Strategic minerals are a major element of resource geopolitics. The US has always provided the umbrella for the West and is now the global policeman on strategic mineral supply. As the global economic system has developed it has become increasingly clear that the geopolitical balance in global mineral supply is focused on the countries of the former Soviet Union, China and South Africa. The entire import list of US non-fuel minerals is examined in the context of import dependence, the criticality of end-use and the vulnerability of sources. This analysis builds up a complete picture of the...
Strategic minerals are a major element of resource geopolitics. The US has always provided the umbrella for the West and is now the global policeman o...
This text provides concisely written entries on the most important issues in the Middle East, plus background topics, the position of the Middle East in the world and profiles of the constituent countries. Each entry comes with maps and data.
This text provides concisely written entries on the most important issues in the Middle East, plus background topics, the position of the Middle East ...
This book examines how federal systems can be designed to manage ethnic conflict in divided societies. Evaluating six distinct approaches, the author examines the underlying reasons why one may be more suitable than other and how these apply to the current situation in Iraq.
This book examines how federal systems can be designed to manage ethnic conflict in divided societies. Evaluating six distinct approaches, the auth...
