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Political-Elite Formation and Transition to Democracy in Pre-State Conditions: Comparin... - 0 views

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This article's main argument complements the literature on transitions to democracy by focusing on the long-term process of political- elite formation and its influence on the ability of political elites to lead a peaceful and stable transition to democra

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article's main argument complements the literature on transitions to democracy by focusing on the long-term process of political- elite formation and its influence on the ability of political elites to lead a peaceful and stable transition to democra</div>

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Chinese Soft Power, Insecurity Studies, Myopia and Fantasy - Third World Quarterly - 0 views

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This article is critical of a series of works on Chinese soft power which have garnered much attention in recent years. These works typically portray Chinese soft power, characterised by its disregard for Western models of development that propagate 'demo

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is critical of a series of works on Chinese soft power which have garnered much attention in recent years. These works typically portray Chinese soft power, characterised by its disregard for Western models of development that propagate 'demo</div>

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The Spaces of Democracy and the Democracy of Space: A New Network Exploring the Discipl... - 0 views

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There is much concern in the social sciences and humanities today about how people are connected with and responsible to those who live in distant places. Recent examples are abundant: from climate change to the cyclone that hit Burma in 2008. At the same

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is much concern in the social sciences and humanities today about how people are connected with and responsible to those who live in distant places. Recent examples are abundant: from climate change to the cyclone that hit Burma in 2008. At the same</div>

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Book Reviews Squandered Victory: The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Brin... - 0 views

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Diamond's professional background as a political scientist makes it imperative that Squandered Victory also contain a look into the future. The lessons he offers for the next American intervention are direct consequences of the blunders listed above. Cons

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Diamond's professional background as a political scientist makes it imperative that Squandered Victory also contain a look into the future. The lessons he offers for the next American intervention are direct consequences of the blunders listed above. Cons</div>

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The triumph of what (if anything)? Rethinking political ideologies and political instit... - 0 views

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This note explores new ways of thinking about the history of political thought in twentieth-century Europe. It argues that more attention ought to be paid to the interaction between political thought or imagination on the one hand and, on the other, actua

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This note explores new ways of thinking about the history of political thought in twentieth-century Europe. It argues that more attention ought to be paid to the interaction between political thought or imagination on the one hand and, on the other, actua</div>

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The West, the Anglo-Sphere and the Ideal of Commonwealth :: Australian Journal of Polit... - 0 views

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This article considers the idea of commonwealth as a means of understanding human "politics" that does not rely on the violence of the state. It considers the idea of commonwealth to involve cultural and other forms of ties that transcend the borders of s

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article considers the idea of commonwealth as a means of understanding human "politics" that does not rely on the violence of the state. It considers the idea of commonwealth to involve cultural and other forms of ties that transcend the borders of s</div>

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Sitting on Powder Kegs: Socioeconomic Rights in Transitional Societies -- Muvingi 3 (2)... - 0 views

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Considerable progress has been made in the field of transitional justice in recent years, signified by such landmarks as a permanent international criminal court. Unaddressed aspects of transition remain, however, which need serious attention if peace is

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Considerable progress has been made in the field of transitional justice in recent years, signified by such landmarks as a permanent international criminal court. Unaddressed aspects of transition remain, however, which need serious attention if peace is </div>

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CAN DEMOCRACY WORK IN PAKISTAN? - Asian Affairs - 0 views

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The author argues that military rule has never been good for Pakistan. Historically it has not helped the fight against extremism, On the contrary, the generals' search for some sort of legitimacy has tended to give encouragement to militant Islam. Certai

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author argues that military rule has never been good for Pakistan. Historically it has not helped the fight against extremism, On the contrary, the generals' search for some sort of legitimacy has tended to give encouragement to militant Islam. Certai</div>

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A Bottom-Up Democracy - Kagarlitsky Moscow Times - 0 views

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It had to happen sooner or later. The first bill on nationalization has been submitted to the State Duma. That such a bill would appear in Russia only after similar legislation was introduced in Britain and the United States might seem paradoxical, at lea

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It had to happen sooner or later. The first bill on nationalization has been submitted to the State Duma. That such a bill would appear in Russia only after similar legislation was introduced in Britain and the United States might seem paradoxical, at lea</div>

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World Politics - Putting the Political Back into Political Economy by Bringing the Stat... - 0 views

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Dominant theoretical approaches in political economy today, whether they posit convergence to neoliberal capitalism, binary divergence of capitalisms, or tripartite differentiation of financial governance, downplay the importance of state action. Their me

