prosperity while illuminating the significance of regional integration in shaping international trade dynamics. An essential read for policymakers, economists, and trade enthusiasts alike.’ -- Alfred K'Ombudo, Principal Secretary, Trade, Kenya‘This extraordinary book presents and analyzes the multi-dimensional universe of regional cooperation and integration. Across seventeen policy areas, it explores the potential of innovative regional frameworks with solid economics and beyond. This is a product of UNU-CRIS’s extensive research networks and Dr. De Lombaerde's superb leadership.’ -- Fukunari Kimura, Keio University, Japan and Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), IndonesiaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Handbook of Regional Cooperation and Integration: why, where, and so what? 1 Philippe De Lombaerde PART I REGIONAL COOPERATION AND INTEGRATION BY POLICY AREAS: WHY?, WHERE?, SO WHAT? 1 Regional migration governance 22 Ine Lietaert and Antoine Pécoud 2 Regional trade liberalisation 38 Justine Miller, Glenn Rayp, and Samuel Standaert 3 Common markets 63 Jacques Pelkmans 4 Regional digital governance 108 Jamal Shahin, Sophie Hoogenboom, Carlota Morais, and Mauro Santaniello 5 Regional financial cooperation and regional financial arrangements 123 Yaechan Lee and William N. Kring 6 Regional monetary integration: multilateral currency unions in operation 143 Ad van Riet 7 Regional security cooperation 164 Amandine Gnanguênon and Stephanie C. Hofmann 8 Regional democracy protection 182 Stefano Palestini 9 Regional protection of human rights and the environment 197 Liliana Lizarazo Rodríguez and Deborah Casalin 10 Regional tax governance 223 Dries Lesage, Wouter Lips, Eli James Moskowitz, and Attiya Waris 11 Regional social policies: aspirations, vernacularisation, or new forms of solidarity? 243 Alexandra Kaasch, Amanda Shriwise, Tuba Agartan, Sarah Cook, Jeremy Seekings, and Rangsan Sukhampha 12 Regional cooperation in higher education 266 Meng-Hsuan Chou, Jeroen Huisman, and Maria Pilar Lorenzo 13 Regional cultural cooperation 289 Domenico Valenza and Nahuel Oddone 14 Regional cooperation for health 311 Obijiofor Aginam 15 Regional science and innovation policies 326 Susan Schneegans and Luc Soete 16 Regional management of stranded hydro-carbon assets and the energy transition 351 Fatima Denton 17 Cross-border water management 372 Martha Cassidy-Neumiller, Nidhi Nagabhatla, M. Rafiqul Islam, and Alix Debray PART II CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS 18 Regionalism as policy autonomy in post-colonial contexts: insights from Africa 398 Tim Shaw, Janet M. Kiguru, and Elijah Nyaga Munyi 19 Multi-level governance 417 Diana Panke and Sören Stapel 20 Regional organisations and their resources 431 Frank Mattheis 21 Regional organisations: a multidimensional approach to policy scope 442 Anja Jetschke and Sören Münch 22 Build your own regional integration indicator system 460 Philippe De Lombaerde

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the opportunity to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.Space policy is now a top priority in international relations. This timely Research Agenda takes the definition of space policy itself as an object of analysis rather than as an unquestioned premise. It presents the multi-faceted spectrum of elements combined within space policy which are crucially relevant to security, welfare and modern society.Chapters demonstrate why space matters and how space policy research has reflected this during the past half-century. Expert international contributors set out a forward-looking research agenda for the 2020s, identifying key problems and conflicts related to the topic and exploring policy, regulatory approaches and diplomatic mechanisms to reach possible solutions. The types of actors and institutions playing a key role in space policy are also examined through an interdisciplinary lens. Scholars and students of political science, international relations and law will find this to be a sophisticated, cutting-edge resource for analysing and understanding the multi-dimensional impacts of space policy.Trade Review‘The space industry is rapidly evolving and as a result, space policy plays an increasingly important and impactful role. The Research Agenda for Space Policy covers pressing topics which have been at the center of the space policy discourse and will continue to be in the 2020s. Esteemed global space policy shapers have contributed to this work, and it is a must read for students, academics, industry, and anyone with an interest in the future of space policy.’ -- Nobu Okada, Founder and CEO Astroscale, Japan‘Space activities today are critical to the daily lives of billions of people. Yet the field of space policy, how governments make decisions governing space activities, is ill-defined with many open questions. A Research Agenda for Space Policy aims to fill this lacuna with a comprehensive look at space policy issues that reflect the diversity of views in the international space community. This scholarly work provides a useful framework for asking – “what are we doing in space and why?” -- ’– Scott Pace, George Washington University, former Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: A research agenda for space policy in the 2020s xxi 1 Outer space as a global commons and the role of space law 1 Olavo de O. Bittencourt Neto 2 International cooperation and competition in outer space 19 Larry F. Martinez 3 Emergence of and perspectives for a new paradigm in space diplomacy 37 Kenneth Hodgkins and Adam Routh 4 Space traffic management for the future 53 Kimitake Nakamura 5 Approaches to space technology developments 71 Didier Alary 6 Militarization and securitization of outer space 89 Arne Sönnichsen 7 Regional policy approaches to space security in the US, Asia and Europe 103 Pascal Legai 8 Critical infrastructure protection and space system resilience 117 Christian Heideck and Niklas Reinke 9 Space for public policies 133 Isabelle Sourbès-Verger 10 Space and economic development on Earth: the case of blue economy 151 Annalisa Donati, Lauryn Lee Hallet and Jean-Jacques Tortora 11 Use of outer space resources 171 Fabio Tronchetti 12 Settling in outer space 187 P.J. Blount 13 Space, society and public value 203 Rick Wylie, Estelle Godard and Gianluigi Baldesi 14 Space as a source of inspiration, identity and the arts 219 Saskia Vermeylen Index 235

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Book SynopsisCurrent conceptions of mediation can often fail to capture the complexity and intricacy of modern conflicts. This Research Handbook addresses this problem by presenting the leading expert opinions on international mediation, examining how international mediation practices, mechanisms and institutions should adapt to the changing characteristics of contemporary international crises. Chapters consider the challenges facing the international community when aiming to achieve lasting resolutions in intrastate and interstate conflicts during acute periods of crisis and potential or actual violence escalation. The authors also provide much-needed context for 'gray zone conflict', the actions of non-state actors, gender dynamics and biases that hinder mediation. The ever-expanding role of mediation means authors also cover human security, climate diplomacy and cyber disputes. Using extensive analysis of salient cases as well as quantitative studies of aggregate trends, this Research Handbook is the vital reference work for mediation in contemporary international politics. The concluding chapter explores the overarching themes and key policy recommendations from the leading voices in mediation. An essential reference for postgraduate researchers of international politics, this Research Handbook provides both quantitative and qualitative analysis to further case knowledge for research. In addition, the case studies and concluding chapter will be a much-needed resource for policymakers and practitioners in defence policy and peace advocacy due to their emphasis on lessons learned and best practice.Contributors include: P. Aall, Z. Bakaki, J.A. Bangerter, M. Barrett, K. Beardsley, D. Belo, T. Böhmelt, A. Boutellis, M. Brecher, D. Carment, A.B. Çelik, K. Christie, C.A. Crocker, D.E. Cunningham, K. DeRouen Jr., P.F. Diehl, Y. Duman, S.S. Gartner, M. Gelfand, S. Gent, Z. Goncz, J.M. Greig, F.O. Hampson, E. Hoffman, P.T. Hopmann, L. Hultman, L. Kemp, R.C. Maness, M.M. Melin, E.J. Menninga, M. Nikolko, P. Olander, A.P. Owsiak, D. Quinn, L. Reid, M. Sarver, N. Schreffler, J.A. Stevenson, I. Svensson, B. Valeriano, S. Vukovic, P.B. White, J. Wilkenfeld, M.-J. Zahar, I.W. ZartmanTrade Review'This is a superb collection of articles on mediating international crises, one of the best I have seen. It is thematic, with insightful, well-informed contributions from accomplished scholars and experts, which, importantly, consider critical changes in the characteristics of the international system. It includes rich policy-relevant recommendations, especially in the concluding chapter. Highly recommended for scholars and practitioners alike.' --Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland, College Park and the Brookings Institution, US'Given the sterling list of contributors, the reader is likely to have high expectations of this book - and s/he will not be disappointed! It ranges over all the key aspects of mediation and covers them well by theory, large-N empirical analysis, and case studies.' --Nils Petter Gleditsch, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), NorwayTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to Mediating International Crises Jonathan Wilkenfeld, Kyle Beardsley, and David Quinn Part I Contemporary Issues in Mediating International Crises 2. International Crises Jonathan Wilkenfeld and Michael Brecher 3. Mediating Complex Crises Kyle Beardsley, David Quinn, and Jonathan Wilkenfeld 4. Preaching What We Practice: Defining Gray Zone Challenges for Policymakers and Academics John A. Stevenson 5. Mediation in the Emerging International Environment: From Hierarchy to Improvisation Chester A. Crocker, Fen Osler Hampson and Pamela Aall Part II Mediating Interstate Crises 6. Mediation and Its Compatibility with Other Conflict Management Approaches J. Michael Greig, Andrew P. Owsiak, and Paul F. Diehl 7. Cultural Ties Across Crises: The Diffusion of Mediation from Crisis to Crisis Tobias Böhmelt and Zorzeta Bakaki 8. Supply Side Incentives for Mediation: Which Actors Mediate International Crises and Why? Molly M. Melin and Paul Olander 9. Satisficing in International Mediation: Framing, Justifying and Creating Outcomes in Peacemaking Siniša Vuković and P. Terrence Hopmann 10. Gray Zone Mediation in the Ukraine Crisis: Comparing Crimea and Donbas David Carment Milana Nikolko and Dani Belo Part III Mediating Intrastate Crises 11. The Lengths and Limits of Mediation in Intrastate Crises I. William Zartman 12. Mediation Across Different Types of Conflict Karl DeRouen Jr. and Matthew Barrett 13. The United Nations Security Council and Conflict Prevention in Self-Determination Disputes Peter White, David Cunningham, and Kyle Beardsley 14. Reputation, Experience, and Crisis Mediation Stephen E. Gent 15. Mediator Identity in Intrastate African Crises Roudabeh Kishi, David Quinn, Jonathan Wilkenfeld, and Michele Gelfand 16. Multiparty Mediation in Civil War Elizabeth J. Menninga 17. Mediation, Leverage, and the Crafting of Civil War Peace Agreements Lindsay Reid 18. Managing the Crises at Home: The Role of Suu Kyi’s Mediation Efforts in Myanmar Evan Hoffman and Kenneth Christie 19. The Challenges of Mediation in Gray Zones: The Case of Mali Marie- Joëlle Zahar and J. Arthur Boutellis Part IV Emerging Norms and the Expanding Role of Mediation 20. An Experimental Study of the Role of Gender in Selecting Third-Party Mediators in Crisis Resolution Scott S. Gartner, John Bangerter, Zackary Goncz, Michelle Sarver, Natalie Schreffler 21. Mediation and the Prevention of Violence Against Civilians Lisa Hultman 22. A Human-Security Approach to the Syrian ‘Refugee Crisis’ in Turkey: Assessing Third-Party Efforts Yasin Duman and Ayşe Betül Çelik 23. Biased Mediation Isak Svensson 24. Mediation Without Measures: Conflict Resolution in Climate Diplomacy Luke Kemp 25. The Dynamics of Cyber Dispute Mediation and Resolution Brandon Valeriano and Ryan C. Maness 26. Policy Recommendations David Quinn, Kyle Beardsley, and Jonathan Wilkenfeld References Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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 stimulating and accessible Advanced Introduction critically engages with dominant, modernist, and ahistorical narratives of development, foregrounding the overlooked dissonant discourses that are largely written out of mainstream development. It argues that development discourse and practice must remain aware of how historically unequal relations continue to be reproduced today and outlines a range of effective strategies for guiding change towards achieving global social justice.Features include: challenges to the claims of universality evident in much development scholarship exposure of critical discourses overlooked by conventional development histories identification of progressive ways to guide change towards achieving global social justice guidance on development approaches and ideas that avoid reproducing colonial forms of representation, knowledge, power, and control the foregrounding of critical postcolonial, decolonial, and feminist perspectives to identify how progressive possibilities for change can emerge. This insightful Advanced Introduction will be beneficial to students and scholars of development studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, history, and indigenous studies seeking an understanding of unequal global relations, knowledge production, and the exercise of global power and control. Further, it will be of great value to academics and students interested in postcolonialism, contemporary colonial legacies, and processes of decolonisation and decoloniality.Trade Review‘Insisting on how much and little has changed, this book dwells simultaneously in the past, present, and future of development discourse and practice. The immediacy and longevity of the insights it provides are devastating and liberatory. Read it and respond.’ -- Lisa Palmer, University of Melbourne, Australia‘This is a text that manages to be pacy and accessible, while staying founded in deep scholarship on the long history and current state of ‘development’. As well as explanation and critique, the book finishes with important ideas about how to make things work better.’ -- Emma Mawdsley, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: the development landscape 2. Mainstream development histories and ideas 3. Borders, boundaries, and classifications 4. Critically (re)thinking development 5. Promises of development: employment, health, and education 6. Migration and mobilities 7. Degradation and sustainability 8. Towards solidarity, decoloniality, and building the pluriverse References Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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 stimulating and accessible Advanced Introduction critically engages with dominant, modernist, and ahistorical narratives of development, foregrounding the overlooked dissonant discourses that are largely written out of mainstream development. It argues that development discourse and practice must remain aware of how historically unequal relations continue to be reproduced today and outlines a range of effective strategies for guiding change towards achieving global social justice.Features include: challenges to the claims of universality evident in much development scholarship exposure of critical discourses overlooked by conventional development histories identification of progressive ways to guide change towards achieving global social justice guidance on development approaches and ideas that avoid reproducing colonial forms of representation, knowledge, power, and control the foregrounding of critical postcolonial, decolonial, and feminist perspectives to identify how progressive possibilities for change can emerge. This insightful Advanced Introduction will be beneficial to students and scholars of development studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, history, and indigenous studies seeking an understanding of unequal global relations, knowledge production, and the exercise of global power and control. Further, it will be of great value to academics and students interested in postcolonialism, contemporary colonial legacies, and processes of decolonisation and decoloniality.Trade Review‘Insisting on how much and little has changed, this book dwells simultaneously in the past, present, and future of development discourse and practice. The immediacy and longevity of the insights it provides are devastating and liberatory. Read it and respond.’ -- Lisa Palmer, University of Melbourne, Australia‘This is a text that manages to be pacy and accessible, while staying founded in deep scholarship on the long history and current state of ‘development’. As well as explanation and critique, the book finishes with important ideas about how to make things work better.’ -- Emma Mawdsley, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: the development landscape 2. Mainstream development histories and ideas 3. Borders, boundaries, and classifications 4. Critically (re)thinking development 5. Promises of development: employment, health, and education 6. Migration and mobilities 7. Degradation and sustainability 8. Towards solidarity, decoloniality, and building the pluriverse References Index

