Nationalism, the Parti Quebecois, and the 2012 Quebec General Election
The election of Pauline Marois should be seen as another nationalist challenge to Canada’s national unity. Yet, with only 32 percent of the popular vote, her powers to hold a referendum are constrained.
Can ‘Just Giving Money to the Poor’ Reduce Poverty?
Whilst giving money to the poor is necessary to alleviate certain aspects of poverty, this social protection method in itself is not sufficient to reduce the multifarious aspects of poverty.
Why Turkish Accession Depends on Mediation of the Cyprus Dispute
The EU can effectively mediate the Cyprus conflict to a peaceful resolution through a process of Graduated Reciprocation in Tension Reduction (GRIT).
Eastern Promises: Russia and the 2012 APEC Summit
The 2012 APEC summit at Vladivostok has become the stage on which Russia is announcing its presence in the Asia-Pacific as a modern, dynamic country, which should be welcomed into the region.
The Case for Russian and East European Studies
Major processes such as globalisation remain – despite their international appearance – locally embedded. Area specialists can contribute to a more refined interpretation of these developments.
The Role of Violence During Indonesia’s Political Transition
The beginning of the 1990’s marked the start of a transition in the realm of Indonesian politics, as the population began to show their frustration towards Suharto’s authoritarian regime.
The Importance of the Straits of Malacca
The vast majority of China’s oil imports pass through the Straits of Malacca. This creates a security issue for China as the Straits function as a strategic chokepoint through which their energy supply must pass.
Review – The Untold Story of the People of Azad Kashmir
Despite it’s certain shortcomings, there are few books that prove as illuminating as this excellent tome. It is likely to remain an important contribution to the literature for many years to come.
The Governmentalization of the State: Two Questions of Power
The question of ‘who governs?’ is problematic. We must, therefore, start our inquiry of power with a question of ‘how?’: how is power exercised?
Foreign Policy and the 2012 Presidential Election: Divergent Visions for the Future
Foreign policy matters in this presidential election. President Obama has offered an approach to American foreign policy that rejects the policy of the George W. Bush administration, while Governor Romney is likely to offer an updated version of it.
