by Tim Marshall (2015)
Diplomatic editor Tim Marshall explains how geographical barriers—mountains, rivers, tundra, and seas—inescapably dictate the military strategies, economic strengths, and foreign policies of world leaders.
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger provides a profound reflection on the concept of global balance of power, examining how the Westphalian peace, Islamic order, Chinese Middle Kingdom concept, and American idealism collide in the 21st century.
Andrés Serbín, Joseph Tulchin (compiladores
"Most complete study available includes extensive coverage of Cuban-Caribbean relations from different perspectives. Ranges from issues of regime transition in the area to migration. Top experts in the field contributed chapters"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Karl-Oskar Lindgren, Thomas Persson
This book is an empirical assessment of whether participatory governance reforms within the European Union enhance or endanger democracy. The alleged democratic deficit of the EU and its waning legitimacy have inspired scholars and practitioners to look for new ways of improving democracy and efficiency within it. Proponents of participatory governance, including the European Commission, argue that introducing new forums for interest-group participation and deliberation at the EU level will help create a more democratic and effective Union. This book examines the veracity of this claim. It looks at whether it is possible to enhance decision-making efficiency and democratic legitimacy by involving interest group representatives in the formulation and implementation of policy. In doing so, Participatory Governance in the EU employs data from a unique expert survey of stakeholders and EU officials.
Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson
Based on fifteen years of original research, Acemoglu and Robinson prove that geography or culture do not determine national wealth; the difference lies in whether institutions are inclusive or extractive.