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When you need to source accurate information on the past history, achievements and current activities of leading world figures, from heads of state to sporting greats, Europa's The International Who's Who 2016 provides the answer. Published annually since 1935 The International Who's Who is your source for hard-to-find biographical details on over 25,000 of the world's most prominent and influential personalities.

Featured personalities are regularly given the opportunity to update their entry, providing new information on education, artistic achievements, leisure...

Exhaustively researched and updated, "South Asia 2016" is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region.

General Survey

Essays by specialists examine issues of regional importance, including:

- the USA's 'AfPak' strategy, population and environmental issues, security issues, the politics of water and political Islam.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country, containing:

- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation

- up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators

- a...

Published annually, this 24th edition brings together a unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously updated by Europa s experienced editors, the volume also includes contributions from regional specialists.

New for 2016:
- analysis of all recent elections in the region, including the re-election of Dilma Rousseff in Brazil and the return of Tabare Vazquez to the presidency in Uruguay, as well as coverage of ballots in Bolivia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, El Salvador, Anguilla, Guyana, Suriname, Mexico and the British Virgin...

The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.

General Survey

Essays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country, comprising:

an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map.

an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and...

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.

General Survey

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on every country incorporating:

essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies

an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators

a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key...

Thoroughly updated, this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union (EU): the financial crisis affecting the eurozone is covered in depth, including details of recent developments; progress regarding the recent and future expansion of the Union is addressed; and the EU's legal and social frameworks, the environment and external relations are discussed.

Key Features:

an up-to date chronology of the EU from 1947 to present

an A-Z section contains definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, and...

This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.

Calendar of Political Events

A calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year s main political developments

General Survey

Written by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on each country containing:

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Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

General Survey

Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: opposition movements in contemporary Russia; the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.

Country Surveys

Chapters on each country, containing:

- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events

- an extensive...

The role of the European Union in global politics has been of growing interest over the past decade. The EU is a key player in global institutions such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) and NATO. It continues to construct an emerging identity and project its values and interests throughout contemporary international relations. The capacity of the EU to both formulate and realise its goals, however, remains contested. Some scholars claim the EU s soft power attitude rivals that of the USA s hard power approach to international relations. Others view the EU as insufficiently able to...