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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sovereignty under Siege
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Identity Politics Filling the Gap Between
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive volume examines fifteen cases across the world where a violent or semi-violent conflict exists between a national minority inhabiting a region in a larger independent country and the government of that country. It studies the reasons for the growth of national separatism and the failure of attempts to reconcile the dissident regions to the national government. The book outlines the urgent need for a new ''quantumised'' status of a kind that could satisfy the national minorities without alienating the governments; such an agreement could allow the national minority home rule powers over internal affairs, while leaving the management of foreign affairs and the international profile of the larger country to the central government. Identity Politics breaks new ground and challenges several accepted views of the minimum requirement for the existence of a state. Ideally suited to courses on security studies, conflict resolution and international relations, the book will aTrade Review’...a fascinating and lucid account of the identity politics and national separatism...While offering a historical framework, and up-to-date analysis of ethnic/national/religious conflicts, the book also deals with key concepts from the study of International Relations and Politics. At the same time, this book is a clear reflection of a long-standing and passionate commitment to peace and human security.’ Dr Bulent Gokay, Keele University, UK ’This challenging and stimulating study examines the problems of resolving conflict in 15 different countries, which have been subject to tension and often violence between the central government and dissident national minorities. It argues, intelligently and sometimes provocatively, that "a quantum leap to a new concept of decentralisation" is needed if peacemaking is to have any chance of lasting success.’ Professor William Tordoff, University of Manchester, UK '...provide[s] useful guidelines to a fast changing scene which needs to be followed closely...' Transnational PerspectivesTable of ContentsContents: Introduction; States of former Yugoslavia; India, the vale of Kashmir and the Naga Hills; the Tamils in Sri Lanka; The union of Myanmar: the Karens; The Kurdish areas in Turkey, Iran and Iraq; The Turkish areas in the Republic of Cyprus; The Basque provinces in Spain; Chechnya in the Russian Republic; The case of the Sudan: north and south; Taiwan and People's Republic of Mainland China; Dealing with marginal cases; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Dynamics of States
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Elite Politics in Contemporary China East Gate Book
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Elite Politics in Contemporary China
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Power of Scale A Global History Approach Sources and Studies in World History A Global History Approach A Global History Approach Sources Studies in World History
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Local Government and Politics in China Challenges from below Studies on Contemporary China ME Sharpe Paperback
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Government A Public Administration Perspective
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Taylor & Francis Ltd American Federalism A Concise Introduction
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Government is Us 20
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Moral Controversies in American Politics
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Taylor & Francis A Structural Model of the U.S. Government Securities Market
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Taylor & Francis A Structural Model of the U.S. Government Securities Market
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Taylor & Francis EuRussia Relations 19992015
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Taylor & Francis The Ethnopolitics of Ethnofederalism in Ethiopia Association for the Study of Nationalities
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Taylor & Francis Council Democracy
Book SynopsisThe return to public assemblies and direct democratic methods in the wave of the global squares movements since 2011 has rejuvenated interest in forms of council organisation and action. The European council movements, which developed in the immediate post-First World War era, were the most impressive of a number of attempts to develop workersâ councils throughout the twentieth century. However, in spite of the recent challenges to liberal democracy, the question of council democracy has so far been neglected within democratic theory. This book seeks to interrogate contemporary democratic institutions from the perspective of the resources that can be drawn from a revival and re-evaluation of the forgotten ideal of council democracy.This collection brings together democratic theorists, socialists and labour historians on the question of the relevance of council democracy for contemporary