Set in the context of the rising power of non-Western states and the continuing fall-out from the global economic crisis, this text provides a comprehensive analysis of Europe's new security challenges. Europe's traditional problem of war between states is being displaced by a new and equally daunting set of security challenges.
Following the end of its Cold War division, Europe's traditional security problem of war between European states is being displaced by a new set of challenges with which peoples, governments, and organizations like the EU and NATO are only beginning to come to terms. This broad-ranging new text develops a comprehensive framework for understanding the key security issues and dilemmas confronting Europe in the twenty-first century.
An Introduction to Government in the People's Republic of China
Focusing on the intricate dynamics of China's political system, this book delves into the pivotal role of the Chinese Communist Party and its control over various political elements. It examines the machinery of government, including central and local relations, while emphasizing the necessity for public compliance and legitimacy. By employing a comparative lens, the author draws parallels with other political systems and historical contexts. Additionally, the book contemplates China's future role in global politics and its impact on international relations, particularly with the West and neighboring countries.
This major comparative study examines the development of military-society relations in central and eastern Europe since the collapse of communism. Soldiers and Societies in Post-Communist Europe explores how the interaction of the common challenges of post-communism and the diverse circumstances of individual countries are shaping patterns of military-society relations in this changing region. Detailed country case studies, written by international experts to a common analytical framework, compare the experiences of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Yugoslavia and Ukraine.