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dominant theoretical approaches in political economy today, whether they posit convergence to neoliberal capitalism, binary divergence of capitalisms, or tripartite differentiation of financial governance, downplay the importance of state action. Their me</div>

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POLITICS: World Bank, IMF Heads Skip Summit on Global Crisis - IPS ipsnews.net - 0 views

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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 23 (IPS) - When a major international conference on financing for development took place in the Qatari capital of Doha last November, the heads of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) skipped the meeting.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">UNITED NATIONS, Jun 23 (IPS) - When a major international conference on financing for development took place in the Qatari capital of Doha last November, the heads of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) skipped the meeting.</div>

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Regardless of their integrity, Iran's elections -- and even their aftermath -- are the fundamental democratic and collective expression US hawks and Zionists fear most, writes Hamid Dabashi*

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Regardless of their integrity, Iran's elections -- and even their aftermath -- are the fundamental democratic and collective expression US hawks and Zionists fear most, writes Hamid Dabashi*</div>

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Rethinking Fundamental Principles of Global Governance: How to Represent States and Pop... - 0 views

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International politics are undoubtedly in transition along recognizable lines. The resulting disruptive effects on the international institutions founded after World War II are no less evident. Such times demand a principled basis to guide the politics of

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">International politics are undoubtedly in transition along recognizable lines. The resulting disruptive effects on the international institutions founded after World War II are no less evident. Such times demand a principled basis to guide the politics of</div>

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The age of privatization is over. Politics, not the market, is irresponsible for promoting the common good. Philosopher Jürgen Habermas talks to Thomas Assheuer about the necessity of an international world order.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The age of privatization is over. Politics, not the market, is irresponsible for promoting the common good. Philosopher Jürgen Habermas talks to Thomas Assheuer about the necessity of an international world order.</div>

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POLITICS-SOUTH SUDAN: Women Ready To Take Their Place - IPS ipsnews.net - 0 views

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JUBA, Jun 24 (IPS) - When the women of South Sudan welcomed the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005, they were cognizant of the fact that true democracy will be realised only when their human rights are realised.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">JUBA, Jun 24 (IPS) - When the women of South Sudan welcomed the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005, they were cognizant of the fact that true democracy will be realised only when their human rights are realised.</div>

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This article reconsiders the argument that civil society promotes democracy. Both the independent variable of civil society and the dependent variable of democracy are disentangled. Several hypotheses on what characteristics of civil society organizations

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article reconsiders the argument that civil society promotes democracy. Both the independent variable of civil society and the dependent variable of democracy are disentangled. Several hypotheses on what characteristics of civil society organizations</div>

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The concept of the public realm - Critical Review of International Social and Political... - 0 views

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It need hardly be said, however, that to determine how a public realm which provides for a political relationship of this kind between governors and governed can be constituted in an age of increasing individual and group diversity, as well as one in whic

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It need hardly be said, however, that to determine how a public realm which provides for a political relationship of this kind between governors and governed can be constituted in an age of increasing individual and group diversity, as well as one in whic</div>

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Islam and the New Political Landscape: Faith Communities, Political Participation and S... - 0 views

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In this article we consider the forms of democratic participation that revolve around issues of religious faith and Islam. The context of such work is one in which a concern with the levels of participation in the political institutions of Western Europe

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In this article we consider the forms of democratic participation that revolve around issues of religious faith and Islam. The context of such work is one in which a concern with the levels of participation in the political institutions of Western Europe </div>

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Enough!: Egypt's Quest for Democracy -- El-Mahdi 42 (8): 1011 -- Comparative Political ... - 0 views

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In 2004-2005, for the first time in more than five decades, Egypt witnessed the rise of a protest movement calling for the end of one-party rule. In 1 year, Egypt witnessed more oppositional demonstrations, rallies, and the organization of nonviolent diss

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2004-2005, for the first time in more than five decades, Egypt witnessed the rise of a protest movement calling for the end of one-party rule. In 1 year, Egypt witnessed more oppositional demonstrations, rallies, and the organization of nonviolent diss</div>

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Politics without Politics - Parallax - 0 views

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In some left political theory, democracy is an aspiration that occupies a place once held by communism. One might think of Chantal Mouffe and Ernesto Laclau's work on radical democracy, accounts of deliberative democracy influenced by Jrgen Habermas' theo

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In some left political theory, democracy is an aspiration that occupies a place once held by communism. One might think of Chantal Mouffe and Ernesto Laclau's work on radical democracy, accounts of deliberative democracy influenced by Jrgen Habermas' theo</div>

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