democratic practices. Historical reflection on the councils opens our political imaginatioTrade Review'This fine collection answers an urgent need to take up the challenge of transforming capitalist market relations as part of the task of envisioning new modes of democratic politics. The authors draw on an archive—the theory and history of council democracy—that Western political theory has mostly overlooked but that provides today’s protest movements with new institutional models and a new confidence in the possibilities for large-scale social transformation.' - Lisa Disch, Professor of Political Science and Women’s Studies, The University of Michigan'With the rising profile of new and innovative democratic practices around the world, it is critical to revisit radical ideas from the not-so-distant past. This volume’s impressive appraisal of council democracy is a significant achievement. Its in-depth analysis will be of great interest to those concerned with democracy’s potential in contemporary capitalism, the extension of democracy into social and economic life, and the future of the political left.' - Michael Saward, Professor of Politics and International Studies, University of WarwickTable of Contents1. Council Democracy: Towards a Democratic Socialist Politics [James Muldoon] Part I: The Councils in Historical Perspective 2. The Development of Workers’ Councils: Between Spontaneity and Organisation [Donny Gluckstein] 3. Rediscovering the Hamburg Workers’ and Soldiers’ Councils [Gaard Kets and James Muldoon] Part II: Councils, the State and the Problem of Socialisation 4. In Defence of Council Democracy [Gabriel Wollner] 5. Council Democracy and the Socialisation Dilemma [Nicholas Vrousalis] 6. A Theory of Council Republicanism [Michael J. Thompson] Part III: The Councils in Radical Democratic Theory 7. The Councils as Ontological Form: Cornelius Castoriadis and the Autonomous Potential of Council Democracy [Christopher Holman] 8. Hannah Arendt, the Council System, and Contemporary Political Theory [Shmuel Lederman] 9. The Self-Limiting Revolution and the Mixed Constitution of Socialist Democracy: Claude Lefort’s Vision of Council Democracy [Benjamin Ask Popp-Madsen] Part IV: Beyond the Councils 10. After the Councils: Opposing Domination and Developing Democratic Agency [John Medearis] 11. The Case for Workplace Democracy [David Ellerman] 12. The Legacy of Workers’ Councils in Contemporary Social Movements [Dario Azzellini]
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Taylor & Francis Citizenship Community and Democracy in India
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Taylor & Francis Intergovernmental Relations in Transition
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Taylor & Francis Political Management in Practice
Book SynopsisAll organisations manage people, and politics is no different. Campaigns, parties, and government all need to manage people and resources to try to get things done. Of course, the extent to which politics is managed effectively is debatable. Recently public awareness of problematic HR in parliaments and government has grown as media reports of problems emerge. Such problematic practice is not surprising given that orientation and training of political practitioners by parties and parliament is hindered by a lack of academic research.This comprehensive volume lays out and builds upon core theoretical foundations in the field of political management, offering a wide range of in-depth empirical research with multiple authors and chapters from different disciplinary perspectives and countries. With authors from political management programmes, political marketing, management, political psychology, and public administration, the book seeks not just to survey a topic or existing li
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Digital Blood on Their Hands
Book SynopsisCyberattacks are nothing particularly new to the world and Ukraine had suffered many such attacks by Russia over recent years. Russia had knowingly been exploiting Ukraineâs digital vulnerabilities as a proving ground for nearly a decade. Malware such as Sandworm and BlackEnergy had caused untold damage to the Ukrainian population and government previously, which allowed Russia to perfect cyberattacks for further, more global events. Russia had been planting cyber sleeper digital cells for years, especially in the US and the UK.Then, coincidently, the week after the Chinese Winter Olympic games had finished, Russia launched an all-out cyber offensive against 70 Ukrainian government websites. Owing to these being poorlyâand insecurelyâmaintained, they toppled one by one, causing havoc and disruption to the Ukrainian government and to Ukraineâs critical infrastructure. As Q said in James Bond: âI can do more damage by breakfast sipping my Earl Grey tea with my keyboard than you ever can in the field.