This book analyzes the power variations between political executives in semi-presidential regimes. It contrasts institutional, partisan, and extra-institutional explanations and identifies patterns of change for the power distribution between presidents and prime ministers. It provides an empirical analysis of selected case studies and demonstrates the necessity to understand power variations in a configurative perspective, exposing the limits of institutional design explanations. This study ultimately aims to contribute to both the literature on semi-presidentialism and to the literature on...
This book analyzes the power variations between political executives in semi-presidential regimes. It contrasts institutional, partisan, and extra-ins...
This book discusses the return of geopolitical ideas and doctrines to the post-Soviet space with special focus on the new phenomenon of digital geopolitics, which is an overarching term for different political practices including dissemination of geopolitical ideas online, using the internet by political figures and diplomats for legitimation and outreach activity, and viral spread of geopolitical memes. Different chapters explore the new possibilities and threats associated with this digitalization of geopolitical knowledge and practice. Our authors consider new spatial sensibilities and new...
This book discusses the return of geopolitical ideas and doctrines to the post-Soviet space with special focus on the new phenomenon of digital geopol...
Modern trends in geopolitics have raised serious questions about the future global and regional architecture of the world system. In the case of the Eurasian Economic Union, these questions bring up important issues for debate: What is the Eurasian Economic Union? What theoretical concepts could be applied for modern Eurasian integration? Why is the Eurasian Economic Union forming? Most importantly, what prospects does this Union have in the framework of the modern geopolitical situation? This book explores the process of Eurasian integration in the modern global world. The creation of the...
Modern trends in geopolitics have raised serious questions about the future global and regional architecture of the world system. In the case of the E...
Understanding International Relations: Russia and the World examines world politics through the lens of Russia and its effects on the international system. Contributors to this volume examine Russian politics, economics, global and regional policies, and history in order to better understand Russia s place in world politics. This book explores the impact Russia has on international politics in three parts: how current theories in international relations studies treat Russia, the primary disputes in modern world politics relating to Russia, and Russian policies and their effects around the...
Understanding International Relations: Russia and the World examines world politics through the lens of Russia and its effects on the international sy...
This book discusses the return of geopolitical ideas and doctrines to the post-Soviet space with special focus on the new phenomenon of digital geopolitics, which is an overarching term for different political practices including dissemination of geopolitical ideas online, using the internet by political figures and diplomats for legitimation and outreach activity, and viral spread of geopolitical memes. Different chapters explore the new possibilities and threats associated with this digitalization of geopolitical knowledge and practice. Our authors consider new spatial sensibilities and new...
This book discusses the return of geopolitical ideas and doctrines to the post-Soviet space with special focus on the new phenomenon of digital geopol...
The rise of China is set in a regional perspective of competitive interdependency with the major world powers. This book addresses whether the new regional blocs led by China will perform a "transformative" process for the international order or complement the existing institutions of the North.
The rise of China is set in a regional perspective of competitive interdependency with the major world powers. This book addresses whether the new reg...
This book explains the position of the rebels in Southeastern Ukraine. It follows the rebellion's fortunes after Moscow did not repeat the Crimea scenario in Donbas, analyzes the logic of armed struggle and the phenomenon of the Russian Spring, and introduces prospects for solutions.
This book explains the position of the rebels in Southeastern Ukraine. It follows the rebellion's fortunes after Moscow did not repeat the Crimea scen...
This book explores generational conflict in Europe through the prism of politico-economic and institutional values. It finds a dramatic shift of values in post-Soviet societies, where post-Soviet Generation WhY stands apart from previous generations. The book investigates the details and the implications of this phenomenon.
This book explores generational conflict in Europe through the prism of politico-economic and institutional values. It finds a dramatic shift of value...
This book analyzes contemporary Russian food policy, covering the structure and operation of the food system and how the government policy affects production and distribution of food. It examines international food trade policies, with special attention to Russia's food embargo, the politization of food trade, and an increase in protectionism.
This book analyzes contemporary Russian food policy, covering the structure and operation of the food system and how the government policy affects pro...