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Book SynopsisRethinking and revising the established knowledge and practice of conflict resolution and management, this innovative book brings together complementary perspectives to consider novel approaches to resolving conflict after the collapse of the World Order.Examining the current system of world disorder, the authors identify ways of operating constructively and navigating conflict in order to better manage and resolve it. Analysing conventional and hybrid conflict at both international and internal state level, they look to transform current scholarship on conflict resolution and management in international relations. Chapters rethink mediation; power in peace-making; prevention of escalation; governance, protest and revolt; inclusion and representation; and the individual as subject and object in conflict resolution and management. Paving the way for future research in the field, the book outlines the need to learn how to operate within the present world disorder in order to prevent the descent into entropy. By awakening realistic creativity and examining present characteristics and future possibilities, the book develops a more positive evolution which can reinstitute an effective new system of World Order.Both prescriptive and analytical in approach, this insightful book will prove vital to students and scholars of international relations, political science and public policy, alongside policy makers looking to rethink their conflict resolution and management methods.Trade Review‘International conflict resolution is more urgently needed than ever. Unfortunately, at a time when doubt has been growing about its viability and productivity. The Rethinking by Zartman and Vuković is powerful because it does not run away from the project but insists on the necessity and possibility of managing conflict. The wealth of new ideas in this book actually makes the world better equipped to confront present and future conflicts.’ -- Ole Wæver, University of Copenhagen, Denmark‘Rethinking Conflict Resolution and Managementis a magisterial contribution to the negotiation literature by two eminent scholars of international negotiation and conflict resolution. In a world where great power rivalries and conflict are accelerating and there is an urgent need for diplomacy to steer the world away from further conflict, this book offers tangible solutions and recommendations. It should be required reading for scholars and practitioners alike and will serve as a useful text for students who want to better understand the ingredients that go into successful diplomacy and conflict management.’ -- Fen Osler Hampson, Carleton University, Canada‘This masterful book, co-authored by I. William Zartman, a leading scholar of international conflict management and negotiation for over a half century, and his young co-author, Sinisa Vuković, a rising star in this field, presents an impressive analysis of the causes of the collapse of the international order in the 21st century, of which the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the final “nail in the coffin.” It presents a clarion call to rethink virtually all assumptions of international conflict management in the future and to create new ideas necessary to reconstitute the norms, institutions, and practices of international relations to prevent global catastrophe in the decades ahead.’ -- P. Terrence Hopmann, John Hopkins University (SAIS), US‘Rethinking Conflict Resolution and Management is a book of big ideas on global peace and war. It introduces powerful new concepts, such as the “wall of inhibitions” through which belligerence breaks and constitutes a new normative reality. The volume is an inspiring, thought-provoking, but also entertaining read.’ -- Timo Kivimaki, University of Bath, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface: forward to rethinking 1. Introduction—collapsed system: rethinking world disorder 2. How the study of conflict management and resolution was rethought and expanded: a history of rethinking 3. Rethinking conflict 4. Rethinking power in peacemaking 5. Rethinking ripeness: in search of mutually enticing opportunities 6. Rethinking mediation 7. Rethinking prevention of escalation 8. Rethinking governance, protest, and revolt 9. Rethinking inclusion and representation 10. Rethinking hybrid conflicts 11. Rethinking people 12. Conclusion: onward to recreating Appendix A: PIN publications Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook expertly explores the profound transformations in international relations (IR) in recent decades. Proliferating cross-border challenges, including global financial crises, climate change, environmental degradation, irregular migration, and COVID-19, require governance structures that transcend the nation state and take both global and regional interplay, as well as problem-solving capacities, into account. Contributing authors investigate the effectiveness of international cooperation and performance in a diverse range of policy fields.Offering a comprehensive overview of the latest theoretical and empirical research on the interactions between global and regional governance, this book explicitly takes into account the rise of new powers and the Global South. It seeks to integrate perspectives, ideas and policies from both Western and non-Western societies in order to better explain relationships among multiplying actors in a highly interdependent world.This cutting-edge Handbook will be an essential read for academics and students of political science, IR, and related disciplines. Professionals in diplomatic, developmental, environmental, trade, and financial fields will also benefit from its accessible evaluation of global and regional governance.Trade Review‘This is the most impressive collection of essays on regionalism and global governance that I know. It is distinctive by bringing the work on global governance and different processes of regionalization together instead of juxtaposing them. The editors have done a marvelous job and the volume will remain a reference work for years to come.’ -- Michael Zürn, Berlin Social Science Center, Germany‘Rüland and Carrapatoso have assembled a group of distinguished contributors for this comprehensive survey of regionalism in contemporary global governance. With sections on theorizing regionalism, global institutions, regionalism in most parts of the world, and regional cooperation on trade, finance, climate change, and security, this volume is certain to become the go-to collection for scholars in coming years.’ -- John Ravenhill, University of Waterloo, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface xii Acknowledgments xv List of abbreviations xvi 1 Introduction: issues of governance beyond the nation state 1 Jürgen Rüland and Astrid Carrapatoso PART I THEORIZING GLOBAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNANCE 2 Theorizing global governance 21 Klaus Dingwerth and Philipp Pattberg 3 Global theories of regionalism 36 Lynda Chinenye Iroulo and Tobias Lenz 4 The diffusion of institutions, norms, and policies among international organizations 52 Anja Jetschke 5 Democratizing global governance: coping with stakeholder plurality 68 Anna Meine and Jürgen Rüland 6 Global governance and regionalism: legal perspectives 86 Michael Riegner PART II GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND PROCESSES 7 Multilateralism: contested concept, elusive practice 103 Hanns W. Maull 8 The United Nations: in between international and global governance 119 Sascha Werthes 9 The G7 and the G20 in global governance 138 Juha Jokela 10 BRICS: Expiring political relevance and inspiring new coalitions 149 Harsh V. Pant and Tobias Scholz 11 South–South cooperation: between cooperation at eye level and accusations of neo-colonialism 161 Sandra Destradi and Julia Gurol 12 Informal clubs in global governance 172 Angela Geck PART III REGIONALISM 13 The European Union: crisis politics and integration 184 Berthold Rittberger 14 Knowing and doing regionalism in Asia: theoretical diversity and pragmatic conduct in the ASEAN regional project 203 See Seng Tan 15 Regionalism in Africa 220 Fredrik Söderbaum and Sören Stapel 16 Regionalism in the Americas: segmented, overlapping, and sovereignty-boosting 232 Andrés Malamud 17 Regionalism in Eurasia: four research puzzles 250 Evgeny Vinokurov and Alexander Libman 18 Interregionalism: why and how regions interact 264 Jürgen Rüland 19 Building blocks of regionalism? Cross-border cooperation schemes in Europe and Southeast Asia 280 Elisabetta Nadalutti 20 Regionalizing world politics? Regional organizations as actors in global fora 294 Jürgen Rüland PART IV POLICY FIELDS IN GLOBAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNANCE 21 From collective security to the construction of regional security communities: regional security governance in a global context 308 Lukas Maximilian Müller and Mark Beeson 22 Interaction between global and regional ocean governance: three models 324 Yoshifumi Tanaka 23 Trade governance: the politics of prosperity, development and weaponization 335 Amrita Narlikar 24 Exit for voice: redrawing the global financial map 351 Saori N. Katada and Hyoung-kyu Chey 25 Development thinking and practice: from carbon-led growth to low-carbon development 366 Harald Fuhr 26 Global climate governance and the challenge of regional interplay: the case of the European Union and ASEAN 382 Astrid Carrapatoso, Lena Partzsch and Anne-Kathrin Sacherer 27 Governing across regions: global environment and regionalism in Europe and Southeast Asia 401 Paruedee Nguitragool and Helena Varkkey 28 Human rights: the regional and global dynamics of change 420 Catherine Renshaw 29 Global and regional migration governance: an emerging multi-level structure? 435 Stefan Rother 30 Gendering decent work at the global–regional nexus: the International Labour Organization and UN Women 450 Rianne Mahon and Nicola Piper 31 Global health governance in a post-COVID world 462 Mely Caballero-Anthony Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This Research Agenda explores the academic field of intelligence studies and how it is developing into an increasingly international and diverse area of study.As more governments release records, and as new generations of scholars engage with the topic from a range of perspectives, the book considers how the field is becoming richer, wider, and more global in scope. Featuring contributions by a diverse range of leading intelligence scholars, it surveys a variety of core areas in, and approaches to, the study of intelligence - including technological perspectives, gender, deception, and the ‘deep state’ - highlighting how intelligence will become a greater feature of government and security in the future. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book explores not only the established elements of intelligence studies, but analyses the cutting edge of intelligence research and proposes an agenda for the continued development of the field.Offering concise and accessible discussions of developing topics in intelligence studies, this Research Agenda will be a useful guide for scholars and students of public policy, international relations and security. It will also be of interest to professionals engaged in research into security and intelligence matters.Trade Review‘Intelligence studies now expands well beyond the realm of traditional espionage into international affairs, digital media, AI and big data, private sector analysis and many other areas. Dover, Dylan and Goodman, experienced scholars, have given us the essential guide we need to the state of modern intelligence studies and its future direction.’ -- Sir David Omand, King's College London and former Director GCHQ, UK‘Intelligence studies now expands well beyond the realm of traditional espionage into international affairs, digital media, AI and big data, private sector analysis and many other areas. Dover, Dylan and Goodman, experienced scholars, have given us the essential guide we need to the state of modern intelligence studies and its future direction.’ -- Sir David Omand, King's College London and former Director GCHQ, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to A Research Agenda for Intelligence Studies and Government 1 Robert Dover, Huw Dylan and Michael S. Goodman PART I EMERGING RESEARCH TRENDS IN INTELLIGENCE STUDIES 2 Critical Security and Intelligence Studies 9 Claudia Aradau and Emma McCluskey 3 Culture in Intelligence Studies 21 Simon Willmetts 4 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Intelligence Studies 35 Huw Bennett and Claudia Hillebrand 5 AI and Ethics in Intelligence 49 Sarah Mainwaring 6 Intelligence Leadership 63 Patrick F. Walsh PART II THE GAPS IN OUR UNDERSTANDING 7 Intelligence and Biosecurity 79 Filippa Lentzos 8 Global Intelligence Studies 93 Daniela Richterova 9 Private Sector Intelligence 103 Damien Van Puyvelde and Sonia Sangiovanni 10 The Impact of Technology on Intelligence Analysis 113 Kathleen M. Vogel PART III REFRAMING INTELLIGENCE STUDIES 11 Why Intelligence Analysts Need to Write Long Papers 127 Tim Dickens 12 Deception and Intelligence in Peace and War 141 Gary Buck and Huw Dylan 13 The Deep State: Definitional Debates and Impacts 155 Robert Dover 14 Teaching Intelligence: Decolonisation, (Distance) Education and the Global Student 167 Helen Dexter 15 Post-Modern Archival Research 181 Berenice Burnett Bibliography 193 Index

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Book SynopsisProviding a contemporary discussion of ASEAN, this holistic Companion critically examines the organisation’s characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, politics and policies, internal dynamics, and external relations.This fascinating and informative Companion makes a significant contribution to the literature on ASEAN, providing a comprehensive overview of the organisation and evaluating multidisciplinary perspectives on Southeast Asian regionalism. Featuring novel insights by distinguished experts in the field, chapters examine ASEAN’s perspectives on security, human rights, and community formation, as well as analyse the relationship between ASEAN and other international organisations, including the EU. The book concludes with a discussion of contemporary discourse on ASEAN’s role in the multilateralism of the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.This stimulating and provocative Companion will be essential reading for students and academics of Asian studies, international relations, political economy, and regulation and governance. It will also be beneficial to policymakers and diplomats with an interest in multilateralism in Asia and Southeast Asian regionalism.Trade Review‘The Elgar Companion to ASEAN is perhaps the most comprehensive and relevant overview of ASEAN available today. The Companion provides a truly elaborate and learned account of almost every aspect of ASEAN that can be considered relevant in determining its shape in the modern era. It looks at issues of theory, identity, institution-building, democracy and governance, civil society, and security and economic development from within ASEAN. From outside of ASEAN, it examines the organization’s relationship with the powerful external actors and institutions that influence ASEAN’s development and mission. All of the chapters are well-written and argued and display an impressive depth of knowledge and analysis. Overall, this is one of the best and most rewarding overviews of ASEAN that I have encountered.’ -- Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface – Reflection xii 1 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations: an introduction 1 Jörn Dosch and Frederick Kliem PART I ASEAN INSIDE OUT 2 International relations theory and ASEAN: from international system and estrangement to local innovation 17 Alan Chong 3 ASEAN’s institution building after the Charter: the false promise of a rules-based community 35 Hoang Thi Ha 4 An ASEAN identity 49 Eric C. Thompson and Apichai Sunchindah 5 Regional economic integration: the ASEAN Economic Community and beyond 62 Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit 6 ASEAN and conflict management 76 Jürgen Haacke 7 ASEAN’s governance and management of non-traditional security 93 Jörn Dosch 8 ASEAN – a case of illiberal regional democracy 108 Jürgen Rüland 9 Between the eagle and the panda: ASEAN’s perspectives on human rights 122 Barry Desker 10 Track-two diplomacy and ASEAN community building 136 Vannarith Chheang 11 The critical role of peoples and the idea of civil society in ASEAN 151 Kevin Henry Villanueva PART II ASEAN OUTSIDE IN 12 ASEAN in a changing region: from the Asia-Pacific to the Indo-Pacific 163 Frederick Kliem 13 ASEAN’s dialogue mechanisms: institutionalising the quest for ASEAN centrality 177 Cheng-Chwee Kuik and Fikry A. Rahman 14 Changing conditions, changing roles: ASEAN in Southeast Asia–China relations 196 Alice D. Ba 15 The United States and ASEAN 210 Prashanth Parameswaran 16 Regional middle powers and ASEAN: Japan, Australia, and India 221 Jatswan S. Sidhu 17 Inter-regionalism: the European Union and ASEAN 233 Yeo Lay Hwee 18 ASEAN’s role in global multilateral forums 245 Albert Triwibowo 19 Conclusion 264 Frederick Kliem and Jörn Dosch Index

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Book SynopsisTwo Irelands beyond the Sea: Ulster Unionism and America, 1880-1920 uncovers the transnational movement by Ireland’s unionists as they worked to maintain the Union with Great Britain during the Home Rule era of Irish history. Overshadowed by Irish-American nationalist relations in this era, this transnational movement attempted to bridge the Atlantic to gain support for unionism from the United States. During the Home Rule era, unionists were anxious about Irish-American extremism, apprehensive of American involvement in the Irish question, and eager sought support for their own movement. Two Irelands beyond the Sea explores the political, social, religious, and ethnic connections between Irish unionists and the United States as unionists appealed to Americans for backing and reacted to Irish nationalism. The role of the United States in unionist political thought is also investigated, as unionists used American history, political systems, and Scotch-Irish ethnic traditions to bring legitimacy to their own movement. This examination drives the historical study of Irish unionism into a new arena, illustrating that Irish unionists were much more internationally-focused than traditionally portrayed. Two Irelands beyond the Sea challenges our understanding of Irish unionism by revealing the many ways in which unionists reached out to the United States, sought international support, and constructed their own image of America to legitimize the unionist movement.Trade ReviewReviews 'An original, well-researched analysis of the key elements in the relationship between Irish unionists and the US from the 1880s to partition. This book will not only be a major contribution to the historiography of unionism, but also to the literature on Irish America.' Professor Andrew Wilson, Loyola University Chicago