â Sadly, Q was right, as we witness daily. The keyboard and mouse have indeed become mightier than the sword.The barrage of cyberattacks against Ukraine constitutes the first cyberwar by one nation against another. This attack crossed a very thin red line. That line had the hallmarks of a nation state, but had until now been confined to cyber criminal activities, immaterial of whom the perpetrators were. This, however, was now war. The cyberwar was simply a precursor, the softening of a country that would precede a kinetic war in which tens of thousands of people would lose their lives. This war was the first war for nearly 80 years that rang out deathly klaxons across Europe and the world.Digital Blood on Their Hands addresses the issues that the digital world has created, covering the culpability, causal links and even liabilities that go towards these war crime atrocities, often too frightening to believe and also too compelling to dismiss. It tells a side to the worldâs first ever cyberwar that you would never otherwise see or possibly hear about.Table of ContentsPreface. Author. Part I History. Chapter 1 The History of War and Cyber Warfare. Chapter 2 The History of Cybersecurity. Part II Technology. Chapter 3 Domain Name System (DNS) Attacks. Chapter 4 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Chapter 5 Cloud Computing: A Gamble? Chapter 6 OSINT: Open-Source Intelligence. Chapter 7 Digital Perimeter Defences. Part III Examples of Previous Attacks and Insecurities. Chapter 8 US Government Security Failings. Chapter 9 UK Government Security Failings. Chapter 10 Okta Cyberattack: More Basic Security Failures. Chapter 11 Stuxnet. Chapter 12 Lloyds: Shortfall of Knowledge. Part IV The Ukraine Cyberwar. Chapter 13 Why Has Russia Invaded Ukraine? Chapter 14 Sanctions on Russia Following the War in Ukraine. Chapter 15 Eight Years of Cyberattacks on Ukraine. Chapter 16 Russian Allies and Enemies. Chapter 17 Digital Defences Down. Chapter 18 Ukraine Report: Ukraine Cyberwar Using Insecure Websites to Take Over Control. Chapter 19 Microsoft: There Is Something Rotten in Redmond. Chapter 20 Perimeter Defence Theory in Context: Ukraine. Chapter 21 Cyberattacks against Russia. Chapter 22 Global Security Errors. CONCLUSION. AFTERWORD. INDEX.
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Taylor & Francis Middle Eastern Diasporas and Political
Book SynopsisThis edited book explores the development and reconfiguration of Middle Eastern diasporic communities in the West in the context of increased political turmoil, civil war, new authoritarianism, and severe constraints on media in the Middle East.Taking an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating political and intercultural communication, the contributors investigate the rationale for diasporic politics, as well as the role of the transnational media in shaping diasporic political mobilization. This analysis of the media, situated within specific case studies, encompassing Afghani, Armenian, Bahraini, Egyptian, Lebanese, Syrian, Tunisian, and Turkish diasporic communities, reveals the variegated ways it influences diasporic politics and facilitates political action, as well as its influence on democratic actors residing in the Middle East. These new insights into Middle Eastern diasporas, political communication, and political mobilization are based on developments in the MiddTrade Review"This is an important book that fills a gap in the literature about the role of communication in facilitating diasporas’ political participation in their countries of origin, host societies, and global politics. The book provides insightful analysis of the way diaspora communities use media to build transnational connections, based on fresh data collected among diaspora groups in Europe and the USA. The well-rounded analysis in each chapter heightens the book’s relevance and contribution."Noha Mellor, Professor of Media, University of Sharjah, UAE"This book is a must-read for those interested in the relationship between the Middle East, diaspora communities, and media post-2011. Its insightful analysis, drawn from media content analysis and interviews, fills a critical gap in our understanding of these complex relationships. The thought-provoking case studies shed light on media's impact on shaping and strengthening connections between communities, particularly diaspora communities based in Western countries. The comprehensive insights into the utilization of digital media for political action and collective mobilization make this book a valuable and necessary contribution to the discourse on the Middle East and its diaspora communities."Tourya Guaaybess, European University Centre, Université de Lorraine, CREMTable of Contents1. Mobilizing and Mediatizing Middle Eastern Diaspora 2. Diasporic Political Communication among Arabs in Europe: From Online Campaigning to Friendship Networks 3. The Power of the Media in Mobilizing Diaspora Support for Syrian Armenians: The Case of Kessab 4. Beirut from 'October Revolution' of 2019 to the 4th August Explosion in 2020: Transnational Solidarity, Social Media and Affective Communities 5. The Webinar as Tool for Diasporic Political Communication to Counter Mis/disinformation About Syria 6. Arab Social Media News in Sweden: Site of Information or Site of Struggle? 7. Digital Diaspora: The Case of Farkhunda and Afghan Women's Resistance 8. Whom do the Diaspora Members Interact with when there are Elections in the 'Homeland?' 9. Making an Impact: The Role of Media Activism among Bahrainis in London and Denmark 10. Reporting on Syrian Conflict from Exile: Examining Advocacy Strategies in Diaspora Journalists' Online News
