Author: Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
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Languages : en
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Author: Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Securitization of Climate Change: Australian and United States' Military Responses (2003 - 2013)
Author: Michael Durant ThomasPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319496581
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
This book examines how the armed forces of the United States and Australia have responded to the threat posed by climate change to national security. Drawing on established securitisation frameworks (‘Copenhagen’ and ‘Paris’ Schools), the author uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative techniques to systematically examine more than 3,500 speeches, policies and doctrinal articles since 2003. Importantly, the author undertakes an examination of the intersection between the political and the military spheres, probing the question of how ideology has influenced the military’s uptake on the issue. In this context, the author identifies the difficulty of an ostensibly apolitical institution responding to what has become both a hyper-political issue and an unprecedented security threat. A close examination of the key political actors – their intent, outlook and political mandate for broader climate action – is therefore crucial to understanding the policy freedom and constraints within which military leaders operate. The book consists of eight chapters divided into four parts, focusing on: perspectives and methodological insights; empirical case studies; case study comparison; and concluding observations. • Offers a rare and systematic examination of military climate policy by a military officer from Australia• Identifies a divergence of Australian military climate policy from that of the US military during the Obama Administration• Develops a unique method that quantifies climate security, enabling a graphical representation for quick and ready reference ideally suited to policy-makers
The Middle East
Author: Ellen LustPublisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 1506329276
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1057
Book Description
In the Fourteenth Edition of The Middle East, Ellen Lust brings important new coverage to this comprehensive, balanced, and superbly researched text. In clear prose, Lust and her outstanding contributors explain the many complex changes taking place across the region. New to this edition is a country profile chapter on Sudan by Fareed Hassan. All country chapters now address domestic and regional conflict more explicitly, and all tables, figures, boxes, and maps have been fully updated with the most recent data and information.
Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa
Author: Yasemin AkbabaPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351661671
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Since December 2010, a series of uprisings, revolutions, coups and civil wars have shaken up the Middle East and North Africa region. In this chaotic political environment, several countries have been trying to influence this regional transformation. The implications of this transformation are of great importance for the region, its people and global politics. Using a rich combination of primary and secondary sources, elite interviews and content analysis, Yasemin Akbaba and Özgür Özdamar apply role theory to analyze ideational (e.g. identity, religion) and material (e.g. security, economy) sources of national role conceptions in Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The authors take a closer look at the transformation of these four powers’ foreign policies since the beginning of Arab uprisings, with a specific focus on religion. Each case study is written to a common template allowing for clear comparative analyses. Written in a clear and accessible style, Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa offers a thought provoking and pioneering insight into the usefulness of role theory in foreign policy making in the developing world. The perfect combination of theoretically oriented and empirically rich analysis make this volume an ideal resource for scholars and researchers of International Relations, Foreign Policy, Middle East Politics and International Security.
The Mother Blame Game
Author: Vanessa ReimerPublisher: Demeter Press
ISBN: 1772580333
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
The Mother-Blame Game is an interdisciplinary and intersectional examination of the phenomenon of mother-blame in the twenty-first century. As the socioeconomic and cultural expectations of what constitutes “good motherhood” grow continually narrow and exclusionary, mothers are demonized and stigmatized—perhaps now more than ever—for all that is perceived to go “wrong” in their children’s lives. This anthology brings together creative and scholarly contributions from feminist academics and activists alike to provide a dynamic study of the many varied ways in which mothers are blamed and shamed for their maternal practice. Importantly, it also considers how mothers resist these ideologies by engaging in empowered and feminist mothering practices, as well as by publicly challenging patriarchal discourses of “good motherhood.”
Mission MBA MAT Mock Tests and Solved papers
Author: Pallavi TripathiPublisher: Arihant Publications India limited
ISBN: 9324196405
Category : Management
Languages : en
Pages : 1121
Book Description
Management teaches you how people behave in the Oraganisation and nature of power, influence and leadership. Whether you aim to be a self-employed, an entrepreneur, head of your own country etc, management give you tools for success. Students mostly prefer MAT for Management Programs when it comes to priority. Every year lakhs of aspirants appear for this national level entrance examination, conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) for the admissions to MBA and equivalent Programmes. It is an objective test designed to measure candidate’s general aptitudes in various subjects. MAT Scores act as a passport to get admission over 600+ B-Schools across India. The book titled “Mission MBA MAT” is a revised edition giving the complete reference manual for MAT and has been prepared to meet all the needs of the students taking the exams. Comprehensive treatment have been given in all 5 sections; English Language, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Indian and Global Environment explaining each of them in a distinguish manner. The book provides the Previous Years’ Solved Papers and Mock Tests for the complete thorough practice telling the trend, weightage, short cut tricks, fast solving methods and importance of the questions. Other than providing material for written exam preparation this book also carries GD & PI Section which will help you to improve your inner personality, team work, decision making and much more. Housed with absolute study material and thorough practice done from this book one can get assured with their great ranking in the examination. TABLE OF CONTENTS MAT Solved Paper [2019 – 2014], English Language, Mathematical Skills, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Indian and Global Environment, Corporate GK (with question bank), Group Discussion & Personal Interview, Mock Test (1-2).
