"Un pavé dans la mare" aborde les idées controversées de Samuel Huntington sur la politique mondiale, soulignant que les chocs entre civilisations sont une menace pour la paix mais aussi une protection contre une guerre mondiale. Il analyse la géopolitique à travers des conflits culturels, mettant en lumière le déclin de l'Occident face à l'Asie et l'islam.
This now-classic examination of the development of viable political institutions in emerging nations is a major and enduring contribution to modern political analysis. In a new Foreword, Francis Fukuyama assesses Huntington’s achievement, examining the context of the book’s original publication as well as its lasting importance.“This pioneering volume, examining as it does the relation between development and stability, is an interesting and exciting addition to the literature.”—American Political Science Review“’Must’ reading for all those interested in comparative politics or in the study of development.”—Dankwart A. Rustow, Journal of International Affairs
Huntington examines the persistent gap between the promise of American ideals and the performance of American politics. He shows how Americans have always been united by the democratic creed of liberty, equality, and hostility to authority, but how these ideals have been frustrated through institutions and hierarchies needed to govern a democracy.
In this classic work, Huntington challenges old assumptions and ideas on the role of the military in society. Stressing the value of the military outlook for American national policy, Huntington has performed the distinctive task of developing a general theory of civil-military relations and subjecting it to rigorous historical analysis.
Blockade is the story of a long-running trade battle at sea between Britain and Germany during the First World War. Each country fought for survival, but this book focuses on the story of the Northern Patrol and the 10th Cruiser Squadron. The Royal Navy’s role during World War I denying Germany access to the sea, trade, and vital resources was crucial to helping Britain win the war on the Western Front. The ‘Northern Blockade’, located across the inhospitable waters between Iceland and Scotland, was to bring the German economy to its knees and destroy her home front morale. Likewise, the Royal Navy’s success in negating Germany’s attacks on British commerce prevented much suffering in Britain. Steve Dunn vividly describes the final destruction of German surface vessel commerce warfare. He examines the American reaction to the British naval blockade and to Germany’s war on trade as well as Germany’s treatment of American sailors taken prisoner. Dunn also considers changes in strategy employed by both sides. Blockade brings to life the experiences of those who manned the blockade and creates a vivid picture of the dangers of duty in this highly significant, but overlooked aspect of World War I.
The Crisis of Democracy: On the Governability of Democracies was initially a 1975 report written by Michel Crozier, Samuel P. Huntington, and Joji Watanuki for the Trilateral Commission and later published as a book. The report observed the political state of the United States, Europe and Japan and says that in the United States the problems of governance "stem from an excess of democracy" and thus advocates "to restore the prestige and authority of central government institutions."
Between 1974 and 1990, over thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe transitioned from authoritarianism to democracy, marking a significant political trend in the late twentieth century. This analysis examines the causes and nature of these transitions, assesses the stability of new democracies, and considers the potential for further democratization. These recent changes represent the third major wave of democratization, each followed by a reverse wave where some nations reverted to authoritarianism. Through concrete examples and empirical evidence, the author explains the factors driving this trend, including the legitimacy crises of authoritarian regimes, economic and social development, the evolving role of the Catholic Church, and the influences of the U.S., the European Community, and the Soviet Union. The "snowballing" effect, where change in one country inspires others, is also highlighted. Key elite groups influenced the democratization processes, with compromise, elections, and nonviolent tactics being central. New democracies face challenges such as the "torturer problem" and the need to cultivate democratic values. The author argues that disillusionment with democracy can be crucial for its consolidation. The book concludes with an analysis of the factors that will determine the continuation of this wave and offers practical guidelines for those involved in democratization e
One of a series which studies the creation of a national security policy by focusing on what the policy has been and why. Looks at a number of different perspectives derived from events between 1945 and 1960.
Der 'Kampf der Kulturen' geht weiter. Der Titel des Weltbestsellers wurde zum umstrittenen Slogan einer weltweit geführten Debatte: Gibt es bessere Kulturen - im Sinne von sozialer Gerechtigkeit, politischer Demokratie und liberaler Wirtschaft? Warum können trotz jahrzehntelanger Entwicklungshilfe die Staaten Afrikas nicht ohne Hilfe bestehen? Wie ist es zu erklären, dass viele asiatische Länder so erfolgreich sind? Experten diskutieren: Provokant, spannend, kontrovers - ein Muss für jeden politisch interessierten Leser!