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Social Media and Digital Politics
Book SynopsisInformed by critical theory, this book employs Social Network Analysis (SNA) to examine the ever-increasing impact that social media has on politics and contemporary civic discourse.In just the past decade, social media platforms have been at the forefront of political discord that played out in the January 6th insurrection, the expulsion of a US President from major social media platforms, the attempted regulation of social media in various states, and the takeover of Twitter (now X) by one of the richest and (arguably) most financially influential persons in the world. This book examines these phenomena through a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of their meaning and implication for democratic society. Informed by SNA, James Jaehoon Lee and Jeffrey Layne Blevins examine several types of social and political commentary on one of the most influential social media networks and argue that the use of emotional appeals in these posts about social and political topics degrade
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Beyond White Privilege
Book SynopsisIn the world of academic anti-racism, the idea of white privilege has become the dominant paradigm for understanding racial inequality. Its roots can be traced to radical critiques of racial capitalism, however its contemporary employment tends to be class-blind, ignoring the rifts that separate educated, socially mobile elites from struggling working-class communities.How did this come to be? Beyond White Privilege traces the path by which an idea with radical potential got hijacked' by a liberal anti-racism that sees individual prejudice as racism's primary manifestation, and white moral transformation as its appropriate remedy. This politics of privilege' proves woefully inadequate to the enduring forms of racial and economic injustice shaping the world today. For educated white elites, privilege recognition has become a ritual of purification distinguishing them from their working-class counterparts. For the white working class, whose privileges have eroded, but
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Local Authorities and New Technologies
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Taylor & Francis American Politics
Book SynopsisThis introductory American politics textbook highlights political controversies and debates that make politics compelling and shows that politics has the potential--against formidable odds--to solve crucial public problems. What are the conditions in which Americaâand other countries tooâcan promote justice and prevent tyranny? What are the obstacles to positive change? And importantly, what are ways in which citizens can get involved?This book explores the American political system, its institutions, people, and groups with a focus on identifying the promise and peril of American politics. Leading with central questions and controversies of American politics, the chapters cover all the key topics in American politics including the Constitution, federalism, civil rights, the presidency, Congress, courts, bureaucracy, media, parties, and interest groups.Helping students understand how and why political events and processes occur, this book is suitable for undergraduate
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence
Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and International Relations examines how machines, algorithms, and data are reshaping the way nations interact, negotiate, and navigate global politics.In the 21st Century, Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a theoretical wonder to a real force, and with it the race to dominate new technologies is proving to be a key geopolitical concern. This book looks at both the ways in which AI is transforming the landscape of international relations and the challenges this brings. The book includes discussions on: The need for regulations and oversight to make sure that AI is used in an ethical way. AIâs role in conflict resolution and peacekeeping and its influence on economic alliances. The ethical and moral dilemmas posed by autonomous systems making life-or-death decisions. Frameworks that ensure responsible and accountable use of AI. How the choices we make today will def
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Evolution of the Asian Developmental State
Book SynopsisMany East Asian states have undergone profound economic transformations over the last two decades. Singapore and Hong Kong especially have adapted to shifting economic and technological conditions by transforming themselves into smart developmental states'. In these cities, the proliferation of digital technologies has given rise to new growth sectors and opened up new areas of political contestation within these early proponents of the developmental state model.Providing a theoretical and empirical discussion of the Asian developmental state model, the book assesses the evolution of the developmental state model, considers recent developments in the field and evaluates the development state's continued relevance as a conceptual framework for understanding the politics of economic development. Focusing