We tend to think of ourselves as living in a time when nations, for the most part, obey the rule of law - and where they certainly don't engage in the violent grabs for territory that have characterised so much of human history. But as Rob de Wijk shows in this book, power politics very much remains a force on the international scene. Offering analyses of such actions as Putin's annexation of the Crimea and China's attempts to claim large parts of the South China Sea, de Wijk explains why pow...

In dit persoonlijke boek schetst Peter van der Vliet de contouren van de nieuwe democratie. Overheden die actief gemeenschappen ondersteunen die draaien op gedeelde waarden en leiden tot blijvende netwerken. Dit om de initiatiefkracht van burgers te erkennen. In Amsterdam Nieuw-West gebeurt dit en dat kan elders ook. De auteur pleit voor het ontwikkelen van de participatieve democratie. De doe-democratie waarbij de Trias Politica zich naar een volgend niveau begeeft: de Octa-Politica, die ach...

Qu’évoque pour vous l‘Union européenne ? À moins d‘être directement intéressé par le sujet, l’image qui s’impose à votre esprit est peut-être un panorama de Bruxelles, ses hauts bâtiments en toile de fond et des conclaves réunissant les chefs d’État et de gouvernement. Et pourtant, cette Union européenne anonyme est en pleine métamorphose. Cet ouvrage décrit de quelle façon la crise climatique, la pandémie, la guerre en Ukraine, la fin de la mondialisation et la no...

Comment Bpost a-t-il réussi à détourner des milliards d’euros des fonds publics sans être détecté ? Quel rôle ont joué les politiciens, les grandes entreprises médiatiques, les syndicats et les piliers dans ce scandale ? Jusqu’où est allée la tromperie pour garantir que les subventions continuent d’affluer vers Bpost, et par conséquent vers les médias papier ?

“Bpost Hold-up” révèle l’un des plus grands scandales de détournement de fonds publics des dernières déc...

Todd Huizinga was als Amerikaans diplomaat voornamelijk werkzaam op Europese posten, tot bij de EU in Brussel aan toe. Hij zag met eigen ogen hoe Europa veranderde onder de eenheidsbeweging van de EU.

Wat veroorzaakte het Eurozone-debacle en de chaos in Griekenland? Waarom liep Europa's migratiecrisis uit de hand, over de hoofden van de lidstaten heen? Waarom wil Groot-Brittannië de EU verlaten, waarom krimpen de politieke partijen over het hele continent terwijl protestpartijen opkomen? Dit ...

The seminal work that has redefined our understanding of colonialism and empire, with a preface by the author'Stimulating, elegant and pugnacious' Observer'Magisterial' Terry EagletonIn this highly-acclaimed work, Edward Said surveys the history and nature of Western attitudes towards the East, considering orientalism as a powerful European ideological creation - a way for writers, philosophers and colonial administrators to deal with the 'otherness' of eastern culture, customs and beliefs. H...

The most comprehensive introduction to international development, with chapters by leading experts who explore the field's most pressing issues and debates. Introduction to International Development is a collection of contributed chapters comprised of original essays by leading experts from a variety of disciplines. With four new chapters and the most up-to-date content on the global COVID-19 pandemic, this fully revised edition continues to give students a foundational overview to the field ...

"Powerful... definitive... Rohde tells the Srebrenica story with all the shades of gray the truth demanded.” —The Washington Post

In 1996, at the height of the Bosnian wars, a correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor named David Rohde uncovered a horrifying story that became an enduring symbol of the genocidal nature of that conflict, earning him his first Pulitzer Prize. Endgame is the full-length narrative of the nightmare he stumbled upon in the town of Srebrenica, wher...

The third edition of European Business is published at a time of turbulence in Europe. This uncertainty puts Europe's unique business environment at risk. Key features of the new edition include:assessments of how individual member states affect the integration process and bring diversity to European business;new material on the links between Europe and the World's other main regions, including emerging economies;new case studies on topics such as the rise of the BRICs, the energy crisis, enl...

Cases in Comparative Politics is the best-selling case book for the course because it uses a consistent framework to illustrate major concepts in comparative politics. Featuring coverage of the 13 most-taught countries, Cases combines foundational knowledge with the most ruthlessly up-to-date coverage to foster easier comparison across countries.