Seven decades after the liberation of Europe, the strongmen of global politics are back, dominating not only the headlines but international relations, the global economy, and the world's security. The strongman has a style and...
POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General
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Author:Kribbe, HansSummary: -
Author:Arbour, LouiseSummary:The world is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War. Over 300,000 are dead in Syria, and one and half million are either injured or disabled. Four and a half million people are trying to flee the country. And...
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Author:Ferguson, NiallSummary:Be it resolved, the liberal international order is over. Since the end of World War II, global affairs have been shaped by three broad trends: the increasing free movement of people and goods, international rules setting, and a broad...
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Author:Lawson, StephanieSummary:International relations emerged as a distinct academic discipline in the early twentieth century, but its philosophic foundations draw on centuries of thinking about human nature, power and authority, justice and injustice, and their...
- Author:Mérand, FrédéricSummary:
How great powers react to their inevitable decline shapes their own destiny as well as the course of international politics. Leaders can decide to engage with others or isolate themselves; to build alliances or initiate war; to stoke up...