on digital and technology-enabled economic activities in Hong Kong and Singapore, the author explores the various policies that allow developmental states to stimulate economicTrade Review"This book provides a much overdue contribution to our understanding of the developmental dynamics of some of Asia’s most celebrated city states: Singapore and Hong Kong. By revisiting the developmental state thesis and analysing the policy challenges posed by the rise of the knowledge economy and the increasing impact of digitization, the author is able to demonstrate how the adoption of smart city strategies is increasingly supplanting traditional approaches to developmental policy, planning and economic management. A timely, thoughtful and innovative book that speaks to students of international political economy, development and policymakers alike." - Darryl S.L. Jarvis, Professor and Head of Department of Asian and Policy Studies, Education University of Hong Kong.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Developmental States: A Conceptual Overview Chapter 3 Singapore Inc. Chapter 4 Hong Kong: Administrative Developmental State Chapter 5 Becoming Smart Cities Chapter 6 Conceptual and Theoretical Implications Chapter 7 The Smart Developmental State
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Russia and the Western Far Right
Book SynopsisThe growing influence of Russia on the Western far right has been much discussed in the media recently. This book is the first detailed inquiry into what has been a neglected but critically important trend: the growing links between Russian actors and Western far right activists, publicists, ideologues, and politicians. The author uses a range of sources including interviews, video footage, leaked communications, official statements and press coverage in order to discuss both historical and contemporary Russia in terms of its relationship with the Western far right. Initial contacts between Russian political actors and Western far right activists were established in the early 1990s, but these contacts were low profile. As Moscow has become more anti-Western, these contacts have become more intense and have operated at a higher level. The book shows that the Russian establishment was first interested in using the Western far right to legitimise Moscow's politics anTrade Review‘Anton Shekhovtsov is the world's leading expert on Russian political warfare against the West. His book is a masterly investigation of the Kremlin's tactics and strategy, highlighting both successes—and failures. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to defend our freedom from our most formidable adversaries: Russia's crony-capitalist ex-KGB regime.’ – Edward Lucas, Senior Editor, The Economist'Events in Ukraine, Syria, and the US elections have thrust Putin’s foreign policies to the centre of the attention of the Western media. Meanwhile, the growing nexus of informal contacts between his government and the far right, both inside and outside Russia, has been practically ignored. Shekhovtsov has deployed his rare combination of expertise in fascist studies and fluency in the relevant languages and cultures to good effect, filling in with meticulous scholarship what turns out to be a disturbingly large gap in the conventional understanding of Putinism. The result is a book relevant not just to observers of right-wing extremism and Russia-watchers everywhere, but to anyone prepared to be even more concerned about the new Cold War, where firewalls, encryption, and maskirovka have replaced watchposts, spies, and Pravda.' - Roger Griffin, Author of Modernism and Fascism'This path-breaking book is the first comprehensive investigation into, and political analysis of, the Soviet and post-Soviet Russian regimes' paradoxical relations with various Western right-wing extremists. The book discloses numerous hitherto un- or little known facts about Moscow's semi-secret outreach to European ultra-nationalists during the 1920s and 1950s, as well as about Putin's recent undisguised utilization of Western anti-liberal forces. Shekhovtsov follows meticulously and interprets revealingly the various motivations, strategies and challenges of the Kremlin's intensifying cooperation with the international radical right. His book makes important contributions to both, political science sub-fields such as right-wing extremism and Russian studies, as well as to the current public discourse on the nature, methods and repercussions of Moscow's escalating confrontation with the West.'