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Book SynopsisMost colonies became independent countries after the end of World War II, while few of them became modernized even after decades of their independence. Taiwan is one of the few to become a modern state with remarkable achievements in its economic, socio-cultural, and political development.In 1921, Taiwanese intellectuals initiated a Petition Movement for the Establishment of a Taiwanese Parliament under the colonial government. Leaders of the enlightenment also established the Taiwan Cultural Association (TCA) on October 17, 1921. These two movements led to a series of socio-cultural, political, and economic developments during the past century. This book addresses the path and trajectory of the emergence of Taiwan from a colony to a modern state in the past century. It contains four major sections on identity and political developments and explores international relations, economic development. educational and societal development, and culture and literature development.This thorough exploration will prove invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students in Taiwan history, literature, and the cultural and political economy of development as well as students studying East Asia. It offers the same wealth of information to researchers and practitioners in Taiwan-China-US trilateral relations and in cultural anthropology and practices in East Asia politics and business.Trade Review‘Peter Chow is to be congratulated for assembling this collection of fascinating studies of various aspects of Taiwanese politics, sociology, culture and economics during the past century. The chapters include analyses of aspects of Taiwanese history hitherto little discussed in Anglophone literature, thus making an important and original contribution to the international field of interdisciplinary Taiwan studies.’ -- Edward Vickers, International Journal of Asian Studies‘The combined scholarship published in A Century of Development in Taiwan: From Colony to Modern State is a well-timed overview of – and introduction to – the changes and challenges faced by Taiwan in the past and in contemporary times.’ -- Edwin Pietersma, International Institute for Asian Studies‘In this impressive collection, leading Taiwanese and international scholars provide a comprehensive assessment of Taiwan over the last century. From multiple disciplinary perspectives, they tell the tale of its remarkable and tumultuous transformation from a Japanese colony with an agrarian economy, an unequal society, and no political autonomy to today’s Taiwan, with its advanced economy, vibrant liberal democracy, equitable and inclusive multi-ethnic society, distinct cultural identity, and robust, if contested, international status.’ -- Jacques deLisle, University of Pennsylvania, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword: learning history xii Edward Friedman Foreword xviii Masahiro Wakabayashi Preface and acknowledgment xxi PART I INTRODUCTION 1 From colony to modern state: an overview of Taiwan’s path of development 2 Peter C.Y. Chow PART II TAIWANESE IDENTITY, POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2 Taiwan’s international relations 17 June Teufel Dreyer 3 From a province to a sovereign state: Taiwan’s political changes as reflected in the three critical years 1951, 1971 and 1991 40 Yi-Shen Chen 4 Rethinking Taiwanese ethnicity: notes on recent historical scholarship 57 Lung-Chih Chang 5 Identity in formation and transformation: dynamics of national identity change after Taiwan’s democratization 70 Shiau-chi Shen PART III ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SINCE THE 1920S 6 Taiwan’s industrialization and Southeast Asia during the Japanese period: a miracle growth in prewar Taiwan 92 Frank S.T. Hsiao 7 The path of Taiwan’s industrial development: from follower to innovator 146 Peter C.Y. Chow 8 Money and banking in Taiwan: country identity and the top trade partner 176 Hong-Jen Abraham Lin PART IV SOCIETAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 9 The rise and fall of civil society movements in Taiwan: 1920–2020 194 Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao 10 A century of colonial education by Japan and the KMT/ ROC party-state, 1898–1997: a comparative study of the problems of Taiwan’s national identity 217 Wan-yao Chou 11 Transformation of women’s status in Taiwan, 1920–2020 240 Doris T. Chang PART V LITERATURE AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN TAIWAN 12 The rise and fall of cultural theatre and new theatre, from the 1920s to the 1960s 263 Yin-Chen Kang 13 Modern Taiwan Literature of Taiwan: between China and the world 286 Michelle Yeh 14 Hybrid theatre: the origin and development of creative Taiwanese opera 302 Jasmine Yu-Hsing Chen 15 A century of struggle over Taiwan’s cultural self-consciousness: the life and afterlife of Chiang Wei-shui and the Taiwan Cultural Association 320 Fang-long Shih Corresponding table of Wade-Giles/Taigi and Pinyin romanization of Chinese names and terms 353 Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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.Providing a comprehensive account of America’s constitutional framework, this Advanced Introduction examines how U.S officials carry out America’s foreign policy objectives through diplomacy, trade agreements, secretive covert actions, and the use of military force. Loch K. Johnson delivers an invigorating examination of ethical and legal aspects of American foreign policy as well as providing a new perspective on topics such as domestic politics, diplomacy and policymaking.Key Features include: Analysis of the international setting for U.S. foreign policy activities Examination of foreign policy decision making from domestic, individual and international settings. Discussion of the relationship between the United States and other nations, international organizations, and various global factions. Concise and timely, this Advanced Introduction will be a beneficial read to foreign policy, American studies and international relations students and researchers. This will also be a key resource for military academies and organizations seeking a better understanding of the position of the United States in global affairs.Trade Review'American foreign policy has been on a roller-coaster ride since the end of the Cold War. Instead of ushering in an era of peace and global cooperation, we have witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ''forever wars'' in Afghanistan and Iraq, a return of isolationism (''America First'') and a looming confrontation with a rising superpower, China. Rarely has there been a greater need for a book to provide understanding and insight into the history, constitutional basis, and practice of American foreign policy. Professor Loch Johnson’s account does that, just in time.' -- Karl F. Inderfurth, Former US Assistant Secretary of State (1997-2001) and Former US Representative to the United Nations (1993-1997)'Professor Loch Johnson's Advanced Introduction to American Foreign Policy has all the qualities I look for in an excellent textbook. The writing is clear. The concepts are nicely explained. The history of U.S. foreign policy is adeptly described. The domestic and international influences on the making of foreign policy are explained in a way that students will understand. The human dimension is never ignored. And the book is concise, which gives it a clear appeal over elephantine textbooks which almost no student wants to read.' -- David M. Barrett, Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I INTRODUCTION 1. The United States as a world power 2. An analytic framework PART II THE INFLUENCES OF HISTORY 3. The formative years of American foreign policy 4. Cold war 5. American foreign policy in a fractious world PART III THE MAKING OF FOREIGN POLICY 6. The constitutional framework 7. Institutional conflict and cooperation 8. The human dimension PART IV THE INSTRUMENTS OF FOREIGN POLICY 9. Intelligence collection-and-analysis 10. Diplomacy 11. War 12. Covert action 13. Economic statecraft 14. Moral and cultural suasion PART V THE CHALLENGES AHEAD 15. A new American foreign policy Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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.Providing a comprehensive account of America’s constitutional framework, this Advanced Introduction examines how U.S officials carry out America’s foreign policy objectives through diplomacy, trade agreements, secretive covert actions, and the use of military force. Loch K. Johnson delivers an invigorating examination of ethical and legal aspects of American foreign policy as well as providing a new perspective on topics such as domestic politics, diplomacy and policymaking.Key Features include: Analysis of the international setting for U.S. foreign policy activities Examination of foreign policy decision making from domestic, individual and international settings. Discussion of the relationship between the United States and other nations, international organizations, and various global factions. Concise and timely, this Advanced Introduction will be a beneficial read to foreign policy, American studies and international relations students and researchers. This will also be a key resource for military academies and organizations seeking a better understanding of the position of the United States in global affairs.Trade Review'American foreign policy has been on a roller-coaster ride since the end of the Cold War. Instead of ushering in an era of peace and global cooperation, we have witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attacks, ''forever wars'' in Afghanistan and Iraq, a return of isolationism (''America First'') and a looming confrontation with a rising superpower, China. Rarely has there been a greater need for a book to provide understanding and insight into the history, constitutional basis, and practice of American foreign policy. Professor Loch Johnson’s account does that, just in time.' -- Karl F. Inderfurth, Former US Assistant Secretary of State (1997-2001) and Former US Representative to the United Nations (1993-1997)'Professor Loch Johnson's Advanced Introduction to American Foreign Policy has all the qualities I look for in an excellent textbook. The writing is clear. The concepts are nicely explained. The history of U.S. foreign policy is adeptly described. The domestic and international influences on the making of foreign policy are explained in a way that students will understand. The human dimension is never ignored. And the book is concise, which gives it a clear appeal over elephantine textbooks which almost no student wants to read.' -- David M. Barrett, Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I INTRODUCTION 1. The United States as a world power 2. An analytic framework PART II THE INFLUENCES OF HISTORY 3. The formative years of American foreign policy 4. Cold war 5. American foreign policy in a fractious world PART III THE MAKING OF FOREIGN POLICY 6. The constitutional framework 7. Institutional conflict and cooperation 8. The human dimension PART IV THE INSTRUMENTS OF FOREIGN POLICY 9. Intelligence collection-and-analysis 10. Diplomacy 11. War 12. Covert action 13. Economic statecraft 14. Moral and cultural suasion PART V THE CHALLENGES AHEAD 15. A new American foreign policy Index

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Book SynopsisConcerns about the position and function of nation-states in the international arena have led to a growing interest in the role of cities in international relations. This timely book advances the argument that cities are becoming active and informal actors in international law-making, indicating the emergence of a ‘third generation’ of multi-level governance. Expansive in scope, the book investigates various areas of city cooperation such as the economy, migration, security, sustainable development, ecology, and the position of cities in international law. Interviews conducted with the official representatives of several cities and international institutions, including UN-Habitat, the EU Committee of the Regions, and the Congress for Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, offer key insights into the most pressing urban issues of the 21st century. Examining the latest information on the international activities of cities, this engaging book explores the possibility that cities may soon reach the level of international subjects, capable of both implementing and creating international law. Contributing to the under-represented literature on the evolving function of cities in the modern world, this prescient book will be of interest to academics and students of urban studies, international relations, political science, and international law. City authorities dealing with international cooperation will benefit from its consideration of further development opportunities.Trade Review‘Cities have increasingly captured the imagination of international scholars and practitioners. This “rise” to fame is much talked about, but the international legal practicalities often remain overlooked and in need of tangible insights. Taking us on a much welcome empirical tour between security, climate, innovation, and migration, The Role of Cities in International Relations does just that for European cities, with a timely intervention rooted in clear research material – a useful read for lawyers and legal, as much as IR, scholars alike!’ -- Michele Acuto, University of Melbourne, Australia‘Built on substantial empirical enquiry, the book represents a systematic attempt to develop a theoretical framework for understanding the role of cities in international relations, illustrated in multiple policy domains and from various disciplinary angles. It fills an important gap in the literature.’ -- Alistair Cole, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong KongTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to The Role of Cities in International Relations 2. The position of cities in international relations and international law 3. Bilateral and multilateral diplomacy between cities and its impact 4. European cities and migration policy 5. European cities: sustainable development and environmental challenges 6. European cities and security 7. European ‘sharing cities’: new solutions for local economies and transport 8. Conclusion to The Role of Cities in International Relations Appendix: list of interviews/written answers (in chronological order) Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Research Handbook analyzes the impact of the rapid growth of digital trade on businesses, consumers, and regulators. Leading experts provide theoretical and practical insight into how to manage the legal and policy challenges of the global digital economy.Chapters cover key areas of digital trade policy and regulation, examining finance, investment, tax, AI, and security. Drawing from a broad spectrum of digital trade sub-specialisms, this Research Handbook explores diverse regional and national approaches to e-commerce, spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It scrutinizes the evolution of digital trade within the international trade system, assessing its inclusion within the WTO and the move towards digital-only agreements. Contributors investigate pressing legal controversies concerning trade protectionism, the recognition of intellectual property, and the safeguarding of personal data.This Research Handbook will be an invaluable resource for academics and students in digital trade, international law, public policy, and regulation. It will also be a useful guide for legal and political practitioners seeking to understand the emerging field of digital trade.Trade Review‘Digital trade is the future, but do we really understand what digital trade is and what challenges it poses to trade policy-makers and regulators? This Research Handbook on Digital Trade is an excellent starting point (and more) if you want to understand digital trade better. The 26 contributions, written by many of the top experts on the topic and skillfully edited by David Collins and Michael Geist, are a must-read for international trade lawyers.’ -- Peter van den Bossche, University of Bern, Switzerland‘Digital trade agreements have become the spaghetti bowl that Jagdish Bhagwhati warned us about. Moreover, these agreements are way behind data-driven developments and don't appear to be building trust. Collins and Geist have provided us with a cornucopia of insights to better understand our digital reality.’ -- Susan Ariel Aaronson, George Washington University, US'The Research Handbook on Digital Trade is essential for anyone interested in the rapidly evolving landscape of global digital commerce. In this comprehensive work, David Collins and Michael Geist bring together leading experts to cover trade agreements, regional approaches, policy challenges, and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights into the complex world of digital trade law and policy. It is a must-have resource for professionals, scholars, and policy-makers alike.' -- Andrew Mitchell, Monash University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Research Handbook on Digital Trade 1 David Collins and Michael Geist PART I TRADE AGREEMENTS AND DIGITAL TRADE 2 Digital trade rulemaking in free trade agreements 9 Mira Burri 3 Three generations of digital trade provisions in preferential trade agreements 28 Rodrigo Polanco 4 E-commerce or digital trade? Why the difference should matter to trade lawyers 54 Wolfgang Alschner 5 WTO law and cross-border data flows for digital trade 73 Rolf H. Weber 6 The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA): accession to the digital-only regime 90 Joo Hyoung Lee and David Collins 7 Placing gender equality at the centre of global digital trade policy 102 Michael Geist PART II REGIONAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL TRADE: NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE 8 The EU as a digital trade actor 118 Elaine Fahey 9 Federalism and digital trade 134 Patrick Leblond PART III REGIONAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL TRADE: ASIA 10 China and WTO e-commerce negotiations 149 Henry Gao 11 Facilitating digital trade in Hong Kong 169 Bryan Mercurio 12 Digital trade agreements and digital policy space in the Republic of Korea 179 Tae Jung Park and Joo Hyun Park 13 Towards digital special economic zones: new technology, digitalization and transformation 200 Julien Chaisse PART IV REGIONAL APPROACHES TO DIGITAL TRADE: AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE AMERICAS 14 Streamlining the law on digital trade: prospects for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiations 219 Cheryl Dine 15 Legal approaches to the regulation of digital trade by Middle Eastern countries 234 Bashar Malkawi 16 Latin America: the leap from the single window to the Single Submission Portal as a way of internalizing SMEs 253 Manuel Quindimil PART V DIGITAL TRADE LEGAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES: FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TAXES 17 The compatibility of digital services taxes with World Trade Organization law 271 David Collins 18 The feasibility and desirability of applying international investment agreements to digital assets 289 Nicolette Butler and Jasem Tarawneh 19 Fintech: Technology-enabled financial innovation for digital trade 307 Lerong Lu 20 The digital nomad and the emergence of global labour mobility 330 David Collins and Ben Robinson PART VI DIGITAL TRADE LEGAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 21 The principles of algorithmic justice in the digital market 346 Maciej Hulicki 22 Artificial intelligence and law: emerging divergent national regulatory approaches in a changing landscape of fast-evolving AI technologies 370 Lijun Zhao 23 The role of artificial intelligence in international commercial arbitration in the post-Covid era 401 Muhammad Hassan Idrees and Annabelle Onyefulu PART VII DIGITAL TRADE LEGAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES: DATA, SECURITY AND IP 24 Digital economy agreements: where do we stand and where are we going? 417 Dan Ciuriak 25 Digital trade and economic security: considerations on the Japan–US Digital Trade Agreement 440 Rikako Watai 26 Digital trade and intellectual property 456 Marc D. 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Book SynopsisBuilding a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the limits of the international rules-based liberal order across a variety of issue areas, this topical book highlights how the discourse and values inherent in these long-established political arrangements are now facing a backlash.Leading scholars examine how, with a greater dispersion of power and heterogeneity of preferences, Europe navigates a system characterized by a growing deadlock in major international institutions and a lack of compliance with international rules on global governance. Chapters analyse the challenges within international organizations and the international order itself, where the global balance of power is shifting towards a multipolar system. Challenges explored include populist-nationalist movements; rising geopolitical tensions; and growing inequality, political polarization and diminishing trust in political institutions. With the pull of global competition and rising power politics, the book identifies the limits to multilateral cooperation and the shortfalls of the traditional state-based liberal order in addressing global problems, finding a need for more diversity in governance structures to deal with increased connectivity and interdependence.Multi-disciplinary in scope, this forward-thinking book will prove vital to students and scholars of international relations, politics, and law, particularly those interested in the contestation and polarization in global governance, European responses to these challenges, and the transformation of the international liberal order.Trade Review‘The “liberal international order” that the United States and Europe dominated not so long ago is now seriously contested through a combination of the rise of rival authoritarian powers and the ascent of nativist/populist leaders. This thoughtful and compelling volume addresses the strategic responses across policy fields that a constrained Europe is pursuing in this changing global order.’ -- Gregory Shaffer, Georgetown University Law Center, US‘This new and important book offers a comprehensive account of the various forces that are currently at play around the globe and those that have shaped the past century, having produced the international liberal order that is faced with a myriad of pressures. Drawing on a wide range of authors, representing different backgrounds and disciplines, this book offers new insights into the challenges that we are facing today. Focusing in particular on European responses to these pressures in the global economic political order, the authors in this volume provide the reader with in-depth analyses and point to a variety of paths that lie ahead.’ -- Amy Verdun, University of Victoria, Canada and Leiden University, the Netherlands‘This book delivers a much needed and thorough analysis of the European Union in the global order. The contributors explore crucial challenges and contestation - both internal and external - facing the EU across an impressive variety of policy areas and geographical regions. These timely analyses provide essential insights and lessons for scholars and policymakers interested in a Europe that finds itself at a crossroads and needing to adapt to significant changes in the global landscape.’ -- Chad Damro, University of Edinburgh, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Contestation and Polarization in Global Governance 1 Michelle Egan, Kolja Raube, Julien Chaisse and Jan Wouters PART I CONTESTATION AND POLARIZATION IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND CHANGING GLOBAL ORDERS 1 Global governance in the twenty-first century: end of the Bretton Woods moment? 18 Miles Kahler 2 Recasting world order: power politics, contestation and international institutions 38 Shawn Donnelly 3 The era of un-institutionalized regions: explaining the diminished prospects of regional integration in the twenty-first century 55 Nicolas de Zamaróczy 4 The European Union and United States in the era of shifting global order 76 Karol Chwedczuk-Szulc 5 Why create another Development Bank? China and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 95 Tamar Gutner 6 Contesting international economic governance: the ‘people’ and trade in the Trump and Brexit rhetoric 109 Angelos Chryssogelos 7 Populists at the G20 and G7: informal cooperation in turbulent times 125 Alex Andrione-Moylan and Jan Wouters PART II CHANGING GLOBAL ORDERS AND EUROPEAN RESPONSES 8 Contesting transatlantic relations: how weaker relations influence EU foreign policies 145 Akasemi Newsome and Marianne Riddervold 9 Divide and conquer? Europe, China and policy coherence 161 Terrence Guay and Michael H. Smith 10 What role for the EU? Domestic contestation of the EU’s global role(s) in its neighbourhood 180 Magdalena Góra 11 “Don’t stop believin’”: Germany’s turn from reflexive to strategic multilateralism 197 Niklas Helwig 12 A Trump effect on European Union climate ambitions? The European Council and Council of the EU’s responses to US climate contestation 214 Katja Biedenkopf and Franziska Petri 13 Normative power Europe in the Belt and Road Initiative: challenge for constructing the self or an opportunity for changing others? 230 Xueji SU 14 Localizing the responsibility to protect: European and Brazilian perspectives 248 Jan Wouters and Francisca Costa Reis 15 The AI global order: what place for the European Union? 265 Matthieu Burnay and Alexandru Circiumaru PART III CHANGING GLOBAL TRADE ORDER AND EUROPEAN RESPONSES 16 Keep on trading in the Free World 284 Fernando Dias Simões 17 The EU and the US on investor-state dispute settlement reform 303 Emily Gilson 18 The European Union’s global actorness in the climate change era: using Sustainable Development Goals to bring China and the US together 325 Doga Ulas Eralp 19 Tackling labour rights and environmental protection through trade and Sustainable Development Chapters: the European approach 344 Iulianna Romanchyshyna 20 Reform of international investment agreements and sustainable development: contrasting the EU and Global South approaches 358 Gudrun Zagel 21 The ‘object and purpose’ and incrementalism of investment treaties: can international investment law reinvent its identity? 379 Güneş Ünüvar Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful and timely book considers the role of great-power competition in what has come to be known as gray zone conflict. Based on cutting-edge empirical research, it addresses the question: how can interactions between adversaries in international crises be managed in ways which avoid dangerous escalation?Drawing together diverse perspectives, an interdisciplinary team of academics and policy analysts take a data-driven approach to analyzing international crises over the past 100 years. Taking the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as a backdrop for critical evaluation, chapters examine US and NATO approaches to the management of escalation in asymmetric conflicts. Ultimately, the book identifies areas where classical deterrence theory is incompatible with the realities of the contemporary conflict environment, and proposes innovative tools for managing crises in the future. Providing historical overviews of escalation management in international crises, this comprehensive book is essential reading for students and scholars of international politics, international relations, terrorism and security, and foreign policy, particularly those studying Chinese, Russian and US strategic decision making. It will also be beneficial to policy analysts, military leaders, and journalists focusing on contemporary international issues.Trade Review‘As great power competition moves into a gray zone between peace and war, this impressive team of experts provides state-of-the-art analysis and decision-making tools on how to prevent crisis escalation in this new era. A must-read for scholars and practitioners of international security and indeed for a public concerned with contemporary trends.’ -- Etel Solingen, University of California, Irvine, US‘Finally, we have a comprehensive assessment of escalation management in today's crises. In this ambitious volume, the contributors expose how prior understandings of deterrence and escalation by scholars and practitioners alike have proven inadequate to explain the realities of contemporary gray zone competition and proxy conflicts among the great powers. The authors excel in providing both diagnosis and prescription regarding threats to American security and influence. They do this through combining the strengths of different analytical approaches including quantitative examinations of 100-years of international crises, computational modeling, survey research, and simulations. Readers will gain a clear sense of the current state of the foreign policy toolkit available to manage tensions in places like Ukraine and the Taiwan Strait and how that toolkit needs to evolve going forward.’ -- Kyle Beardsley, Duke University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: managing escalation in international crises 1 Jonathan Wilkenfeld and Egle E. Murauskaite 1 International crises and the gray zone: tracing crises through history 17 Egle E. Murauskaite 2 Gray zone: defining the space in between 30 Allison Astorino-Courtois 3 Conceptual framework for managing international crises, 1990–2020 52 Egle E. Murauskaite and Allison Astorino-Courtois 4 One hundred years of international crises, 1918–2018 78 Jonathan Wilkenfeld and David Quinn 5 Regime, power, state capacity, and the use of violence in gray zone international crises 110 Egle E. Murauskaite, David Quinn, Jonathan Wilkenfeld, Allison Astorino-Courtois, and Corinne S. DeFrancisci 6 Escalation management in gray zone crises: the proxy factor 143 Jonathan Wilkenfeld, Egle E. Murauskaite, David Quinn, Devin H. Ellis, Allison Astorino-Courtois, and Corinne S. DeFrancisci 7 Public opinion in the gray zone 174 Catarina P. Thomson 8 Modeling and analyzing gray zone scenarios for crises in the Aegean Sea and South China Sea 201 Alexander H. Levis 9 Exploring the role of U.S. information operations in gray zone crises 231 Devin H. Ellis 10 Toolkit for planners and operators in gray zone crisis environments 249 Robert J. Elder and Allison Astorino-Courtois Index 275

