by Abbas Abdelkarim (1999)
This book analyses some important social, economic and political processes of change, stagnation and development in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council as a result of oil revenue. Part I addresses the impact of oil in redefining the distributive role of the state and in shaping economic policies. Lack of population policies, problems of national human resources development and the slow change in gender relations is presented in part II with reference to some country experiences. Part III deals with the impact of the Gulf War on causing limited change in the regional political systems and in raising security fears which have led to a huge increase in the already high military expenditure.
José Patrick Mayidika Ngimbi Nimy
Voici un ouvrage détonnant par lequel José Patrick Nimy Mayidika Ngimbi signe son retour au Congo après onze années de séjour à l'étranger. L'ouvrage est tout un programme, en même temps une interpellation claire et une mobilisation de ce qui reste de l'élite congolaise et de tous les patriotes fidèles et prêts pour la refondation de la République.
Ilona Klímová-Alexander
"Ilona Klimova-Alexander brings Europe's largest transnational and most marginalized ethnic minority, the Roma (Gypsies), into the discourse of international relations. The book describes and analyzes the attempts of the Romani activists to gain voice in world politics by interacting with the United Nations (UN) system and explores their capabilities and impact. Based largely on primary resources and fieldwork, it will engage international relations scholars, political scientists and those concerned with social movements and ethnic and racial studies."--Jacket.
Bill Moyers
From Moyer's third PBS series, this text represents an unparalleled entree into the debates, the intellectual and cultural currents, and above all the fascinating people that have so powerfully shaped modern times.
Wolfgang Danspeckgruber
"Addressing the trust deficit that has developed between the people of Afghanistan and the international community, the authors of this book grapple with key issues related to the implementation of a drawdown strategy. Their analyses and recommendations cover a broad range of topics, including Afghanistan's security environment, governance and the rule of law, the role of civil society, development, and reconciliation and reintegration."--Page 4 of cover.