- Andreas Umland, Senior Fellow, Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Kyiv"In his impressive Russia and the Western Far Right: Tango Noir, Shekhovtsov argues that overtures by Russia to far-right parties, and the eagerness of the latter to be co-opted, has been driven by — of all things — a mutual search for recognition and legitimacy. Shekhovtsov’s command of the detail is stunning, and he paints a troubling picture of a number of political structures in each country acting as fronts and conduits for Russian influence."Charles Clover, Financial Times."This subject takes us into the realm of expertise of Anton Shekhovtsov, who has been tracking and cataloguing the Russian relationship with the European far right for many years. In Russia and the Western Far Right: Tango Noir, Shekhovtsov lays out the historical background of the relationship, going back to the Soviet era…Shekhovtsov’s goal is not to find solutions but rather to lay out the parameters of a problem that few really understand." Anne Applebaum, New York Review of Books."The author sheds more light on the inner workings of Putin's power structure and how Russia's disinformation offensive has developed from that. He argues that it is a conglomerate of clans competing for attention and resources from the center - Putin - in a complex marketplace. But as Shekhovtsov makes clear in this valuable, if not complete book, Russian tactics are constantly evolving, always with one eye on the future." Bradley Jardine, Coda Story. Table of ContentsList of tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. Soviet Russia in the Western Far Right Perspective: Ideology, Collaboration, Active Measures Chapter 2. Russia’s Opening to the Western Far Right Chapter 3. Putin’s Russia, an Authoritarian Kleptocracy with a Twist Chapter 4. Far Right Election Observers in the Service of the Kremlin’s Domestic and Foreign Policies Chapter 5. Undermining the West through Mass Media Chapter 6. Far Right Structures in Europe as Pro-Moscow Front Organisations Chapter 7. The Moscow-Strasbourg-Brussels Axis Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Russia and the Western Far Right
Book SynopsisThe growing influence of Russia on the Western far right has been much discussed in the media recently. This book is the first detailed inquiry into what has been a neglected but critically important trend: the growing links between Russian actors and Western far right activists, publicists, ideologues, and politicians. The author uses a range of sources including interviews, video footage, leaked communications, official statements and press coverage in order to discuss both historical and contemporary Russia in terms of its relationship with the Western far right. Initial contacts between Russian political actors and Western far right activists were established in the early 1990s, but these contacts were low profile. As Moscow has become more anti-Western, these contacts have become more intense and have operated at a higher level. The book shows that the Russian establishment was first interested in using the Western far right to legitimise Moscow's politics anTrade Review‘Anton Shekhovtsov is the world's leading expert on Russian political warfare against the West. His book is a masterly investigation of the Kremlin's tactics and strategy, highlighting both successes—and failures. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to defend our freedom from our most formidable adversaries: Russia's crony-capitalist ex-KGB regime.’ – Edward Lucas, Senior Editor, The Economist'Events in Ukraine, Syria, and the US elections have thrust Putin’s foreign policies to the centre of the attention of the Western media. Meanwhile, the growing nexus of informal contacts between his government and the far right, both inside and outside Russia, has been practically ignored. Shekhovtsov has deployed his rare combination of expertise in fascist studies and fluency in the relevant languages and cultures to good effect, filling in with meticulous scholarship what turns out to be a disturbingly large gap in the conventional understanding of Putinism. The result is a book relevant not just to observers of right-wing extremism and Russia-watchers everywhere, but to anyone prepared to be even more concerned about the new Cold War, where firewalls, encryption, and maskirovka have replaced watchposts, spies, and Pravda.' - Roger Griffin, Author of Modernism and Fascism'This path-breaking book is the first comprehensive investigation into, and political analysis of, the Soviet and post-Soviet Russian regimes' paradoxical relations with various Western right-wing extremists. The book discloses numerous hitherto un- or little known facts about Moscow's semi-secret outreach to European ultra-nationalists during the 1920s and 1950s, as well as about Putin's recent undisguised utilization of Western anti-liberal forces. Shekhovtsov follows meticulously and interprets revealingly the various motivations, strategies and challenges of the Kremlin's intensifying cooperation with the international radical right. His book makes important contributions to both, political science sub-fields such as right-wing extremism and Russian studies, as well as to the current public discourse on the nature, methods and repercussions of Moscow's escalating confrontation with the West.'