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the theoretical debates, practical applications, and sectoral approaches in the field, this ground-breaking Handbook unpacks the political and regulatory developments in AI and big data governance. Covering the political implications of big data and AI on international relations, as well as emerging initiatives for legal regulation, it provides an accessible overview of ongoing data science discourses in politics, law and governance.With novel insights into existing and emerging debates, this cutting-edge Handbook highlights the mutual effects of big data and AI on society. Amongst other theoretical and sectoral issues, chapters analyse the liability of AI use in autonomous weapons, the role of big data in healthcare and education, the intersections between AI and gender in human rights law, and the ethics of public facial-recognition technology. Addressing the many open questions and future regulatory problems, it uses data science to investigate the dynamics between the technical aspects, societal dynamics and governance implications of big data and AI.Transdisciplinary in scope, this Handbook will be invaluable to students and researchers across the fields of politics, law, governance and data science, alongside policymakers concerned with the regulation and governance of AI and big data in public and private institutions.Trade Review‘Zwitter and Gstrein have astutely brought together an impressive collection of chapters that address key themes in the politics and governance of AI and big data. From social justice and gender to privacy and rights, the Handbook provides a solid introduction to key debates and their implications for societies.’ -- Evelyn Ruppert, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK‘This volume succeeds in bringing together a wide ranging collection of original studies in a field that is as fast developing as it is important to keep track of. The reader who is interested in normative political and governance perspectives on AI and big data will find insightful analyses and well-informed discussions of the key problems of regulation and policy making in a digital age.’ -- Jeroen van den Hoven, Delft University of Technology, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiii PART I INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Handbook on the Politics and Governance of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence 2 Andrej Zwitter and Oskar J. Gstrein PART II CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVES 1 Can AI governance be progressive? Group interests, group privacy and abnormal justice 19 Linnet Taylor 2 Big Data and the humanitarian sector: emerging trends and persistent challenges 41 Susanne Schmuck, Andrej Zwitter and Oskar J. Gstrein 3 Digital twins: potentials, ethical issues and limitations 64 Dirk Helbing and Javier Argota Sánchez-Vaquerizo 4 Governing Digital Twin technology for smart and sustainable tourism: a case study in applying a documentation framework for architecture decisions 105 Eko Rahmadian, Daniel Feitosa and Andrej Zwitter PART III PRINCIPLE-BASED APPROACHES TO THE GOVERNANCE OF BIG DATA AND AI 5 Digital transitional justice: unpacking the black box 139 Christopher K. Lamont and Medlir Mema 6 Autonomous weaponry and IR theory: conflict and cooperation in the age of AI 167 Amelia Hadfield and Alex Leveringhaus 7 Understanding emergent technology, instability and power in international political economy 188 Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn 8 Governance of AI and gender: building on International Human Rights Law and relevant regional frameworks 211 Elizabeth Coombs and Halefom Abraha PART IV SECTORAL APPROACHES TO THE GOVERNANCE OF BIG DATA AND AI 9 Better technological security solutions through human-centred design and development 245 Andrew B. Wootton, Caroline L. Davey, Dagmar Heinrich and Maximilian Querbach 10 On the governance of privacy-preserving systems for the web: should Privacy Sandbox be governed? 279 Lukasz Olejnik 11 Experiments with facial recognition technologies in public spaces: in search of an EU governance framework 315 Catherine Jasserand 12 Big Data, AI and health data: between national, European, and international legal frameworks 358 Nikolaus Forgó, Emily Johnson, Iana Kazeeva and Elisabeth Steindl 13 Governing the ‘datafied’ school: bridging the divergence between universal education and student autonomy 395 Theresa Henne and Oskar J. Gstrein PART V AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS, RIGHTS AND DUTIES 14 Artificial Intelligence and international human rights law: implications for humans and technology in the 21st century and beyond 430 Joshua C. Gellers and David J. Gunkel 15 Challenges posed by autonomous systems to liability regimes: finding a balance 456 Nynke E. Vellinga 16 Autonomous Weapons Systems in warfare: is Meaningful Human Control enough? 476 Taís Fernanda Blauth Index 504

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Book SynopsisThis timely book provides a critical consideration of one of the most pressing matters confronting global and regional strategies for suppressing transnational organized crime today: the question of the scope and rationale of States’ criminal jurisdiction over these cross-border offences. It shines a light on the complex challenges posed by transnational organized crime to international criminal law.Fulvia Staiano analyses the ways in which transnational organized crime has pushed States, as well as international organizations and institutions, to rethink the boundaries and rationale of territorial and extraterritorial State jurisdiction. The book examines consolidated instances of transnational organized crimes, such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling and trafficking in firearms, but also looks at emerging phenomena which have come to the attention of scholars and practitioners in more recent times, including cybercrime. In doing so, it draws a connection between States’ responses to ‘old’ and ‘new’ transnational crimes while providing an up-to-date analysis of international practice in this field.Contributing to the broader academic debate on the need to conceptualize transnational criminal law as an area of study separate from international criminal law, this book will be a key resource for postgraduate students, researchers and academics in the fields of public international law, criminal law, international relations, as well as social and political studies.Trade Review‘In Transnational Organized Crime: Challenging International Law Principles on State Jurisdiction, Fulvia Staiano engages in an admirably clear-eyed exploration of how states have overcome the fundamental problems of projecting their legal authority beyond their borders in order to suppress transnational organized crime, and how their practice has catalysed alteration of the orthodox international law principles of expanded territorial and extraterritorial criminal jurisdiction. This wide-ranging but concise and up-to-date analysis of the complex and rapidly evolving laws involved, deserves a place on your book-shelf.’ -- Neil Boister, University of Canterbury, New Zealand‘This is a most timely book which showcases how the international law of jurisdiction has evolved in the context of transnational organized crime, in ways that often differ from other fields of the law. The author foregrounds the peculiar interpretations which are given to jurisdictional concepts in this particular field, and convincingly explains their rationales. This book invites us to think anew about the variegated forms which jurisdictional assertions take on, depending on the issue-area.’ -- Cedric Ryngaert, Utrecht University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Transnational Organized Crime 1. Transnational organized crime as a new phenomenon on the international criminal law scene 2. The extension of territorial jurisdiction in the fight against transnational criminal organizations 3. New foundations for States’ extraterritorial jurisdiction over transnational criminal conducts 4. Contemporary solutions and challenges ahead Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Climate change will bring great suffering to communities, individuals and ecosystems. Those least responsible for the problem will suffer the most. Justice demands urgent action to reverse its causes and impacts. In this provocative new book, Paul G. Harris brings together original essays to explore innovative approaches to understanding and implementing climate justice in the future. Through investigations informed by theories from philosophy, politics, sociology, law and economics, this Research Agenda reveals the actors most responsible for climate change and suggests concrete proposals for more effective mitigation. Addressing the distribution of scarce resources and the disproportionate responsibility of affluent nations and people, this insightful book asserts that climate change is a matter of equity, fairness and social and distributive justice. It argues that climate change is shaping up to be the greatest injustice in all of human history. This analytical and thought-provoking Research Agenda will be a valuable tool for climate change researchers while its interdisciplinary approach will appeal to students and academics researching in the fields of global environmental politics, sustainability, international relations, environmental philosophy and law. The examination of the key questions of climate justice from global through to individual levels will also aid policy-makers, practitioners and activists. Contributors include: R. Attfield, I. Bailey, F. Corvino, A. Dietzel, J. Donhauser, P.G. Harris, S. Kopra, J.S. Mastaler, S.R. O'Doherty, G. Pellegrini-Masini, A. Pirni, D. Storey, C. Swingle, C. Tornel, I. Wallimann-Helmer Trade Review'In his introduction to A Research Agenda for Climate Justice, Paul Harris says that it is not far-fetched to suggest that climate change is becoming the greatest injustice ever perpetrated in all human history. He may well be right. Yet how do we get others - and in democracies, a majority of voters - to see it this way? The contributors to this book not only show, from their different perspectives, why climate change is an injustice, but also take steps towards answering that question.' --Peter Singer, Princeton University, US'What should we do? Better to start with: What should we not do? The answer: Most of what we are now doing. This demands provocative, innovative research. The contributors in this exceptional volume consider future generations, effective policies, rich and poor, wealth vs. welfare, wild creatures, technology, degrowth, risks, rights, refugees, individuals in nations, large and small. There is no better analysis of the prospects of failure and success in climate justice.' --Holmes Rolston III, Colorado State University, US'Paul Harris has assembled a collection that examines important lingering questions in climate justice but also plots a new course for research in the field. Harris and his contributors explore how climate justice might be more broadly conceptualized and effectively advanced, extending the field's focus well beyond the questions about burden-sharing among nation-states that dominated its first decade.' --Steven Vanderheiden, University of Colorado, Boulder, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface ix 1 Climate justice: the urgent research agenda(s) 1 Paul G. Harris 2 Vital needs and climate change: inter-human, inter-generational and inter-species justice 15 Robin Attfield 3 Common but differentiated responsibilities: agency in climate justice 27 Ivo Wallimann-Helmer 4 The world as it is: a vision for a social science (and policy) turn in climate justice 38 David E. Storey 5 National climate-mitigation policy: the spatial framing of (in)justice claims 52 Ian Bailey 6 Climate change and capitalism: a degrowth agenda for climate justice 64 Carlos Tornel 7 A cosmopolitan agenda for climate justice: embracing non-state actors 77 Alix Dietzel and Paul G. Harris 8 Social justice and ecological consciousness: pathways to climate justice 91 James S. Mastaler 9 Climate justice in practice: adapting democratic institutions for environmental citizenship 104 Giuseppe Pellegrini-Masini, Fausto Corvino and Alberto Pirni 10 Climate refugees: realizing justice through existing institutions 118 Justin Donhauser 11 Pre-emptive justice for future generations: reframing climate change as a ‘humanitarian climate crime’ 131 Selina Rose O’Doherty 12 Climate justice after the Paris Agreement: understanding equity through nationally determined contributions 143 Claire Swingle 13 Responsibility for climate justice: the role of great powers 158 Sanna Kopra Index 171

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Book SynopsisThis timely book explores a critical new juncture where globalisation is in retreat and global norms of behaviour are not converging. Frank Vibert provides an expert analysis on how this situation has arisen from a combination of changes in the relative power and position of nations and the different values behind the organisation of domestic government in democracies and authoritarian states.Vibert challenges the assumption that differences in the way countries organise their domestic form of government can be kept separate from rulemaking at the international level. The book examines how democracies can defend their own values relative to others, the methods of influence, and the ways of managing conflict between contending values. Comity maps a path away from impasse to where democracies cooperate to make rules for themselves that can then be extended to others. It also discusses the legitimacy of this form of international rulemaking. Vibert concludes with the need for democracies to address their own democratic backsliding and to refresh their alliances with other democracies.This book steps back from conventional claims that we are heading towards an ever more globalised world and sets out the importance of norms in shaping institutions, relationships and the techniques of rulemaking. The book will be critical reading for scholars of international relations, constitutional and administrative law, regulation, and international politics. It will also be useful for practitioners in international organisations, governments and administrative bodies.Trade Review'Comity is a triumph. In elegant, jargon-free prose it outlines a pathway out of an existential problem of our digital age - the increasing difficulty in fully-multilateral bodies to reach agreement on how to manage global problems. Authoritarian governments seek to control information and data and do not need validation from electorates for what they agree to multilaterally, while democratic governments do need to match their multilateral commitments to acceptance by individuals at home. The pathway is ''comity'' - clubs of ''like-minded'' countries seeking congruence between the content of their domestic rules and the rules for relations between themselves. Comity spells out downsides of this solution and how they can be mitigated. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of international cooperation.' -- Robert Wade, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: comity in a global perspective 2. Globalisation in reverse: the space for comity 3. Comity in context: the varieties of comity 4. Comity and light institutionalisation 5. Comity and the world beyond the group 6. Warnings: conflict 7. Warnings: capture 8. Legitimising comity 9. Conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the unpublished intelligence report “South America”, written in 1822 by Woodbine Parish, clerk at the Foreign Office, Castlereagh's private secretary and later the first British Consul to Buenos Aires. The document is transcribed, analysed and fully contextualised in order to foreground its decisive historical significance. The aim of Parish’s report was to outline British foreign policy and political strategy towards the South American revolutions at the final Congress of the Holy Alliance, held in Verona. Its publication contributes to the ongoing debates on Informal Empire, providing new empirical evidence that will enable us to better understand the social content of the political, economic and cultural relationships established between Britain and Latin America in the first half of the 19th century. The history of the document and of its author introduce the reader to the early stages of British intelligence and diplomacy with respect to an Independent Latin America, revealing the Foreign Office’s powers and limitations. Likewise, they offer an overview of the information about the South American revolutions circulating in London at the time, as well as the mechanisms used by the British government to obtain, classify and publicize this intelligence for political purposes. In this sense, the report makes evident the importance for the British government of knowing a specific historical and geographical reality in order to develop a foreign policy and political strategy. The book reflects on how this knowledge was mediated by class antagonisms and social relations (on a national and international scale) and was shaped by the stages of development of the productive forces in the regions involved. In this sense, studying the Parish family will allow us to more fully understand the role played by the increasingly influential social classes, in particular the merchants and manufacturers, in the development and implementation of a British foreign policy for Latin America.Trade Review"This book is a valuable and unique contribution for anyone interested in the historical relations between Britain and Latin America. This work will be of the utmost interest for researchers in this field, and for any reader interested in the subject." Andrés Baeza, Universidad Adolfo IbáñezTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionPart I: HistoryChapter 1. The Persistence of the Imperial QuestionChapter 2. Understanding the Latin American RevolutionsChapter 3. The Foreign Office social classChapter 4. The Woodbine Parish Report on the Revolutions in South America (1822)ConclusionsPart II: DocumentsThe Woodbine Parish Report on the Revolutions in South America (1822)Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn this timely book, leading scholar Oran Young reflects on the future of the global order. Developing new lenses through which to consider needs for governance arising on a global scale, Young investigates the grand challenges of the 21st century requiring the most urgent and sustained planetary responses: protecting the Earth’s climate system; controlling the eruption of pandemics; suppressing disruptive uses of cyberspace; and guiding the biotechnology revolution. Exploring how developments such as globalization, the rise of increasingly influential non-state actors, and the onset of the cyber age are eroding the institutional foundations of international society, this book considers the prospects for new forms of global order that differ in important ways from the familiar but increasingly problematic states system. Offering critical insights into the pressing need for institutional change to meet 21st century challenges, this book will prove beneficial to scholars working on matters involving governance on a global scale. Practitioners looking to connect their actions to broader analytic concerns will also find the book insightful.Trade Review‘Oran Young, known worldwide for his contributions to thinking about governance, has taken advantage of the isolation imposed by Covid-19 to produce a ground-breaking analysis of the distinctive challenges of the 21st century along with changes in the global order as we move beyond a western-dominated world. The result is essential reading for all those interested in governance. It will also inspire policy analysts looking for fresh perspectives on specific issues.’ -- Jian Yang, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, China‘In this timely book, Oran Young, the world’s leading authority on international governance, provides a deep analysis of 21st century challenges of planetary governance. Using a range of prominent cases, he considers different ways to think about the needs for governance and explores alternative approaches to addressing them.’ -- Alexander N. Vylegzhanin, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russia‘Oran Young is a towering intellectual – the dean of academics concerned with environmental governance. As a person also engaged with the very governance he studies, he can think profoundly and act too, powerfully and pragmatically. This combination of imagining the ideal while engaging with the actual makes him a unique guide to the future, a future that may differ drastically from the present.’ -- Durwood Zaelke, Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Building intellectual capital for turbulent times 2. Grand challenges of planetary governance in the 21st century 3. Steering mechanisms for social and socioecological systems 4. What do we mean when we speak about the effectiveness of governance systems? 5. Does formalization enhance institutional effectiveness? 6. Escaping social and socioecological traps in complex systems 7. The technological dimensions of governance 8. The future of the global order References Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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 policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This perceptive Advanced Introduction provides a contemporary analysis of Russia’s political system, political institutions and its place on the global stage.Richard Sakwa deftly explores Russia’s emergence as an independent state, examining the structure of its existing political and economic system, its transformation following the constitutional reform of 2020, and the immediate and long-term consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war. The book offers a concise overview of Putin’s leadership, assessing the domestic and international impact across his presidential terms. This informative and prescient Advanced Introduction ultimately goes on to question whether Russia can survive in its present state and considers a series of potential future outcomes.Key Features: Assesses Putin’s leadership and political repercussions Delivers comparative analysis of Russia’s political institutions Analyses key facets of Russia’s domestic and international politics Evaluates the short and long-term effects of the Russia-Ukraine war This book will be a highly important read for scholars and academics specialising in international politics, international relations, comparative politics and geopolitics. Offering an incisive summary of Russia’s national and international political position, this Advanced Introduction will also be of interest to career professionals working in international development and diplomacy.Trade Review‘Richard Sakwa is possibly the foremost scholar of Russian affairs writing in the English language. His latest book lives up to its billing as an Advanced Introduction, providing a sophisticated analysis of the complexities of Russia's political and economic system. Its insightful analysis will enhance the understanding of all who read it.’ -- Paul Robinson, University of Ottawa, Canada.‘In this thought-provoking book Sakwa provides a rich, theory-based introduction to the key issues facing Russian politics. While uncompromisingly critical of Putin’s slide into authoritarianism, he also considers the possibility of a positive evolution of Russia after Putin. This is precisely the sort of nuanced discussion of the complexities of Russian politics that we need today.’ -- Nicolai Petro, University of Rhode Island, US

