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An insider's look at the changes going on in Nicaragua-the internal political maneuvering of Daniel Ortega, the responses by the United States, and the success of recent American pro-democracy civil society efforts there.

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The creation of an economic and monetary union (EMU) in Europe is among the most important - and controversial - developments of the 1990s.

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This book examines Russian politics and how and why Russias relations have deteriorated to the point of a new era of Great Power Competition. It explores the worsening of relations since the early 2000s, from the disagreements over European security and the war in Syria to mutual criticism of interference in domestic politics.

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This book offers a crash course in contemporary Russian politics. An updated version of the bestselling 2016 edition, it explores the decline in western relations since the early 2000s, from the disagreements over European security and the war in Syria right up to the invasion of Ukraine.

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Reflecting on the evolution of Russia studies since the end of the Cold War, this study offers a robust critique of the mainstream view of Russia and offers a more dynamic and complex model for interpretation. -- .

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Reflecting on the evolution of Russia studies since the end of the Cold War, this study offers a robust critique of the mainstream view of Russia and offers a more dynamic and complex model for interpretation. -- .

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Now in its eight edition, The New Politics of the Old South is the best and most comprehensive analysis and history of political behavior and shifting demographics in Americas southern states.

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The editor of this work argues that the contemporary American political scene is increasingly driven by populist demands. Freed from the traditional ideological conceptions of American politics, this work allows the reader to understand the diverse nature of contemporary populism.

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Greedy Elites explains why todays revolt against the rich and powerful is led by billionaires and political insiders, sidelining elites traditional enemies. It links social, economic and political theory and evidence to show how rivalries within an elite always eclipse (and co-opt) popular or class-based rebellions in driving social change.

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In this text, Peter Levine draws inspiration from Robert M. La Follete, Sr, and his circle, which include John Dewey, Jane Addams and Louis Brandeis. He argues that their ideal of fair and deliberative democracy is right for our time.

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In this frank and engaging book, foreign minister Igor S. Ivanov describes the evolution of Russian foreign policy since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Drawing on Russia's long diplomatic history, Ivanov analyses the complex process through which a newly democratic Russia has redefined its foreign policy during a volatile transformation over the last decade.

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Spying has changed. In this era of email intercepts and drone strikes, spooks are expected to uncover plots buried in mountains of data. Yet this makes the need for trained field operatives who can verify facts and uncover secrets more acute than ever. The human factor endures. This book gives an account of how modern espionage works.

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As shocking as the attacks of 9/11 were, we have been too quick to view the post-9/11 struggle against terrorism as entirely new and unprecedented. Even seemingly novel characteristics of terrorist methods may be more the outcome of earlier developments than a truly new phenomenon.

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At a time when the forces of 'Islamic fundamentalism' appear to be the dominant face of Islam in the West, a significant discourse has emerged from a number of prominent Muslim thinkers who wish to reformulate some of the main premises of Islamic theology and jurisprudence. This book showcases the life, career and arguments of these thinkers.

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Over the years, a significant discourse has emerged from a number of prominent Muslim thinkers who wish to reformulate Islamic theology and jurisprudence. This book talks about their work, on the themes of Islamic hermeneutics; Islam's relationship with modernity; and the relationship of Islam with democracy and civil rights.

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This book describes and analyzes the source and nature of the phenomena that characterize new world disorder. These include domestic political crises with international consequences, disruptive regions, terrorism, climate change, deglobalization, and exponentially growing refugee movements.

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This work addresses the central question of sovereignty after the end of the Cold War - which internal actions of states will justify intervention by the international community The theme of the essays is the conflict between cultural relativism and human rights in the postmodern world.

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An updated edition of the title which addresses the most current issues now facing the 15 new countries that emerged after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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The Next Cold War sounds a warning: the United States may be contributing to another cold war through its competitive unilateral and regional economic policies. Whereas wars of the past usually resulted from political conflict, Hanson warns that a new cold war may result from economic conflict.

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Responding to widespread disenchantment with electoral politics, this book gives a practical examination of the possibilities offered by a generalized system of direct democracy.

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Responding to widespread disenchantment with electoral politics, this book gives a practical examination of the possibilities offered by a generalized system of direct democracy.