- Andreas Umland, Senior Fellow, Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Kyiv"In his impressive Russia and the Western Far Right: Tango Noir, Shekhovtsov argues that overtures by Russia to far-right parties, and the eagerness of the latter to be co-opted, has been driven by — of all things — a mutual search for recognition and legitimacy. Shekhovtsov’s command of the detail is stunning, and he paints a troubling picture of a number of political structures in each country acting as fronts and conduits for Russian influence."Charles Clover, Financial Times."This subject takes us into the realm of expertise of Anton Shekhovtsov, who has been tracking and cataloguing the Russian relationship with the European far right for many years. In Russia and the Western Far Right: Tango Noir, Shekhovtsov lays out the historical background of the relationship, going back to the Soviet era…Shekhovtsov’s goal is not to find solutions but rather to lay out the parameters of a problem that few really understand." Anne Applebaum, New York Review of Books."The author sheds more light on the inner workings of Putin's power structure and how Russia's disinformation offensive has developed from that. He argues that it is a conglomerate of clans competing for attention and resources from the center - Putin - in a complex marketplace. But as Shekhovtsov makes clear in this valuable, if not complete book, Russian tactics are constantly evolving, always with one eye on the future." Bradley Jardine, Coda Story. Table of ContentsList of tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. Soviet Russia in the Western Far Right Perspective: Ideology, Collaboration, Active Measures Chapter 2. Russia’s Opening to the Western Far Right Chapter 3. Putin’s Russia, an Authoritarian Kleptocracy with a Twist Chapter 4. Far Right Election Observers in the Service of the Kremlin’s Domestic and Foreign Policies Chapter 5. Undermining the West through Mass Media Chapter 6. Far Right Structures in Europe as Pro-Moscow Front Organisations Chapter 7. The Moscow-Strasbourg-Brussels Axis Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Routledge Handbook of Judicial Behavior
Book SynopsisInterest in social science and empirical analyses of law, courts and specifically the politics of judges has never been higher or more salient. Consequently, there is a strong need for theoretical work on the research that focuses on courts, judges and the judicial process. The Routledge Handbook of Judicial Behavior provides the most up to date examination of scholarship across the entire spectrum of judicial politics and behavior, written by a combination of currently prominent scholars and the emergent next generation of researchers. Unlike almost all other volumes, this Handbook examines judicial behavior from both an American and Comparative perspective. Part 1 provides a broad overview of the dominant Theoretical and Methodological perspectives used to examine and understand judicial behavior, Part 2 offers an in-depth analysis of the various current scholarly areas examining the U.S. Supreme Court, Part 3 moves from the Supreme CTrade Review'In this edited volume, Professors Howard and Randazzo have produced an impressively comprehensive compilation of essays and analyses from many of the most insightful and productive scholars in the field of judicial politics. Among the volume’s major contributions is its section on comparative and international courts, an area of growing importance and impact in the study of law and courts. The editors’ meta-analytic essays bind the chapters together with key observations about current and future research to help students, scholars and citizens understand and evaluate institutional and behavioral dimensions to the rule of law.' - Stefanie A. Lindquist, Foundation Professor of Law and Political Science, Arizona State University 'This volume is a tour de force of the best of judicial politics. Howard and Randazzo compiled essays written by a veritable who’s who of judicial politics. The breadth of topics reflects the range of subjects examined by judicial scholars from the Supreme Court and other American courts to comparative and transnational courts. This book promises to become one of the standard reviews of judicial behavior, offering a master class on the competing theoretical accounts, methodological issues, and classic empirical puzzles.' - Paul Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science, George Washington University 'Bob Howard and Kirk Randazzo have put together a comprehensive collection review essays in nearly every significant topic related to judicial decision-making, written by the most accomplished experts in the field. This volume is well-suited for a graduate course in judicial politics, because each chapter provides a sophisticated entrée into a particular subject, but could also be appropriate for advanced undergraduates.' - Joseph L. Smith, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, The University of Alabama 'This volume is a tour de force of the best of judicial politics. Howard and Randazzo compiled essays written by a veritable who’s who of judicial politics. The breadth of topics reflects the range of subjects examined by judicial scholars from the Supreme Court and other American courts to comparative and transnational courts. This book promises to become one of the standard reviews of judicial behavior, offering a master class on the competing theoretical accounts, methodological issues, and classic empirical puzzles.' - Paul Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science, George Washington University 'Bob Howard and Kirk Randazzo have put together a comprehensive collection review essays in nearly every significant topic related to judicial decision-making, written by the most accomplished experts in the field. This volume is well-suited for a graduate course in judicial politics, because