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business 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 policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This perceptive Advanced Introduction provides a contemporary analysis of Russia’s political system, political institutions and its place on the global stage.Richard Sakwa deftly explores Russia’s emergence as an independent state, examining the structure of its existing political and economic system, its transformation following the constitutional reform of 2020, and the immediate and long-term consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war. The book offers a concise overview of Putin’s leadership, assessing the domestic and international impact across his presidential terms. This informative and prescient Advanced Introduction ultimately goes on to question whether Russia can survive in its present state and considers a series of potential future outcomes.Key Features: Assesses Putin’s leadership and political repercussions Delivers comparative analysis of Russia’s political institutions Analyses key facets of Russia’s domestic and international politics Evaluates the short and long-term effects of the Russia-Ukraine war This book will be a highly important read for scholars and academics specialising in international politics, international relations, comparative politics and geopolitics. Offering an incisive summary of Russia’s national and international political position, this Advanced Introduction will also be of interest to career professionals working in international development and diplomacy.Trade Review‘Richard Sakwa is possibly the foremost scholar of Russian affairs writing in the English language. His latest book lives up to its billing as an Advanced Introduction, providing a sophisticated analysis of the complexities of Russia's political and economic system. Its insightful analysis will enhance the understanding of all who read it.’ -- Paul Robinson, University of Ottawa, Canada.‘In this thought-provoking book Sakwa provides a rich, theory-based introduction to the key issues facing Russian politics. While uncompromisingly critical of Putin’s slide into authoritarianism, he also considers the possibility of a positive evolution of Russia after Putin. This is precisely the sort of nuanced discussion of the complexities of Russian politics that we need today.’ -- Nicolai Petro, University of Rhode Island, US

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Book SynopsisIn this thought-provoking book, Bertrand Badie argues that the traditional paradigms of international relations are no longer sustainable, and that ignorance of these shifting systems and of alternative models is a major source of contemporary international conflict and disorder. Through a clear examination of the political, historical and social context, Badie illuminates the challenges and possibilities of an 'intersocial' and multilateral approach to international relations. Badie lays the foundations for understanding by first tracing the history of traditional Eurocentric international relations, from the Westphalian Peace of the seventeenth century through to the power politics of the mid-twentieth century, and discussing the processes, such as decolonisation, by which this system has been destabilised. Chapters consider issues such as the changing powers and identity of the state, regionalism, and war and conflict, demonstrating the impact of globalisation and the growing influence of both non-Western and non-state actors in the international arena and highlighting the need for a more widespread understanding of these realities. Rethinking International Relations will be essential reading for all scholars and students of international relations and political science. Its insights will also prove useful to policymakers and other actors involved in diplomatic relations and international public policy.Trade Review'The blindness of Western leaders and academics to the ways the international environment has changed since the days of the Congress of Vienna is a root cause of policy failure and possibly of impending catastrophe. In this brilliant exercise of historical sociology, Badie, drawing on the insights of Emile Durkheim, elaborates five principles to pull the wool from Western eyes. His arguments are very much on target and his book should be required reading in the academy and foreign ministries.' --Richard Ned Lebow, King's College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. How International Relations Were Invented 2. “The Great Transformation”: Three Major Ruptures 3. Territorialization And Deterritorialization 4. An Inter-Social World 5. States In Question 6. The Regional Dilemma 7. New Wars, New Peace 8. New Diplomacies Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisCommemorating 60 years of War Studies at King’s College London, this incisive and adroitly crafted book acts as a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of war, conflict and security. Adopting a global approach, it adeptly navigates a broad spectrum of themes and theoretical perspectives which lie at the heart of this important area of study.Bringing together contributions from an array of esteemed scholars, An Introduction to War Studies covers a diverse range of topics, including international relations theories and approaches, conflict, security and development, peace and security, intelligence and international security, the history of war, conflict resolution, strategic communication, and terrorism and society. Providing concise and thematic focus, expert contributors survey the current state of knowledge within the field and explore opportunities for future scholarly inquiry.An authoritative and seminal contribution to the study of war and conflict, this book will be essential for academics, researchers, and students of war, peace and conflict, terrorism and security, and strategic studies as well as international relations and international studies.Trade Review‘This book with its highly pertinent chapters on war and conflict celebrates the anniversary of the foundation of a Department that has become the benchmark for War Studies throughout the world. It is a pleasure to see the seeds planted by Michael Howard that multiplied and blossomed under the green fingers of Lawrence Freedman continuing to bear rich fruit.’ -- Beatrice Heuser, University of Glasgow, UK‘This fantastic book brings together senior scholars of war studies to highlight the important contribution that the field – and the War Studies Department at King’s College London in particular – has made to our understanding of conflict, war and peace over the last six decades. Innovations in the study of war emerging from the King’s War Studies Department, such as the intersection of conflict, security and development, have subsequently been adopted by other universities and development agencies in numerous countries. The volume should be a must read for students and practitioners alike!’ -- Karin von Hippel, Royal United Services Institute, UK‘This book offers a thorough review of the field of war studies and insightful history of the academic department that established this field. It’s an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of armed conflict in all of its dimensions.’ -- Theo Farrell, President, La Trobe University, Australia‘This is a compelling companion from the finest minds, at the finest institution for the study of war in the UK. Covering history, society, technology, politics and the impact of war, this is the perfect accompaniment for those interested in gaining a deep understanding of armed human and state conflicts.’ -- Robert Dover, University of Hull, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xvii Sir Lawrence Freedman Preface and acknowledgements xix 1 War studies at King’s College London 1 James Gow, Lawrence Freedman and Rachel Kerr 2 Conflict resolution in deeply divided societies 15 Stacey Gutkowski, Michael Kerr and Craig Larkin 3 Conflict, security and development 36 Mats Berdal 4 History of war 53 Alan James 5 Intelligence and international security 65 Huw Dylan and David Easter 6 International conflict studies: critical perspectives on conflict and security 78 Vivenne Jabri, Leonie Ansems de Vries, Kiran Phull and Stephan Engelkamp 7 International peace and security 96 James Gow, Natasha Kuhrt and Maria Varaki 8 International relations and war: complexity, interdisciplinarity, analytical plurality 110 Pablo de Orellana 9 International relations today: a long list of theories! 124 Mervyn Frost 10 National security studies 136 John Gearson, Hillary Briffa and Joe Devanny 11 Science and international security 153 Hassan Elbahtimy and Filippa Lentzos 12 Strategic communications: shaping a new century 170 Neville Bolt 13 Terrorism, security and society 183 Shiraz Maher and Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens 14 War studies online 198 David Banks, David Easter and Anne-Lucie Norton 15 War studies 208 Jan Willem Honig

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Book SynopsisThis insightful and timely book introduces an explanatory theory for surveying global and international politics. Describing the nature and effects of democracy beyond the state, Hans Agné explores peace and conflict, migration politics, resource distribution, regime effectiveness, foreign policy and posthuman politics through the lens of democratism to both supplement and challenge established research paradigms. Transcending the conventional limitations of domestic politics in empirical studies, Agné presents novel ways of thinking about democracy, reconstructing received normative theories of democracy in global and international politics into an innovative framework for causal explanation. Rigorously testing this framework both empirically and theoretically, this book goes to the very heart of contemporary political issues, illustrating new solutions to problems of inequality, social recognition, global governance, environment politics and human rights protections. Opening up new avenues for exploring contemporary paradigms in international studies, this book is crucial reading for scholars and students of political science, particularly those interested in democratic and international theory. It will also benefit policymakers and political analysts, offering a wealth of new ideas concerning the key drivers of modern democratic politics and critical insights for changing its direction.Trade Review‘Democratism: Explaining International Politics with Democracy Beyond the State is a truly remarkable and ambitious book. It argues that democratism affects almost all outcomes in world politics and international policy processes. It is a most important theoretical contribution to IR, and it develops a fresh perspective on the concept of democracy – both on a very high level.’ -- Michael Zürn, WZB Berlin Social Science Center, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction: democratism in international studies PART I THE CONCEPT OF DEMOCRACY BEYOND THE STATE 1. Conceptual expansions: the meaning of democracy beyond the state 2. Conceptual delimitations: the meaning of democracy beyond the state PART II EXPLANATIONS OF GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS 3. Democracy’s independent effects: from domestic to international theory 4. Democracy’s complex effects: subsuming international theories PART III EMPIRICAL TESTS AND APPLICATIONS 5. Global conflict and human survival 6. Rising powers and foreign policy strategies 7. Human rights and environmental protection 8. Migration, redistribution and enlargement 9. Political influence in global governance 10. Reaction speed in global crisis management PART IV SYNERGIES AND IMPLICATIONS 11. Democratism as a paradigm in IR: structures, subjects, processes 12. Democratism beyond IR paradigms: new wars, inner conflicts, post-humans Conclusion: democratism, politics and science References Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook uses a comprehensive study of political institutions, social movements and external pressures to offer nuanced study of politics in the Middle East. Foremost scholars on the Middle East examine key themes such as political change, regional rivalry and authoritarianism, making this collection very timely and relevant as an authoritative source.Throughout history, the Middle East has been subject to high levels of political upheaval, revolutions, interstate and intrastate conflict and population dislocation. Charting the ongoing disruptions to authoritarianism in the Middle East, chapters consider the internal logic of the divide between state and society, the continued disregard for societal needs, and the suppression of legitimate grievances, all of which would indicate further and future upheavals. The Handbook engages with questions of political legitimacy and popular aspirations, energy and environmental security, foreign power interests and political ideologies to present a well-rounded picture of a dynamic region.Readers will find this book rich in original and measured insights. Incorporating development studies, politics and public policy and political geography, this Handbook provides scholars and students with compelling insights into Middle Eastern politics.Trade Review‘Leading specialists and young scholars address in this useful Handbook key aspects of Middle East politics as they play out in Arab countries, Iran and Turkey. The authors engage with both conceptual and topical issues, ranging from the region’s restrictive practice of citizenship, to its ideological engagements, to contemporary contests for power involving regional as well as external actors. The volume is suitable for specialists and for those seeking a sophisticated introduction to the politics of the region.’ -- Robert Springborg, Naval Postgraduate School, US‘This Handbook of Middle East Politics examines urgent challenges facing the region, such as political legitimacy and popular aspirations, political ideologies, energy and environmental security, and the role of foreign powers. Leading scholars offer a comprehensive roadmap of where the region is and where it is heading. Indispensable resource.’ -- Fawaz A. Gerges, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Fault lines in Middle East politics 1 Shahram Akbarzadeh 2 Citizenship in the Middle East and North Africa 6 Roel Meijer 3 Political Islam: a 40-year retrospective 25 Nader Hashemi 4 The power and limits of ideology in the Middle East 43 Mohammed M. Hafez 5 Political parties in the Middle East: the unsolved problem of collective action 59 Marina Ottaway 6 Far-right populists in power and transnational repression of dissidents 73 Ihsan Yilmaz 7 Varieties of feminisms in the Middle East and North Africa 89 Valentine M. Moghadam 8 The political system in Iran: theocratic electoral authoritarianism 110 Shahram Akbarzadeh and Arif Saba 9 Where is Iranian politics? Between state and nation, inside and outside the polity 126 Annabelle Sreberny and Gholam Khiabany 10 Saudi Arabia’s centralized political structure: prospects and challenges 144 Eman Alhussein 11 Bourdieu’s social theory and the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran 158 Simon Mabon 12 External powers in the Middle East: views from within the region 174 Guy Burton 13 US foreign policy toward the Middle East 190 Mahmood Monshipouri and Manochehr Dorraj 14 China’s uneasy balancing in the Persian Gulf 209 Jonathan Fulton 15 A new regional fault line: the Middle East divided in search of a post-revolutionary order 225 Andreas Krieg 16 The political economies of the Arab Gulf states: policies for change, frameworks for stasis 239 Matthew Gray 17 Lebanon as the politics of permanent crisis 254 Filippo Dionigi 18 “People, army, resistance”: the end of Hizbullah’s Legacy 272 Mariam Farida 19 Palestine and international intervention 293 Dana El Kurd 20 Captured Politics under Colonial Dominance: The case of Palestine 308 Basem Ezbidi 21 International talks in the Syrian conflict: a continuation of war by other means? 333 Bente Scheller 22 Globalized finance capital, hegemony and the Middle East: through the lens of radical political economy 350 Raymond Hinnebusch 23 Environmental security in the Middle East and North Africa: interpretations and patterns of policy and activism 367 Giulia Cimini Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the role of imagination in initiating, contesting, and changing the pathways of global cooperation. Building on carefully contextualized empirical cases from diverse policy fields, regions, and historical periods, it highlights the agency of a wide range of actors in reflecting on past and present experiences and imagining future ways of collective problem solving.Chapters analyse the mobilizing, identity, cognitive, emotional, and normative effects through which imaginations shape pathways for global cooperation. Expert contributors consider the ways in which actors combine multiple layers of meaning-making through practices of staging the past and present as well as in their circulation. Exploring the contingency and open-endedness of processes of global cooperation, the book challenges more systemic and output-oriented perspectives of global governance. Its synthesis of ways in which imaginations inform processes of creating, contesting, and changing pathways for global cooperation provides a novel conceptual approach to the study of global cooperation.Interdisciplinary in approach, this authoritative book offers new ways of thinking about global cooperation to scholars and students of international relations, development studies, law and politics, international theory, global sociology, and global history as well as practitioners and policy-makers across various policy fields.Trade Review‘This excellent volume courageously recasts the study of global cooperation. Instead of looking to the past to make sense of where the world finds itself today, it boldly inquires how the future is imagined in the present. Instead of looking at the state of global cooperation through the lofty ideals of philosophers, it offers a rich perspective through the eyes of practitioners, academics, and activists. And instead of treading customary ground in international relations theory, it melds a rich interdisciplinary tableau to capture the practice, emotion, and aspirational elements that move global governance day-to-day. In short, this book richly rewards readers with new ways to imagine the future of global cooperation.’ -- Orfeo Fioretos, Temple University, US‘This exciting collection combines sharp theoretical analysis with a rich array of illuminating case studies to show the powerful role played by creative human imagination in shaping transformative processes of global cooperation. In departure from established understandings of global change as rigidly constrained by deterministic historical structures or rationalized institutional procedures, it makes a compelling case that processes of collective imagining – drawing together symbolic representations, emotions, and normative beliefs – can forge new cooperative pathways in confronting the challenges of twenty-first world politics.’ -- Terry Macdonald, University of Melbourne, Australia‘This superb volume offers an innovative and inspired perspective on global cooperation that centres the work of the imagination as an essential driver of the processes through which unscripted cooperation pathways emerge and open up new trajectories of collective action. In doing so, it delineates a more hopeful vision for a future that is not determined by the patterns and outcomes of the past, but driven by the converging aspirations of those willing to invent it.’ -- Inanna Hamati-Ataya, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xii 1 Imagining pathways for global cooperation: an introduction 1 Katja Freistein, Bettina Mahlert, Sigrid Quack and Christine Unrau PART I INITIATING COOPERATION 2 Imagining, visualizing, and narrating peace through trade: free trade networks, world exhibitions, and pathways of global cooperation 30 Wolfram Kaiser 3 The ‘true utopia’? Riace, Wim Wenders’ Il Volo, and the prefigurative politics of migration 52 Christine Unrau 4 Migration as a human right: pathways of global solidarity at the borders of Europe 70 Stefania Maffeis PART II CONTESTING COOPERATION 5 Pathways of immunity, customary law, and the creation of an authoritative past 92 Katja Freistein and Wouter Werner 6 Entangled imaginaries and bonds of shared pain: the case of Kashmiri and Palestinian resistance 108 Amya Agarwal 7 Pathways and the politics of anticipation: imagining the corridor for international climate cooperation 126 Jeroen Oomen and Silke Beck PART III CHANGING COOPERATION 8 The Sphere Project: imagining better humanitarian action through reflective accountability institutions and practices 147 Maryam Z. Deloffre 9 Imagining credible standards: what’s driving the ISEAL alliance? 170 Christine Overdevest 10 From per capita income to the Human Development Index: a pathway for imagining development through numbers 188 Bettina Mahlert 11 Envisioning the oikoumene: interfaith networks of social activism between Europe and Latin America 209 Joanildo Burity 12 Creating, challenging, and changing pathways for cooperation through imagination 230 Katja Freistein, Bettina Mahlert, Sigrid Quack and Christine Unrau Index

