Trade and Health: The Contentious Issue of Counterfeit Medicines
In global health governance, no issue is completely free from conflict of interests, and no matter how technical the WHO is, it is an organization undeniably embedded in politics.
Do Constitutions Fail Because They Are Both Made And Unmade By Men?
It seems that despite the fact that constitutions are often unstable at times of civil unrest, they are equally valuable in maintaining continuity and structuring society.
Has Globalisation Altered the Role of the State?
The state can no longer control all in-state language and education due to the global mass media and, as a result, the state is now not completely relied on for educating its citizens.
To What Extent is India a Successful Democracy?
Democracy in Kerala has given rise to redistributive pressures that have translated into effective social policy and an exceptional performance with regard to most social indicators.
Prescriptions for IMF Reform: The Case Against Market Fundamentalism
IMF prescriptions often carry adverse effects on the countries that adopt them, leaving the country and its citizens in a deeper state of crisis.
The EU as a Counter-Piracy Actor
The EU has adopted a multiple frame approach to counter-piracy, acting in the security, legal, and development frames, but the struggle for a comprehensive approach opens the EU up to much criticism.
The Middle East and Oil: Economic Modernisation and Political Stagnation
Oil has led to economic modernization and prosperity in the Middle East while creating weak states, autonomous from societal demands and political accountability.
Environmental Democracy? Does Anyone Really Care?
Environmental justice is not just a local issue but a global, an inter-generational, and undoubtedly a problematic one. This should be a concern of not only the few, but all countries.
Is New Public Management Irrelevant to Developing Countries?
NPM is generally an effective replacement for the traditional administration model, but it is not necessarily suitable for all countries around the world.
Assessing the Viability of a Complete Environmental Kuznets Curve
Sustained growth cannot be obtained simply through capital inputs. For growth and environmental protection to be compatible, technology must be the driver of growth.
