Ian Jeffries provides details of economic and political developments in North Korea since 1989 when the Communist world began to change irrevocably. Developments are arranged chronologically by sector.
Ian Jeffries provides details of economic and political developments in North Korea since 1989 when the Communist world began to change irrevocably. D...
There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the development of 'socialism with Chinese characteristics' - represent real liberalization.
Providing an overview of earlier events in order to set the context in which economic and political development have taken place, the book traces economic and political growth in China from the early...
There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and th...
Winning the Vietnam War proved easier than winning the peace. Since 1975, the reunited country has faced the problem of how a poorer, planned economy in which state ownership and control could successfully absorb a more advanced, capitalist economy. In addition, the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War heralded a new age in Vietnam's internal and external relations.
Vietnam traces developments since the end of the Vietnam War, including recent economic reforms, the politics of the Communist Party, and the re-establishment of relations with the United States. It gives a...
Winning the Vietnam War proved easier than winning the peace. Since 1975, the reunited country has faced the problem of how a poorer, planned econo...
With Mongolia fast becoming a significant exporter of minerals and raw materials, this book provides a full account of political and economic events in this important country. It focuses on the period since the establishment of the Soviet-backed Mongolian People's Republic in 1924 and the transition towards a democratic free market system since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Covering key topics in Mongolia's recent development, the book looks at:
economic and political reform process
the role of the private sector
foreign aid
trade and...
With Mongolia fast becoming a significant exporter of minerals and raw materials, this book provides a full account of political and economic event...
China's role in global events today cannot be overestimated.
This book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of contemporary political developments in China. Key topics covered include: China's international relations with its neighbours and with the international community more widely; demographic developments; Taiwan; Macao and Hong Kong, Tibet, Uighurs; human rights, health issues (including bird flu); food contamination and defective goods; and a chronology of political developments, congresses and Central Committee sessions since May 2006; the earthquake of 12 May...
China's role in global events today cannot be overestimated.
This book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of contemporary polit...
This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. It continues the overview of developments up to late 2005 which were covered in the author's Vietnam: a guide to economic and political developments (also published by Routledge, 2006). Key topics covered include Vietnam's success, in general, in maintaining high rates of growth in the face of problems such as inflation and the global financial crisis, continuing economic reforms, foreign trade and investment, battles against corruption, population growth, the determination of the Communist Party...
This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. It continues the overview of developments up to late 2...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's difficult economic transition from a command economy since the early 1990s. It covers the financial crisis of August 1998 and the global financial crisis a decade later. Key subjects covered include economic transition, privatization and liberalization; changes in land ownership and agriculture; energy; foreign direct investment; economic stabilization; and economic performance. Russia is well endowed with raw materials, especially oil and natural gas; this book argues that in some ways this has not helped Russia's attempts to become a...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia's difficult economic transition from a command economy since the early 1990s. It covers the fina...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of political developments in Russia since late 2000, following on from where the author's previous publication, The New Russia, left off. It covers all aspects of politics including the highly centralized nature of power in Russia, central government and presidential elections, regional government and developments in the republics, including unrest in Chechnya and the other Caucasian republics, and human rights. Taking a chronological approach, it shows how politics overall has changed over the period, including how the relationship between Prime...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of political developments in Russia since late 2000, following on from where the author's previous publica...
North Korea continues to be a country of great concern internationally, where future developments are uncertain, especially as a result of the succession to the leadership of Kim Jong-un following the death of Kim Il-sung. It is also a country which is relatively unknown and relatively little studied. This book provides a comprehensive, detailed survey of economic and political developments in the last few years. As such it provides many insights into the current trends which are likely to shape the country s future direction.
North Korea continues to be a country of great concern internationally, where future developments are uncertain, especially as a result of the succ...