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Book SynopsisPublic diplomacy has become one of the central instruments of foreign policy and national security; this crucial Research Agenda provides a new outline for its investigation. Aiding the comprehension of the broad boundaries of the field, it proposes a clear starting point for contemporary research into important areas of public diplomacy. This enlightening Research Agenda is divided into three parts which thoroughly explore the actors, disciplines and instruments involved in the process of public diplomacy. Rich in innovative analysis, chapters offer insights from many of the most prominent scholars and practitioners in the field to cover existing research, gaps, and future directions. A Research Agenda for Public Diplomacy will be invaluable for researchers and students interested in political science, international and public relations, communication, and digital media. It will also be beneficial for practitioners and officials working in areas relevant to foreign policy and national security employed by both governmental and non-governmental organizations.Trade Review‘A major theoretical contribution to the literature on public diplomacy, a comprehensive and innovative overview of the actors, disciplines, and instruments that continue to shape and advance the field. The volume is a must-read for anyone interested in learning why, what and how the study of public diplomacy needs to advance in order to meet new global challenges.’ -- Corneliu Bjola, University of Oxford, UK‘Public diplomacy benefits from a broad and ambitious research agenda that is pursued by academics and practitioners throughout the world. For this volume, Eytan Gilboa calls upon a distinguished group of those who know public diplomacy well, and from their collective knowledge emerges an impressive array of diverse and thoughtful ideas about shaping public diplomacy’s future. This book is a valuable contribution to the field.’ -- Philip Seib, University of Southern California, US‘This multidisciplinary volume shows convincingly what has been achieved in public diplomacy research, and equally demonstrates that there's still a long way to go in building bridges between disciplines, diversification of research methods and theory building. Next generation public diplomacy researchers around the world will find in this book thoughtful pointers and important questions for further research.’ -- Jan Melissen, Editor-in-Chief, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Leiden University, the Netherlands and University of Antwerp, Belgium‘Capturing the boundaries and possibilities of public diplomacy in a single volume has been elusive – until now. A Research Agenda for Public Diplomacy is a definitive collection of work from the top scholars in the field that charts a path for the next decade. Gilboa has done a tremendous service to practitioners, researchers, and all who care about diplomacy’s public dimensions.’ -- Katherine Brown, President and CEO, Global Ties, US‘In this superb volume, Eytan Gilboa has brought together a multi-disciplinary and multi-regional collection of the latest research produced by the best talent in the study of public diplomacy. As a leading and, indeed, founding scholar in the field, it is fitting that he has done so, and we are in his debt.’ -- Paul Sharp, University of Minnesota, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xix Acknowledgments xxvii 1 Moving to a new phase in public diplomacy research 1 Eytan Gilboa PART I ACTORS 2 States: public diplomacy contests in Asia 25 Caitlin Byrne 3 International organizations 43 Phillip Arceneaux 4 Corporate diplomacy 57 Candace L. White and Wilfried Bolewski 5 City diplomacy 73 Efe Sevin and Soheala Amiri 6 Citizen diplomacy 89 Paul Lachelier and Sherry L. Mueller PART II DISCIPLINES 7 History 107 Nicholas J. Cull 8 International relations 123 Craig Hayden 9 Public relations 139 Kathy R. Fitzpatrick 10 Relational and collaborative approaches 155 R.S. Zaharna and Amelia Arsenault 11 Disinformation 171 Alicia Fjällhed and James Pamment 12 Management 185 Steven L. Pike PART III INSTRUMENTS 13 Cultural diplomacy 203 Natalia Grincheva 14 Nation as brand 217 Simon Anholt 15 International broadcasting 231 Shawn Powers 16 International exchanges 249 Giles Scott-Smith 17 Digital public diplomacy 265 Ilan Manor 18 Hybrid communication 279 Jian Wang and Jack Lipei Tang Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book introduces the tourist as a non-state actor on the international political stage. Discussing the ways in which tourism has enabled political dynamics to unfold and shape political affairs, Katerina Antoniou suggests how tourist activity can be used to foster inclusive and empowering political conduct, as well as suggestions on how it can support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.Through a combination of theoretical and analytical models from both the fields of international relations and tourism, this book provides an analysis of how tourist activity shapes global political processes and phenomena, and adopts a post-disciplinary approach to the topics discussed. Chapters explore how contemporary tourist activity, driven by cosmopolitan values and cultural literacy, has the capacity to generate inclusive and sustainable development, shape dynamics in international security, and foster sustainable peace. The book further introduces four typologies of tourist-performed diplomacy, covering factors of state interests, global causes, intentional diplomatic activity, and coincidental diplomacy.The blend of insightful case studies and theory will make this an invigorating read for tourism – particularly sustainable tourism – scholars, students, and practitioners. It will also be a critical book for international relations academics as well as policymakers and international organization representatives looking for a deeper understanding of the inter-relationships between tourism and international relations.Trade Review‘Tourism is not only a key part of the international economy, but it can profoundly shape cultural and political interactions between nations. However, there has been almost no exploration of the way that tourism can intimately shape relations between states. This book provides an interesting, timely and innovative contribution to this discussion. By focusing on how the issue can shape diplomacy, security, and even peace processes the author expertly weaves tourism into academic debates about some of the most significant challenges currently facing the international community.’ -- James Ker-Lindsay, London School of Economics and University of Kent, UK‘Katerina Antoniou provides a sophisticated theoretical argument underpinned by a rich empirical analysis that critically (re)considers international relations (IR) as practice. The insights from this comprehensive treatment of tourism greatly expand our understanding of central concerns in IR including development, diplomacy, security, and peacebuilding. Antoniou’s revelations regarding non-state actors, knowledge transmission, cosmopolitan ethics – and more – are compelling, and represent an important contribution to our field.’ -- Michael Butler, Clark University, Massachusetts, US‘This book serves as a guide to those interested in how tourism can be an international relations tool. By discussing a variety of topics related to international security, peace, and diplomacy, this insightful book uncovers the potential of tourism as a catalyst in the international political and economic sphere.’ -- Anna Farmaki, Cyprus University of Technology, CyprusTable of ContentsContents: Tourism as a Form of International Relations: an introduction 1. Tourism and international development 2. Tourism and diplomacy 3. Tourism and international security 4. Tourism and peace Tourism as a Form of International Relations: conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful book delivers a wealth of innovative ideas, models, examples, and advice for teaching experimental political science in the classroom and beyond, emphasising that teaching experimental research is necessary to prepare students to succeed as researchers, practitioners, active citizens and civic leaders. It illustrates how teaching experimental methods sparks students curiosity by allowing them to ask and answer questions about the world they live in.With a core focus on successfully engaging a diverse range of students at all levels, this book includes a variety of approaches from contributing authors who are leading scholars in their field. Chapters provide both new and experienced teachers with concrete guidance on how to: facilitate student-designed survey experiments, use workbooks and templates to overcome mathematical and writing anxiety; use mock Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews to teach students about the ethics of experimental research; follow an apprenticeship model to teach students to carry out their own lab experiments; and train students to go out into the field. Proposed models of teaching are supported throughout by the latest empirical research on the science of learning.Teaching Experimental Political Science will be a key resource for faculty and staff working across a variety of educational contexts including political science, international relations, international politics, domestic politics, public administration and public policy.Trade Review‘The infectious enthusiasm with which the authors convey their teaching techniques and experiences draws the reader in, much as the hands-on pedagogy of experimental political science draws in students who might otherwise be reluctant to learn about research methods. Readers will find a wealth of innovative teaching ideas, but mainly they will be struck by the authors’ deep commitment to making political science research relevant and meaningful to students from all walks of life.’ -- Donald P. Green, Columbia University, US‘This essential volume demonstrates how to bring one of the most important developments in social science—the experimental revolution—to the classroom. While teaching and research are often thought to be at odds, this book demonstrates that they can—and should—go together. Instructors will benefit from the concrete examples and advice; their students will benefit from being taught state of the art research methods. We all will benefit from a more informed citizenry.’ -- David E. Campbell, University of Notre Dame, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: innovative approaches to teaching experimental methods in the political science classroom 1 Elizabeth A. Bennion 1 Experiments for all! Introducing freshmen to social science research using innovative experiments 16 Debra Leiter and Beth Miller Vonnahme 2 Included and set up to succeed: an evidence-based approach to teaching experiments in the diverse classroom 33 Elaine K. Denny and Reagan Bijou 3 Engaging students as researchers: the value of an inquiry-based one-semester survey experiment 52 Jeffrey L. Bernstein 4 Using class-designed survey experiments to teach data collection, analysis, and reporting protocols 66 Jennifer Bachner 5 Using templates to make survey experiments accessible to math-anxious students 85 Eric Loepp 6 Nurturing problem-solvers: using workbooks to teach experiments in international development 105 Lindsay R. Dolan 7 Incorporating experimental methods training into your political science courses: a practical, topic-informed approach 124 Angie Bos and Bas van Doorn 8 From concept to implementation: engaging student researchers in get-out-the-vote field experiments 137 Melissa R. Michelson and Mara Ostfeld 9 Train the trainer: a field experiment workshop for graduate students and faculty 155 Elizabeth I. Dorssom 10 Teaching lab experiments using an apprenticeship model 177 Rose McDermott 11 Using mock institutional review boards to teach the ethics of experimental research 194 Christopher B. Mann 12 When things go wrong in the lab: teaching new experimenters to anticipate and adapt to the unexpected 212 Jonathan Rogers 13 Creating an experimental lab on your campus 226 Kim Fridkin, Manuel Gutierrez, Trudy Horsting, and Alexandra M. Williams Index

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Book SynopsisInvestigating 20th century Chinese ideology through the two main elements of passionate belief and cultivation of rage, this timely book examines how Maoist thinking has influenced Western politics. Tracing the origins of Maoist ideas in Western politics, David Martin Jones and M.L.R. Smith expertly apply the principles of strategic theory to provide an understanding of how Mao’s ideas made their way from China into Western societies where they exert a profound and little understood impact on contemporary political conduct. The book offers critical insights into key theoretical discourses and their practical applications, including: Maoism, Orientalism and post-colonial discourse theory, Maoism and the mind, and Maoism and the politics of passion. Forward-thinking in its approach, it addresses the important question of where Maoism will end, analysing the trajectory that Maoism is likely to take and what the cumulative impact of it upon Western societies may be. This invigorating read will be a fascinating resource for scholars of political theory and history wishing to gain an insight into the impact of Maoist ideas in the West. It will also provide students of international politics and international studies with a much greater understanding of China’s revolutionary thinking in world politics.‘This insightful volume exposes the influence of Maoism on left wing intellectuals in the West. Jones and Smith reveal how not just Mao’s thought but the anti-democratic and often inhumane practices that came to be associated with China’s Cultural Revolution are today being rehabilitated in woke form. This superb book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand what lies behind today's dominant political trends.’– Joanna Williams, Founder and Director of Cieo, UKTrade Review‘The Strategy of Maoism in the West is a provocative, probing work that maps the ongoing ideological influence of Mao’s revolutionary message beyond post-World War II Asia. The authors, well-respected strategists whose study of insurgency and terrorism has been noteworthy for their fresh and innovative thinking, have produced another work of unique erudition and perspicacity.’ -- Bruce Hoffman, Georgetown University, US‘This insightful volume exposes the influence of Maoism on left wing intellectuals in the West. Jones and Smith reveal how not just Mao’s thought but the anti-democratic and often inhumane practices that came to be associated with China's Cultural Revolution are today being rehabilitated in woke form. This superb book is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand what lies behind today's dominant political trends.’ -- Joanna Williams, Founder and Director of Cieo, UK‘An excellent expose of the neo-Maoist roots of rage in the West today that has sustained a nihilistic campaign against Western society and state, and which endangers the very democratic liberalism that we value but have taken for granted. A must-read for everyone concerned with what our future holds.’ -- Andrew Tan, Macquarie University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction to The Strategy of Maoism in the West 1. Maoism and modern western political thought: a genealogy 2. China’s greatest export: Maoism, orientalism and post-colonial discourse theory 3. Maoism and the mind: the struggle for control over the interior realm 4. The strategy of rage: Maoism and the politics of passion 5. Creating the land of hatred: the strategic utility of Maoist inspired social discord 6. Signposts towards the Maoist end of history Conclusion: 西方文化大革命 (Xīfāng wénhuà dàgémìng) – the West’s Cultural Revolution Index

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Book SynopsisApplying the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) to a global range of case studies, this pioneering Modern Guide addresses how policymakers decide what issues to attend to and which choices to make or implement. In doing so it outlines that, far from being the exception, ambiguity and timing are integral parts of every comparative explanation of the policy process.Considering the MSF at the theoretical level, contributors assess the assumptions, structure and logic of the framework before examining the scope of reforms, multilevel influence and interaction, coupling as a process, and the motives of policy entrepreneurs. Using a diverse array of cases from around the world at sub-national, national, and international levels of governance, chapters apply the framework to such diverse topics as climate policy in Europe, soil pollution laws in China, pandemic management in Turkey and Bolsonaro’s gun liberalization agenda in Brazil. Ultimately, the Modern Guide demonstrates that public policy is a process replete with bias, language and symbols among interacting policy actors who generate conflicting messages in staged settings of political power.Situating the framework within broader debates of the policy process, this innovative Modern Guide will be vital to students and scholars of political science, public policy, and public administration and management. With empirical practical applications which advance the MSF, it will also be of use to policymakers globally.Trade Review‘Top scholars Zahariadis, Herweg, Zohlnhöfer, and Petridou offer a nuanced and sophisticated presentation of the Multiple Streams Framework. They are supported by applications of MSF emphasizing rich theoretical development and comparisons. This edited volume provides an essential reading to anyone interested in policy choice and the policy process.’ -- Christopher M. Weible, University of Colorado Denver, US‘A comprehensive account of a major and very successful approach to policy change, written by the leaders in the field. Highly informative on the theoretical and empirical developments of the Multiple Streams Framework, this book takes the reader on an exploration of policy change over time and across different sub-national, national, and international domains.’ -- Claudio Radaelli, European University Institute, Italy and University College London, UK'The Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) became one of the most used theories of the policy process, but most tend to use MSF loosely without contributing to theoretical coherence and advance. Therefore, this book does policy scholars a great service by showing how to foster and use the MSF state of the art.' -- Paul Cairney, University of Stirling, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Advancing the Multiple Streams Framework 1 Nikolaos Zahariadis, Nicole Herweg, Reimut Zohlnhöfer, Evangelia Petridou, and Vilém Novotný PART I THEORETICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2 How far does a policy change go? Explaining the scope of reforms with the Multiple Streams Framework 25 Reimut Zohlnhöfer 3 Policy Termination meets Multiple Streams 43 Georg Wenzelburger & Stefanie Thurm 4 Multilevel Influence and Interaction in the Multiple Streams Framework: A Conceptual Map 62 Åsa Knaggård and Roger Hildingsson 5 The Beating Heart of the Multiple Streams Framework: Coupling as a Process 82 Dana A. Dolan and Sonja Blum 6 From Policy Entrepreneur to Policy Entrepreneurship: Examining the Role of Context on Policy Entrepreneurial Action 104 Evangelia Petridou PART II APPLICATIONS: NATIONAL LEVEL 7 Shifting Ideational Paradigms in Public Health: Connecting Design and Implementation in Greek Health Policy 121 Vassilis Karokis-Mavrikos and Maria Mavriko 8 Multiple Streams, Policy Implementation and the Greek Refugee Crisis 144 Nikolaos Zahariadis and Evangelia Petridou 9 More guns, less violence? Putting the Multiple Streams Framework to the test against Bolsonaro’s gun liberalization agenda 160 Diego Sanjurjo 10 Turkey’s Pandemic Management: Insights from the Multiple Streams Framework Perspective 180 Lacin Idil Oztig 11 The Multiple Streams Framework in an Autocracy: China’s Long-Awaited Soil Pollution Law 200 Annemieke van den Dool PART III SUBNATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS 12 Subnational Focusing Events and Agenda Change: The Case of Toxic Algae Bloom and Contaminated Drinking Water in Toledo, Ohio 222 Kristin Taylor, Rob A. DeLeo, Stephanie Zarb, Nathan Jeschke, and Thomas A. Birkland 13 Policy Development in Swedish Crisis Management: Restructuring of Fire and Rescue Services 246 Kerstin Eriksson, Gertrud Alirani, Roine Johansson and Lotta Vylund 14 Subnational Policy Windows: Shanghai’s Grid Screening Policy 265 Stephen Ceccoli and Xinran Andy Chen 15 The Multiple Streams Framework and Multilevel Reinforcing Dynamics: The Case of European and International Climate Policy 285 Katharina Rietig 16 The challenge of applying the Multiple Streams Framework to non-decisions and negative decisions 305 Annette Elisabeth Töller 17 Multiple Streams in the public policymaking processes of the European Union 326 Theofanis Exadaktylos Index