each chapter provides a sophisticated entrée into a particular subject, but could also be appropriate for advanced undergraduates.' - Joseph L. Smith, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, The University of Alabama Table of ContentsIntroduction: Understanding Judicial Behavior—A Work in Progress Robert M. Howard and Kirk A. Randazzo. Part 1: Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives 1. The Attitudinal Model Jeffrey A. Segal and Alan J. Champlin 2. Law and Politics in Judicial and Supreme Court Decision-Making J. Mitchell Pickerill and Christopher Brough 3. Strategic Accounts of Judging Lee Epstein and Jack Knight 4. Measuring Ideology on the Courts Michael A. Bailey 5. Measuring Law Tom S. Clark Part 2: The U.S. Supreme Court 6. Historical Development of Supreme Court Research Christopher N. Krewson and Ryan J. Owens 7. Law and Policy in Decision Making Lawrence Baum 8. U.S. Supreme Court Legitimacy: Unanswered Questions and an Agenda for Future Research Michael J. Nelson and James L. Gibson 9. The Selection of U.S. Supreme Court Justices James ben-Aaron, Paul M. Collins, Jr., and Lori A. Ringhand 10. Opinion Writing in the U.S. Supreme Court Pamela C. Corley and Artemus Ward 11. Making Sense of the Supreme Court—Public Opinion Relationship Peter K. Enns and Patrick C. Wohlfarth 12. Of Political Principals and Legal Principles: The Solicitor General of the United States Richard L. Pacelle, Jr. 13. Oral Arguments Timothy R. Johnson and Thomas K. Pryor Part 3: Other U.S. Courts 14. The Court of Appeals Susan Haire, Reginald S. Sheehan, and Ali S. Masood 15. U.S. District Courts Christina L. Boyd and Ethan D. Boldt 16. What Is So Special About Specialized Courts in the United States? Isaac Unah and Ryan Williams 17. Decision Making in State Supreme Courts Melinda Gann Hall 18. Lower Federal Court Confirmations: Motivations and Strategies Amy Steigerwalt and Wendy L. Martinek 19. Judicial Selection in the States: A Look Back, A Look Ahead Christopher W. Bonneau and Heather Marie Rice Part 4: Comparative Judicial Politics and Transnational Courts 20. Judicial Independence Research Beyond the Crossroads Jeffrey Kaplan Staton 21. Strategic Behavior of Comparative Courts Brad Epperly and Monica Lineberger 22. Courts in Developed Countries Michael C. Tolley 23. Courts And Decision Making in Developing Democracies Lee Demetrius Walker 24. Law and Courts in Authoritarian Regimes Tamir Moustafa 25. The International Court of Justice Sara McLaughlin Mitchell and Andrew P. Owsiak 26. The European Court of Justice Jay N. Krehbiel, Matthew J. Gabel, and Clifford J. Carrubba 27. Turning to Regional Courts: The Inter-American Court of Human Rights Rebecca Reid. Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here? Robert M. Howard and Kirk A. Randazzo
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nonmarket Strategic Management
Book SynopsisStrategic management has traditionally concerned itself with delivering objectives based on an assessment of resources and the market environment. However, there are many actors considered outside' the firm that inevitably shape the dynamics within the market. Nonmarket strategies entail social, political, and legal arrangements that reinforce or enable market strategies, providing a comprehensive approach to improving performance and gaining a competitive advantage. This book introduces nonmarket strategic management within these contexts. Divided into two parts, the first part offers theories and managerial support for coping with the complex business realities surrounded by social, political and legal spheres; the second part presents examples of the challenges firms in the nonmarket environment. These examples show how firms can strategically manage and work with social, political and regulatory stakeholders to achieve their goals. Written by two leadTrade Review'This book is an excellent blend of theory and practice, with many connections between them. Executives that read this book will be repaid many times over with lots of useful and practical ideas.' - R. Edward Freeman, The Darden School, University of Virginia, USA‘This is the best book I have read on the role of ‘non-market strategies’ in business: it is up-to-date, authoritative, and clearly argued, with many examples from managerial practice. A must-read for strategy scholars.’ - Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business StudiesTable of ContentsPart I: Nonmarket Strategic Management from a Theoretical Perspective 1. Genesis of the Nonmarket Field 2. Advancing the Nonmarket Environment: Expanding Institutions, Issues, Interests, and Information 3. Institutions: Nature, Context, and Pressures 4. Types of Nonmarket Institutions 5. Stakeholder Approach to Nonmarket 6. Nonmarket Strategies: Why, When, and How? 7. Nonmarket Resources and Outcomes Part II How it is Done: Nonmarket Strategic Management in Practice 8. Let Them Eat Bugs: Legitimacy and Legislative Priority in the Dutch Edible Insect Sector 9. Merger and Acquisition Investigations in the European Airline Industry 10. Nonmarket Actions from the Chemical Industry: The Case of Merck & Co. 11. Nonmarket Actions from the Oil Industry: The Case of Royal Dutch Shell
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