Explores the idea of a 'revolution in military affairs' (RMA), which underpins the transformational agenda of the US military, and examines its implications for smaller states. This book: Focuses on questions of transformations in strategy and war; explore
Explores the idea of a 'revolution in military affairs' (RMA), which underpins the transformational agenda of the US military, and examines its implic...
This book examines the international political order in the post-Cold War era, arguing that this order has become progressively more punitive. This is seen as resulting from both a human-rights regime that emphasizes legal norms and the aggressive policies of the United States and its allies in the 'War on Terror'.
While punishment can play a key role in creating justice in a political system, serious flaws in the current global order militate against punishment-enforcing global norms. The book argues for the necessary presence of three key concepts - justice,...
This book examines the international political order in the post-Cold War era, arguing that this order has become progressively more punit...
This book addresses the ambiguities of the growing use of private security contractors and provides guidance as to how our expectations about regulating this expanding 'service' industry will have to be adjusted.
In the warzones of Iraq and Afghanistan many of those who carry weapons are not legally combatants, nor are they protected civilians. They are contracted by governments, businesses, and NGOs to provide armed security. Often mistaken as members of armed forces, they are instead part of a new protean proxy force that works alongside the military in a multitude of...
This book addresses the ambiguities of the growing use of private security contractors and provides guidance as to how our expectations about regul...
This book examines the interplay between energy policy and security policy under Vladimir Putin, and his drive to re-establish Russia's 'greatness'.
Assessing the internal contradictions of this policy, the book argues that Russia's desire to strengthen its role of 'energy security' provider is undermined by its inability to secure growth in production of oil and gas. Further, the pressing demand to channel more resources into the military-industrial complex clashes with the growing need to invest in the energy complex, and the priority granted to strategic forces deprives...
This book examines the interplay between energy policy and security policy under Vladimir Putin, and his drive to re-establish Russia's 'greatness'...
This book provides a provocative analysis of relations between Europe and America during the tempestuous years 1998-2004. Analysing EU foreign policy, it concludes that the lessons learnt in interacting with America have been crucial in shaping the emerging EU strategic culture.
The book challenges established orthodoxy regarding the sui generis nature of the European Union. Through detailed case-studies, it shows how the US influenced decisions during the formative years of the EU foreign and security policy: during the 1999 Kosovo war, the EU and NATO enlargement...
This book provides a provocative analysis of relations between Europe and America during the tempestuous years 1998-2004. Analysing EU foreign poli...
Provides a comprehensive assessment of small arms and security-related issues in post-9/11 Afghanistan. This book includes case studies which reveal the findings of field research on hitherto neglected regions of the country, and provides a balance of them
Provides a comprehensive assessment of small arms and security-related issues in post-9/11 Afghanistan. This book includes case studies which reveal t...
Seeks to understand the central role of governments in intra-state conflicts. This book explores how the government in any society plays two pivotal roles: as a deterrent against those who would use violence; and as a potential danger to the society.
Seeks to understand the central role of governments in intra-state conflicts. This book explores how the government in any society plays two pivotal r...