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Book SynopsisProviding an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the world of journal publishing within the fields of political science and international relations, this book offers in-depth guidance to maximize the likelihood of publishing success. Using their extensive experience as journal editors, Marijke Breuning and John Ishiyama also include crucial advice on how to select an appropriate journal, revise manuscripts, and how to increase the impact of published work. Common questions are answered, such as: when is the right time to submit your manuscript; how to select a co-author; and when to contact an editor, as well as the challenging aspect of how to deal with rejections. Other key topics are thoroughly reviewed and explored, including guidance on ethics and integrity in publishing journal articles, emerging practices regarding research transparency, and new frontiers in academic journal publishing such as Open Access. This engaging book will be an invaluable resource for graduate students and scholars looking to improve their understanding of the journal publishing process, as well as providing an essential guide for those undertaking this journey for the first time.Trade Review‘A must read for all graduate students, and yet everyone will learn something. It democratizes the publication process by making critical information available to everyone. Importantly, the authors include reflective commentary on current issues as well: replication, open access, and promoting your own published work. Breuning and Ishiyama are ideal authors on the topic of “how to publish” as they are outstanding scholars with sustained publication records, have top-level editing experience, and reputations as strong mentors to many throughout the discipline.’ -- Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University, US‘Breuning and Ishiyama bring a wealth of experience to bear in this excellent “how-to” book. How to Get Published in the Best Political Science and International Relations Journals is a welcome resource for graduate students and early career scholars as they learn about, and navigate, the journal publishing process. In addition to opening the black box of the publishing process itself, the book also provides informative advice on several important issues in publishing, including ethics, data transparency and citations, as well as newer developments, such as open access publishing. It is a resource that I will enthusiastically recommend to colleagues.’ -- Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh, US‘This comprehensive and highly readable volume contains a host of insights about how to publish in Political Science and International Relations. Subject matter includes how to select a journal based on a balance of prestige versus fit, when to send a manuscript out for review, tactics for revising in response to instructions from editors, and ways in which to maximize the impact of one’s publications. The book is essential reading for both those new to the profession and their mentors.’ -- Patrick James, Dornsife Dean’s Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, US‘Breuning and Ishiyama distill a vast amount of experience as authors and editors into this engaging book. Their advice is practical and methodical as they walk a new scholar through the steps of publishing in academic journals. Even established scholars will appreciate the discussions of newer trends, such as research transparency, open access, and strategies to maximizing the impact of published work. This is a must read for anyone looking for advice on journal publishing!’ -- Cameron G. Thies, Arizona State University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: how to use this book 1. The publishing process 2. The review process 3. Ethics and integrity in publishing 4. Research transparency across different types of scholarship 5. New frontiers in publishing: understanding open access journals 6. Maximizing the impact of your scholarship References Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This exciting Research Agenda offers a multi-disciplinary and historically informed programme for the further investigation of the global political economy of the corporate sector. It tackles the question, can and should the corporation be reformed? Christopher May develops a range of intersecting areas for research while also offering an account of the possibilities for the reform of the global corporation. Based on an understanding of the history of corporations, the author provides key insights into their management and political agency as well as the operation of the global corporate supply chain. Drawing links between a range of disciplines and perspectives on business enterprises, May calls for a more nuanced understanding of the global corporate sector in order to better comprehend the contours of the contemporary global capitalist system. This Research Agenda will be a valuable resource for students and academics of politics, economics, sociology and law, who are curious to explore the corporation in relation to their area of study.Trade Review'May persuasively makes the case for scholars to take a more holistic approach to research on corporations. He rightly argues that too many scholars take a narrow disciplinary view, while others downplay or ignore corporations in their analysis. One theme throughout is how corporate leaders govern-within the organization itself and throughout global supply chains with significant consequences for society. This short yet comprehensive book covers the key issues and questions that scholars need to address to explain our current era.' --Virginia Haufler, University of Maryland, College Park, US'Firms and corporations have been out of fashion in recent decades. Christopher May's deeply researched and carefully constructed historical-social analysis of the corporation reminds us just why this is shortsighted. It is cross disciplinary in the best sense - reaching across an impressive mix of, often contradictory, source materials to make sense of how the corporation operates from the local to the global and ultimately challenging us: what should be done to reform one of the key actors in world politics?' --Stuart Shields, University of Manchester, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. The history of corporations and incorporation 3. Managing the corporation 4. Understanding the global corporate supply chain 5. The corporation’s political agency 6. Can the corporation be reformed? Should it be? References Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide captures important trends in international relations (IR) pedagogy, paying particular attention to innovations in active learning and student engagement for the contemporary International Relations (IR) classroom.This book is organized into three parts: IR course structures and goals; techniques and approaches to the classroom; and assessment and effectiveness. It is up-to-date with teaching practices highlighted by leading journals and conferences sponsored by the International Studies Association (ISA) and the American Political Science Association (APSA). Collectively, the chapters contribute to continuing dialogues on pedagogy in the field and serve as a critical resource for faculty in IR, political science, and social science.Trade Review‘In an increasingly complex world that calls for innovation and critical thinking, Teaching International Relations provides a valuable collection of chapters to guide thoughtful instructors who want to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. This new volume is broad in scope, with a diverse and accomplished set of contributors. IR instructors will find an excellent resource for actively engaging students, structuring courses, and assessing outcomes.’Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Teaching International Relations 1 James M. Scott, Ralph G. Carter, Brandy Jolliff Scott and Jeffrey S. Lantis PART I CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN COURSE STRUCTURES AND GOALS 2 Essentials for Introduction to International Relations 11 Paul F. Diehl and Mark A. Boyer 3 Teaching with purpose: commitment and innovation in IR pedagogy 27 Jeffrey S. Lantis 4 Teaching IR in the Global South: views from Brazil and South Africa 38 Jacqui de Matos Ala, Cristina Yumie Aoki Inoue and Marcelo Valença 5 Toward an intersectional pedagogy in IR: how to take feminist interventions seriously 52 Dovilė Budrytė PART II INNOVATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM: TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES 6 Teaching with case studies 66 Ralph G. Carter 7 Experiential learning through faculty-led study abroad programs 77 Amy Below, Amanda Nydegger and Mary Jane Parmentier 8 Using Statecraft in the classroom 90 Eric Cox 9 Teaching political violence with games and simulations 105 Amanda Rosen and Victor Asal 10 Teaching with the IR theory toolkit 117 Eric K. Leonard 11 Teaching IR with literature and film 129 Gigi Gokcek and Patrick James 12 Engaging in inquiry: problem-based and research-focused teaching and learning 145 James M. Scott 13 Engaging with diversity through technology 160 Yasemin Akbaba and Filiz Başkan 14 Becoming an effective online teacher: five considerations for better teaching and learning in IR courses 176 Brandy Jolliff Scott 15 Collaborative learning in the IR classroom 189 Heather A. Smith PART III ASSESSMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS 16 Assessment and effectiveness of active teaching and learning in IR 201 Matthew Krain and Kent J. Kille 17 The vital role of assessment in active teaching and learning 214 Kerstin Hamann References 224 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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Book SynopsisThis illuminating monograph examines analytical and practical aspects of the relationship between international law and international politics, providing a comprehensive analysis of the foundations on which both the international legal system and international politics rest.With an interdisciplinary perspective, Alexander Orakhelashvili compares and contrasts the methods of international legal reasoning with international relations as a discipline, focusing on timeless and central issues that connect the past, present and future. The book examines, through the use of both disciplines' methodology, some more specific areas such as public authority, global space, and peace, with the overall outcome that political contempt towards the international legal system could have unexpected and costly adverse political consequences.Examining a broad range of theories and literature, International Law and International Politics will be an invigorating read for academics, students and practitioners of international law, international relations, politics, and diplomacy.Trade Review'Alexander Orakhelashvili's International Law and International Politics is a courageous endeavour to find common ground between the disciplines of international law and international relations. While both disciplines study the same phenomena, in terms of methodological approach, they may sometimes seem worlds apart. Intriguingly, Dr Orakhelashvili shows that the dominant theoretical streams in international law and international relations, namely legal positivism and political realism, are in fact based on the same rationales.' -- Cedric Ryngaert, Utrecht University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. State as basic units 2. Law, power and politics 3. The foundational framework 4. Models of authority and governance 5. Law, power and global space 6. Peace and war Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook examines relationships between religion and international relations, mainly focusing on several world religions - Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. Providing a timely update on this understudied topic, it evaluates how this complex relationship has evolved over the last four decades, looking at a variety of political contexts, regions and countries.Original chapters analyse how varying religions shape people’s attitudes towards the organisation and operations of political systems worldwide. As well as investigating core issues and topics such as religion, foreign policy, terrorism and international security, the Handbook also provides clarity on topical and controversial issues such as Islamist extremism, Hindu nationalism and Christian civilisationism. Top international contributors offer further analysis via important case studies of religion and international relations across the globe.Providing crucial information, this Handbook will be an excellent resource for higher-level students and researchers of religious studies, international relations and politics, as well as policy makers and professionals from a variety of backgrounds and orientations.Trade Review‘Notwithstanding, this Handbook provides a very informative treatment of relevant concepts, including but not limited to such notions as the advent of “God’s century” (187), the “global God divide” (200), “track two peace negotiations” (42, 201),“scriptualisation of Islam” (163), “sharia reservations” (218) with regard to freedom of religion and belief and the pro-life and pro-choice debates. Case studies of Turkey and India also prove to be very insightful, particularly from a historical viewpoint. This volume also presents excellent indexing of the most salient themes in the study of political actors’ approaches towards faith in global politics, primarily in Western contexts. This includes some insightful analysis of related topics in the fields of security, gender, environment, immigration, international development and foreign policy, among others.’ -- Vahid Nick Pay, The International Spectator‘This is a highly useful account of the impact of religion on international relations, and perhaps an important counterweight to both its absence in much of the literature, and, conversely, the breathless commentary that can suggest inevitable conflict between different belief structures.’ -- Anthony Smith, New Zealand International Review‘The global rise of strident new forms of politicized religion in international relations cries out for a single volume that provides a timely and authoritative overview. This book covers it all - the core issues, the key debates, and the arresting case studies - relating to every religious tradition in all sectors of the world. It is a handbook that will be essential to policymakers and scholars and to anyone concerned about the persistent role of faith in the global politics of the 21st century.‘Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: Religion and international relations in the twenty-first century 1 Jeffrey Haynes PART I CORE ISSUES AND TOPICS 1 Religion in international relations: Theory and practice 5 Jeffrey Haynes 2 The rise and fall of secularism in international relations 24 Daniel Philpott 3 Religion and foreign policy 38 John A. Rees 4 Religion and transnational relations: Bridges, barriers and breakthroughs 52 Jonathan D. James 5 A feminist perspective on religion in international relations 68 Anne Jenichen 6 Political Islam and international relations theory 83 Jocelyne Cesari 7 Religion and international security: From confessionalization to securitization 100 Delphine Allès 8 International religious terrorism 115 Gus Martin PART II DEBATES AND CONTROVERSIES 9 The clash of civilizations, then and now 129 Jonathan Fox 10 Religion and the international politics of climate change 143 Katharina Glaab 11 Religion and international migration 156 Ayhan Kaya 12 Religion and international armed conflict: Why and how religion precipitates and intensifies it 171 Davis Brown 13 Engaging religion through diplomacy: The case of the United States 187 Peter Mandaville 14 Religion and international development 197 Katherine Marshall 15 The international promotion of freedom of religion or belief: Key debates and divides 215 Marie Juul Petersen 16 Religiously affiliated organizations 231 Karsten Lehmann PART III CASE STUDIES 17 Religion and the United Nations 246 Claudia Baumgart-Ochse 18 Religion in the European Union 259 Lucian N. Leustean and Jeffrey Haynes 19 Struggling with jihad over Jerusalem: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s approach to war and peace 275 Turan Kayaoglu 20 International relations and the pope 289 Mariano P. Barbato 21 Religion and America’s international relations 302 Lee Marsden 22 Religion and Iran’s international relations 317 Nikolay Kozhanov 23 Religion and Turkey’s international relations 331 İştar Gözaydın 24 Religion and India’s international relations 348 Catarina Kinnvall 25 Religious diplomacy and US–Israeli relations 363 Daniel G. Hummel Index 375

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Book SynopsisBrexit has irrevocably transformed British politics, yet its effects are not confined to relations between the UK and the EU. Venturing beyond the already vast literature on Brexit, this dynamic Handbook explores the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for the EU itself, single countries within and beyond Europe, and the international system, as well as different social groups, generations, and territories within the UK. John Erik Fossum and Christopher Lord bring together 29 expert contributions on the multiple actors and processes which have shaped Brexit. State-of-the-art chapters cover the various factors which led to the success of the ‘Leave’ campaign, the role of EU institutions in Brexit, the implications for other member states and players in the international system, and questions of political legitimacy posed by the UK’s departure from the EU. The Handbook concludes with a discussion of the alternative relationships and opportunities available to the UK in the post-Brexit era. Advancing multiple specialized perspectives on and approaches to Brexit, this comprehensive Handbook will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of British and EU politics. Its overview of recent developments in the EU will allow researchers and research institutes to develop their own work on Brexit.Table of ContentsContents: Preface and acknowledgements xii 1 Introduction to the European Union and Brexit 1 John Erik Fossum and Christopher Lord PART I THE UK AND BREXIT 2 Why did the UK leave the EU? The state of the science of explaining Brexit 26 James Dennison 3 The Brexit referendum 42 Julie Smith 4 Parties 56 Andrew Glencross and Monika Brusenbauch Meislová 5 Brexit and the nations 70 Michael Keating 6 Brexit and economic ideas 85 Craig Parsons 7 Brexit and Europe’s political economy 104 Amy Verdun PART II BREXIT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS 8 The making of Brexit: legal aspects of the 2016–20 negotiations 121 Jean-Claude Piris 9 The European Council and Brexit: from accommodating an ‘awkward partner’ towards managing a conflictual relationship? 162 Birgit Bujard and Wolfgang Wessels 10 The European Parliament and Brexit 178 Christopher Lord 11 The European Commission and the Brexit negotiations 192 Hussein Kassim 12 EU agencies and Brexit: assessing the implications of Brexit for EU agencies 216 Michael Kaeding 13 Brexit: the sub-national dimensions from the vantage point of the European Committee of the Regions 232 Justus Schönlau PART III MEMBER STATES AND BREXIT 14 Ireland and Brexit 250 Brigid Laffan 15 Germany and Brexit 264 Uwe Puetter 16 France and Brexit 279 Helen Drake 17 De-Europeanization of Eastern peripheries or testing the limits of differentiation: Poland in the post-Brexit European Union 296 Rafał Riedel 18 Regional cooperation in the EU in the shadow of Brexit 309 Ian Cooper and Federico Fabbrini PART IV BREXIT AND AFFILIATED NON-MEMBERS IN EUROPE 19 The pattern of affiliations between the EU and its neighbours: Normative, Market and Governance Power Europe 328 Sieglinde Gstöhl 20 The Swiss model in the context of Brexit: from ‘side-street’ to ‘dead-end’? 345 Sandra Lavenex and Alexandre Veuthey 21 The Norway Model and the UK post-Brexit 362 John Erik Fossum 22 Liechtenstein and its relations with the EU 384 Christian Frommelt PART V BREXIT BEYOND EUROPE 23 The 2020 EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement as a Canada style agreement 401 Nanette Neuwahl 24 The impact of Brexit on EU-US political relations and NATO 422 Roy H. Ginsberg 25 Post-Brexit opportunities: what exactly does Australia offer the EU and the UK? 438 Russell Solomon 26 China views Brexit: the impacts of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union in Chinese eyes 456 Biao Zhang and Shaohua Yan PART VI BREXIT AND QUESTIONS OF LEGITIMACY 27 Brexit and political legitimacy 471 Albert Weale 28 Political constitutionalism and referendums: the case of Brexit 486 Richard Bellamy 29 Exceptionally exceptional? A postscript on Brexit in the guise of a conclusion 504 Kalypso Nicolaïdis, with comments by Albert Weale, Christopher Lord and John Erik Fossum Index 518