Singapore
Author: Jason LimPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317331516
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
On 9 August 2015, Singapore celebrated its 50th year of national independence, a milestone for the nation as it has overcome major economic, social, cultural and political challenges in a short period of time. Whilst this was a celebratory event to acknowledge the role of the People’s Action Party (PAP) government, it was also marked by national remembrance as founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew died in March 2015. This book critically reflects on Singapore’s 50 years of independence. Contributors interrogate a selected range of topics on Singapore’s history, culture and society – including the constitution, education, religion and race – and thereby facilitate a better understanding of its shared national past. Central to this book is an examination of how Singaporeans have learnt to adapt and change through PAP government policies since independence in 1965. All chapters begin their histories from that point in time and each contribution focuses either on an area that has been neglected in Singapore’s modern history or offer new perspectives on the past. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, it presents an independent and critical take on Singapore’s post-1965 history. A valuable assessment to students and researchers alike, Singapore: Negotiating State and Society, 1965-2015 is of interest to specialists in Southeast Asian history and politics.
Australian Climate Policy and Diplomacy
Author: Ben L. ParrPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429835965
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Australian Climate Policy and Diplomacy provides a well overdue critique of existing, and high-profile, publications that convey the ‘greenhouse mafia’ hypothesis, which posits that Australia’s weak policy response to climate change is the result of a menacing domestic fossil fuel lobby. Ben L. Parr argues that the shared government–industry discourse about protecting Australia’s industrial competitiveness has had a more decisive influence in shaping and legitimising Australian climate policy than the direct lobbying tactics of the fossil fuel industry. Parr also reveals how the divergent foreign policy discourses and traditions of Australia’s two major political parties – as internationalist versus alliance-focused – have enabled and constrained their climate diplomacy and domestic policies over time. To demonstrate his argument, he presents a discourse analysis woven into a chronological policy narrative, comprising more than 1000 primary texts (media releases, interviews, and speeches) generated by prime ministers and key fossil fuel lobbyists. Overall, this volume illustrates how domestic forces have and are influencing Australia’s climate policy. In doing so, it also provides a framework that can be adapted to examine climate mitigation policies in other countries, notably Canada and the US. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of climate change, environmental policy and governance, and Australian climate change policy and politics more specifically, as well as policymakers and practitioners working in these fields.
European Participation in International Operations
Author: Malena BritzPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319397591
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Taking its departure in the concept of strategic culture, this book answers the question of why European countries decide either to participate or not in international military operations. This volume examines strategic culture and its relation to justifications of decisions made by France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, with regard to four different operations: Operation Enduring Freedom/ISAF in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Protector in Libya, and EU Navfor/Atalanta outside Somalia. In this work, the authors closely analyse the role of civil-military relations with regard to decisions about participation. What is the role of the armed forces in the political process leading up to the decision? What is their advisory capacity in shaping the mission? Employing a theoretical framework of strategic culture, including aspects of civil military relations, this innovative volume seeks to answer these questions. This text is essential reading for academics, researchers and students of international relations, foreign policy, war studies or civil-military relations.
Political Handbook of the World 2018-2019
Author: Tom LansfordPublisher: CQ Press
ISBN: 1544327137
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2065
Book Description
The Political Handbook of the World provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The updated 2018-2019 edition will continue to be the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country’s governmental and political makeup. Compiling in one place more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. This comprehensive update will include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years, including: Elections across Europe Referendum in Ireland Rohingya genocide in Myanmar The Venezuelan dictatorship The renaming of Swaziland to eSwatini Qatar diplomacy changes Historic meeting between the United States and North Korea Establishment of a new governing coalition in Liberia
