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Political Economy

Making a powerful case for an alternative historiography of the region, this book will be invaluable for all those interested in Middle East history and politics, nationalism, gender, public health and refugees.

Power Games in the Caucasus Azerbaijans Foreign and Energy Policy Towards the West Russia and the Middle East Cover

Provides a comprehensive study of Azerbaijan's post-independence foreign policy in relation to its much stronger neighbours - Russia, Turkey and Iran - and the role that the West brought to bear in helping Azerbaijan to counterbalance the influence of Russia.

Argentina A Modern History Cover

In this book, Jill Hedges analyses the modern history of Argentina from the adoption of the 1853 constitution until the present day, exploring political, economic and social aspects of Argentina's recent past in a study which will be invaluable for anyone interested in South American history and politics.

The Political Economy of Human Rights in Armenia Authoritarianism and Democracy in a Former Soviet Republic Cover

Simon Payaslian juxtaposes a masterful survey of the history of the Armenian people from the nineteenth century through the first republic (1918-21) and Sovietization to the present.

Jordan and the United States The Political Economy of Trade and Economic Reform in the Middle East Cover

Offers an analysis of how free trade and economic integration can impact US-Middle East relations by using the Jordan-US relationship as an example. This book is essential reading for those wishing to understand the new direction of US foreign economic policy towards the Middle East and the accompanying reforms taking shape in the Arab world.

Investing in the Middle East The Political Economy of European Direct Investment in Egypt Cover

Examines the interplay between external and internal forces to determine whether EU-Egyptian trade agreements have led to any significant improvement in Egypt's investment environment and in the growth levels of European direct investment in the country. This work is suitable for economists and investment advisors dealing with the Middle East.

Oil Politics A Modern History of Petroleum Cover

Surveys the tumultuous history of the international petroleum industry, from its extraordinary growth between 1950 and 1979, presided over by the seven major oil companies, to the price revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, to the re-emergence of Russia as an important but uncertain supplier.

Afrikaners in the New South Africa Identity Politics in a Globalised Economy Cover

How has the position of Afrikaners changed since the end of the Apartheid regime in South Africa? This work argues that the global political economy and the closely associated ideology of globalization are major catalysts for change in Afrikaner identifications and positions. It contributes to our understanding of post-apartheid South Africa.

Reveals how accelerated development has matched global economic relations but has not resulted in hegemony at the national level using the case of South Korea. This book shows that revolution is not always emancipatory, but can become a passive, elite, reformist display of elite practice that is becoming increasingly transnational in character.