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Book SynopsisHow do regulatory structures evolve in EU financial governance? Incorporating insights from a variety of disciplines, Governing Finance in Europe provides a comprehensive framework to investigate the dynamics leading to centralisation, decentralisation and fragmentation in EU financial regulation. Offering a comprehensive and generalizable theoretical account of regulatory centralisation, this book combines theoretical approaches from political science, law, sociology and economics to trace centralisation in EU financial governance. Contributors build on a rich political science and legal literature and offer empirical analyses of major EU legislative packages in financial regulation, including the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and Capital Markets Union (CMU). This book systematically identifies and examines the forces and counter-forces on regulatory centralisation. It also offers conjectures as to who benefits from the regulation and how decision-makers are held politically and legally accountable. Featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars, this book is key reading for academics working in finance and financial policies, particularly those investigating European politics, regulation and regional integration. It will also be of interest to practitioners and policymakers, as chapters provide unique insights into the real-world implications of financial regulation. Contributors include: F. Bulfone, J. Ganderson, A. Héritier, J. Karremans, H. Marjosola, M.G. Schoeller, A. Smolenska, M. StrandTrade Review'To what extent do we see a centralisation of rule-making on finance at the European Union level? This edited book of six chapters, and a substantial introduction and conclusion offers an intelligently organised, concise and well-argued answer to this question. In doing so, this collection makes an important contribution to the small but growing literature on European financial market integration. The editors bring together insightful analyses of the main institutional, political, economic and technological factors shaping European Union legislation on finance. The chapters examine how European legislation relates to international agreements, transatlantic coordination with the United States, the relationship between public and private regulation and the impact of technological innovation on regulatory structure. Without exception, the authors provide excellent analyses based on a good range of empirical evidence. Through a number of hypotheses, the editors clarify strong lines of argumentation on rule-making centralisation that are tested in the chapters of the book and are critically considered in Professor Héritier's superbly written conclusion.' --David Howarth, University of Luxembourg'Governing Finance in Europe: A Centralisation of Rulemaking? tackles in a sophisticated and comprehensive way key issues in the governance of finance - why the centralisation, decentralisation or fragmentation of rulemaking occur and with what effects. In a truly interdisciplinary fashion, this edited volume masterfully brings together the perspectives of political scientists, law scholars, economists, and sociologists.' --Lucia Quaglia, University of Bologna, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: 1 Governing Finance in Europe: A Centralisation of Rule-making? Adrienne Héritier and Magnus G. Schoeller VERTICAL RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE: EUROPEAN LEGISLATION IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS 2 MiFID II between European rule-making and national market surveillance: The case of high-frequency-trading Johannes Karremans and Magnus G. Schoeller 3 The internal and external centralisation of Capital Markets Union regulatory structures: the case of Central Counterparties Fabio Bulfone and Agnieszka Smolenska 4 The choice of instrument in EU legislation: Mapping the system of governance under MiFID II and MiFIR Magnus Strand HORIZONTAL INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: RIVAL FINANCIAL REGULATORY POWERS 5 Sharing global regulatory space: transatlantic coordination of the G20 OTC derivatives reforms Heikki Marjosola HYBRID GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REGULATION 6 The emergence of transnational hybrid governance: how private risks trigger public intervention Johannes Karremans and Adrienne Héritier TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION PERSPECTIVE 7 The impacts of technological innovation on regulatory structure: Fintech in post-crisis Europe Agnieszka Smolenska, Joseph Ganderson and Adrienne Héritier 8 Governing Finance in Europe: Discussion and Conclusion Adrienne Héritier Index

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Book SynopsisThe launching of economic and political reforms in 1978 has transformed China's standing in world politics. A new power has emerged. Yet, after more than four decades, the question of how to understand and interpret China's foreign policy remains a source of debate and contention.Nicholas Khoo examines China's arrival as a major power in contemporary world politics, making the case for a neorealist model highlighting the operation of state interests and relative power. He illuminates the relevance of economic and military power projection, spiral dynamics, and the use of wedge strategies to split adversaries. Khoo also reviews influential alternative theories of Chinese foreign policy that emphasize the concepts of trade, identity, socialization, domestic politics, and the security dilemma.Presenting readers with an analysis of the major issues and theoretical debates on China's role in bringing the Cold War to a close in East Asia, and its relations with the US and Japan, China's Foreign Policy since 1978 will be of great interest to university students at all levels, as well as specialists on Chinese foreign policy, East Asian international relations, and international security.Trade Review‘China’s Foreign Policy since 1978: Return to Power is a necessity for the academic library and a must-read for all students and academicians interested in China’s foreign affairs.’ -- Irieda Hamzaj, Insight Turkey‘The book offers a theoretically driven and empirically rich analysis of China's foreign policy. It will be of interest to scholars and policy analysts who want to understand China's foreign policy from a realist perspective.’ -- Kai He, Contemporary Southeast Asia'Nicholas Khoo employs deep knowledge and keen insight in this masterful assessment of China's post-Cold War rise in Asia to stake out a persuasive neorealist argument viewing China's behavior as based fundamentally on state interests and relative power. With extensive research in Chinese and foreign sources, this clear and informative analysis lays down an important marker in the ongoing debate on how the world should view China's rise.' -- Robert Sutter, The George Washington University, US‘China's Foreign Policy since 1978: Return to Power provides an excellent, fast-paced review of the emerging bi-polar world created by the increasingly competitive US-China relationship. China, the United States, Japan, and the ASEAN countries must accept a new normal that will be more competitive and conflictual. Khoo's latest book can be used as a text for both graduate and undergraduate courses on the international relations of East and Southeast Asia.' -- Karl Jackson, Johns Hopkins University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: From “Biding One’s Time” to the “China Dream” 1. Conceptualizing China as an International Actor 2. The End of China’s Cold War: Wedge Strategy and the Termination of the Soviet-Vietnamese Alliance 3. US–China Relations and the Dynamics of Power Projection 4. Sino-Japanese Relations and the Rise of Coercive Diplomacy Conclusion: China Returns to Power Index

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Book SynopsisThe Research Handbook on Trade Wars presents an informative and in-depth account of the origins, dynamics, and implications of trade wars, which are growing both in scale and scope in today’s increasingly interdependent global economy. Timely and comprehensive, it provides a holistic understanding of trade wars, including not only the domestic and international factors that influence the pattern of trade war onset and escalation, but also the stakeholders and processes that shape the outcomes of such highly intense trade conflicts.Leading scholars in the field present original and thought-provoking research material, critically engage with academic and policy debates, and make theoretical contributions as well as valuable policy recommendations. In addition to its in-depth analysis of the global, domestic, political, and economic origins of trade wars, this Research Handbook also examines the variation in the scope of trade wars, the forum for dispute settlement, the factors that influence the pattern of dispute escalation, and the linkages between national security considerations and commercial conflicts.Providing the frameworks necessary for understanding the political and economic logics of trade wars, this Handbook will be a valuable source of reference for researchers, government officials, businesses, and post-graduate students interested in international political economy, international economics, economic statecraft, public policy, and international relations.Trade Review‘The chapters in this impressive Research Handbook range from deeper dives into particular trade spats to higher-altitude analyses of their causes and consequences. Scholars especially interested in the US-China trade war will find a wealth of content. Instructors will find much connecting current events with course material about international political economy.’ -- ­– Stephen Chaudoin, Harvard University, US‘This is the most comprehensive study of trade wars, their causes, as well as their consequences. The questions raised in this book should be valuable input to academics and practitioners alike who are concerned by today’s increasingly uncertain environment.’ -- ­– Petros C. Mavroidis, Columbia Law School, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: trade wars past and present: causes, dynamics and consequences 1 Ka Zeng and Wei Liang PART I THE GLOBAL ORIGINS OF TRADE WARS: MARKET CHANGES AND INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRAINTS 2 The structure of international trade, global value chains and trade wars in the twenty-first century 27 Louise Curran and Jappe Eckhardt 3 Financial crises and trade wars: has globalization failed to deliver? 47 David A. Deese and Sam Biasi 4 Multilateral trade governance and the US–China Trade War (2018‒) 63 Faizel Ismail PART II THE DOMESTIC ORIGINS OF TRADE WARS 5 Preferences, domestic institutions and trade wars 82 Timm Betz and Lu Sun 6 The trade Zax: explaining when regulatory disputes escalate into trade wars 112 Gary Winslett 7 The uneven impact of exchange rate movements on trade disputes 130 Patrick J.W. Egan 8 US trade deficit as an American problem 151 Imad Moosa PART III SCOPE, PROCESSES AND DYNAMICS OF TRADE WARS 9 Escalation, economic coverage and institutional scope in trade wars 175 Dirk De Bièvre and Emile van Ommeren 10 The strategic calculus of WTO dispute initiation: evidence from the United States 191 J. Tyson Chatagnier, Arlo Poletti and Aydin B. Yildirim 11 Economic rivals, security allies: the US–Japan trade war 209 Kristi Govella PART IV CASE IN POINT: THE TIT-FOR-TAT OF THE US–CHINA TRADE WAR (2018‒) 12 The US–China trade war of 2018‒2020: origins and consequences 231 Thomas Hout 13 American multinational corporations and the U.S.–China trade war 252 Jiakun Jack Zhang 14 US–China intellectual property trade wars 271 Peter K. Yu 15 “Forced” technology transfer and China’s industrial policy: a case of study high-speed rail 288 Gerald Chan PART V AMERICA FIRST: TRUMP’S TRADE OFFENSIVE AGAINST US ALLIES AND NEIGHBORS 16 US–EU trade war: a new page from an old playbook? 304 Marcia Don Harpaz 17 Japan–US trade “war” under the Trump Administration: from the US’ withdrawal from the TPP to the Japan–US trade agreement 326 Junji Nakagawa 18 United States–South Korea trade conflict: economic and security issues in the Trump era and beyond 341 James F. Paradise 19 USMCA, Covid-19 and the US–China trade war: North America’s shifting supply chains 361 David A. Gantz PART VI FLASHPOINTS: TRADE WARS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC 20 Trade wars at the intersection of memory and industrial policy in Japan and South Korea 381 Kristin Vekasi 21 Navigating the triple dilemma: South Korea’s trade disputes with neighboring countries in the era of politicized economic interdependence 398 Seung-Youn Oh Index

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Book SynopsisThis illuminating monograph examines analytical and practical aspects of the relationship between international law and international politics, providing a comprehensive analysis of the foundations on which both the international legal system and international politics rest.With an interdisciplinary perspective, Alexander Orakhelashvili compares and contrasts the methods of international legal reasoning with international relations as a discipline, focusing on timeless and central issues that connect the past, present and future. The book examines, through the use of both disciplines' methodology, some more specific areas such as public authority, global space, and peace, with the overall outcome that political contempt towards the international legal system could have unexpected and costly adverse political consequences.Examining a broad range of theories and literature, International Law and International Politics will be an invigorating read for academics, students and practitioners of international law, international relations, politics, and diplomacy.Trade Review'Alexander Orakhelashvili's International Law and International Politics is a courageous endeavour to find common ground between the disciplines of international law and international relations. While both disciplines study the same phenomena, in terms of methodological approach, they may sometimes seem worlds apart. Intriguingly, Dr Orakhelashvili shows that the dominant theoretical streams in international law and international relations, namely legal positivism and political realism, are in fact based on the same rationales.' -- Cedric Ryngaert, Utrecht University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. State as basic units 2. Law, power and politics 3. The foundational framework 4. Models of authority and governance 5. Law, power and global space 6. Peace and war Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisProviding an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the world of journal publishing within the fields of political science and international relations, this book offers in-depth guidance to maximize the likelihood of publishing success. Using their extensive experience as journal editors, Marijke Breuning and John Ishiyama also include crucial advice on how to select an appropriate journal, revise manuscripts, and how to increase the impact of published work. Common questions are answered, such as: when is the right time to submit your manuscript; how to select a co-author; and when to contact an editor, as well as the challenging aspect of how to deal with rejections. Other key topics are thoroughly reviewed and explored, including guidance on ethics and integrity in publishing journal articles, emerging practices regarding research transparency, and new frontiers in academic journal publishing such as Open Access. This engaging book will be an invaluable resource for graduate students and scholars looking to improve their understanding of the journal publishing process, as well as providing an essential guide for those undertaking this journey for the first time.Trade Review‘A must read for all graduate students, and yet everyone will learn something. It democratizes the publication process by making critical information available to everyone. Importantly, the authors include reflective commentary on current issues as well: replication, open access, and promoting your own published work. Breuning and Ishiyama are ideal authors on the topic of “how to publish” as they are outstanding scholars with sustained publication records, have top-level editing experience, and reputations as strong mentors to many throughout the discipline.’ -- Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University, US‘Breuning and Ishiyama bring a wealth of experience to bear in this excellent “how-to” book. How to Get Published in the Best Political Science and International Relations Journals is a welcome resource for graduate students and early career scholars as they learn about, and navigate, the journal publishing process. In addition to opening the black box of the publishing process itself, the book also provides informative advice on several important issues in publishing, including ethics, data transparency and citations, as well as newer developments, such as open access publishing. It is a resource that I will enthusiastically recommend to colleagues.’ -- Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh, US‘This comprehensive and highly readable volume contains a host of insights about how to publish in Political Science and International Relations. Subject matter includes how to select a journal based on a balance of prestige versus fit, when to send a manuscript out for review, tactics for revising in response to instructions from editors, and ways in which to maximize the impact of one’s publications. The book is essential reading for both those new to the profession and their mentors.’ -- Patrick James, Dornsife Dean’s Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, US‘Breuning and Ishiyama distill a vast amount of experience as authors and editors into this engaging book. Their advice is practical and methodical as they walk a new scholar through the steps of publishing in academic journals. Even established scholars will appreciate the discussions of newer trends, such as research transparency, open access, and strategies to maximizing the impact of published work. This is a must read for anyone looking for advice on journal publishing!’ -- Cameron G. Thies, Arizona State University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: how to use this book 1. The publishing process 2. The review process 3. Ethics and integrity in publishing 4. Research transparency across different types of scholarship 5. New frontiers in publishing: understanding open access journals 6. Maximizing the impact of your scholarship References Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of the multiple ways in which oil has shaped, changed and affected international relations and global politics. Theoretically innovative, it provides new insights into the interaction between the materiality of oil and its social, economic and political manifestations.International contributors address the continuing legacy of oil, colonialism, and neo-imperialism and how this has had lasting effects on regions like the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Chapters also assess the complex ways in which oil has influenced the trajectory of global capitalism with the emergence of multiple and powerful economic actors and institutions, and how this has affected the less powerful, the marginalised and the dispossessed. The Handbook concludes by considering the future of oil in the context of the transition to a low-carbon energy system and the challenges and geopolitical consequences of a world becoming less dependent on oil.Exploring the interaction between oil, hegemony and the international political order, this Handbook will be critical reading for scholars and students of international relations, energy policy and environmental governance and regulation. It will also be beneficial for practitioners and policy makers in the field of the international political economy of energy.Trade Review‘The Handbook on Oil and International Relations surveys a vast field of scholarship in a manner that is both authoritative and insightful. The contributors, who are some of the top scholars in their respective areas, bring to bear a considerable degree of theoretical sophistication, while their empirical grasp of specific regions is invaluable. This fills a gap in the field and will be read widely.’ -- Ricardo Soares de Oliveira, University of Oxford, UK‘Oil politics is a core driver of international politics, from the roots of war to economic relations. This book covers a wide-ranging set of topics, with chapters by some of the top scholars in the field.’ -- Jeff Colgan, Brown University, US‘Dannreuther and Ostrowski have succeeded in bringing together some of the world’s foremost experts on the global petroleum sector. Although the oil industry is to be phased out, it is still going to be around for a while and it is still big – so we still need to understand how it works.’ -- Indra Overland, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, NorwayTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Handbook on Oil and International Relations xvi Roland Dannreuther and Wojciech Ostrowski PART I MATERIALITIES OF OIL 1 Oil and international relations: theory, materiality and the political 2 Roland Dannreuther 2 From exploration to consumption: understanding the materialities of oil 16 Gavin Bridge and Alexander Dodge 3 Oil and the materialities of other energy sources 33 Margarita M. Balmaceda 4 Oil, culture and modernity 50 Caleb Wellum 5 Oil securitisation: an analysis of oil security discourse and materiality in Azerbaijan 65 Aurora Ganz 6 Oil, materiality, and interstate war 78 Emily Meierding 7 Oil and Asian maritime security in the Indian Ocean 93 Christopher Len PART II OIL, POWER AND POLITICAL ORDER 8 The geopolitics of oil: the United States in the twentieth century 113 Gregory Brew 9 Russia: oil and revisionist power 128 Richard Sakwa 10 Middle East: oil and political order 141 Raymond Hinnebusch 11 Latin America: oil, populism and revolution 158 David Mares 12 Africa: oil, colonialism and development 177 Nelson Oppong and Kwabena Oteng Acheampong PART III OIL AND DEVELOPMENT 13 Oil nationalism, decolonization and fragmentation 190 Wojciech Ostrowski 14 Labour in the making of the international relations of oil: resource nationalism and trade unions 206 Peyman Jafari 15 Oil, law, temporality and indigenous rights 221 Suzana Sawyer and Lindsay Ofrias 16 The oil curse: pollution, authoritarianism, corruption, and conflict 240 Douglas A. Yates 17 Oil, global governance and transparency norm proliferation 252 Nathan Andrews 18 Oil and subsidies 268 Subhes C. Bhattacharyya 19 Qatar: energy abundance and small powers 282 Betul Dogan-Akkas PART IV OIL AND GLOBAL MARKETS 20 International relations and oil: towards a networked power framework of analysis 301 Llewelyn Hughes and Andreas Goldthau 21 Global capitalism and oil 315 Tim Di Muzio and Matt Dow 22 Oil price volatility: cartels, geopolitics and speculation 334 Xiaoyi Mu 23 Oil and international institutions 354 Dag Harald Claes PART V OIL, SUSTAINABILITY AND THE FUTURE 24 International oil companies, decarbonisation and transition risks 370 Mathieu Blondeel and Michael Bradshaw 25 The oil transition in a large oil-importing country: the case of China 391 Philip Andrews-Speed 26 Shale oil and the future of geopolitics 407 Inwook Kim 27 Transition troubles: petrostates, decarbonization, and the geopolitics of peak oil demand 425 Thijs Van de Graaf Index

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