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The most significant challenge to the current international order is the growing power of ambitious states opposed to the West. Iran, Russia and China each view the global structure through the prism of historical experience. Rejecting the universality of Western liberal values, these states and their governments see the relative decline of Western economic hegemony as an opportunity. Yet cooperation between them remains fragmentary. Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai here address this 'triple axis' in the realms of energy, trade and military security. In particular, they scrutinise Iran-Russia and the often-overlooked field of Iran-China relations. Their argument - that interactions between the three will shape the world stage for decades to come - will be of interest to anyone looking to understand the contemporary international security puzzle.

Diplomatic relations. --- Iran --- Russia (Federation) --- China --- Iran. --- China. --- Foreign relations --- International relations. Foreign policy --- Russia

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This book examines the theory and praxis of the legal concept of subsidiarity and the policy paradigm of multilevel governance, providing an updated overview on how subnational and national authorities engage within the EU institutional framework. Providing a theoretical assessment of real-life case studies, the book reflects on a number of key events from the negotiations of the European Convention to the process that led to the "Brexit" referendum and assesses the key agendas and institutional ethos of most actors involved in EU policymaking. It particularly focusses on the EU engagement of so-called non-privileged actors, such as subnational authorities from the UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands and Scandinavia, as well as national and regional parliaments. The author goes on to examine the sometimes selfish behaviour and individual agendas of the European Commission, European Parliament, Member States and even the European Court of Justice but also identifies many constructive ways of interaction that can decisively frame how EU decisions are made.This comprehensive book will be a useful reference to students, practitioners and academic researchers working in European politics, policymaking, public policy and EU law and integration

European federation. --- Intergovernmental cooperation --- Subnational governments --- European Union --- Decision making. --- International relations. Foreign policy --- European law --- Theory of the state --- Public administration

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This new book provides a comprehensive analysis of Europe on the brink of political disintegration. Observers of the European Union (EU) could be forgiven for thinking that it is in a state of permanent crisis. The Union has been beset with high levels of Eurozone debt, Russian intervention and armed conflict in Ukraine, refugees fleeing conflict zones in North Africa and the Middle East, and the decision of Britain to leave the European Union. This text offers a concise and readable assessment of the dynamics, character and consequences of these four crises and the increasingly real possibility of European disintegration. High levels of socio-economic interdependence and institutionalization have failed to result in an ever closer union, and yet the proposed theories of disintegration also fall short. Webber instead shows that it is only by looking at the role of the EU’s dominant member, Germany, in each crisis that the potential for an increasingly fragmented Europe becomes clear. Until now, Germany has been the EU’s stabilizing force but this is no longer guaranteed. The fate of the integration process will depend on whether other, more inclusive forms of stabilizing leadership may emerge to fill the vacuum created by Berlin’s incapacity.This text is the ideal companion for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of the European Union, as part of degrees in Politics, International Relations or European Studies, or for anyone interested in the crises of the European Union. (Provided by Palgrave)

#SBIB:327.7H21 --- #SBIB:327.7H220 --- Ontwikkeling van de Europese Unie (historische en toekomstige evolutie) --- Europese Unie: instellingen en besluitvorming --- European Union countries --- Politics and government --- Europe --- Internationale politiek. Buitenlandse politiek --- Europese Unie --- International relations. Foreign policy --- European Union --- Political stability --- European Union. --- Economic integration. --- Foreign relations --- European federation --- Crises --- Europe - Politics and government

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"In recent years, the Pentagon has elevated its concerns about Russia and China as potential military threats to the United States and its allies. But what issues could provoke actual conflict between the United States and either country? And how could such a conflict be contained before it took the world to the brink of thermonuclear catastrophe, as was feared during the cold war? Defense expert Michael O'Hanlon wrestles with these questions in this insightful book, setting them within the broader context of hegemonic change and today's version of great-power competition. The book examines how a local crisis could escalate into a broader and much more dangerous threat to peace. What if, for example, Russia's "little green men" seized control of a community, like Narva or an even smaller town in Estonia, now a NATO ally? Or, what if China seized one of the uninhabited Senkaku islands now claimed and administered by Japan, or imposed a partial blockade of Taiwan? Such threats are not necessarily imminent, but they are far from inconceivable. Washington could be forced to choose, in these and similar cases, between risking major war to reverse the aggression, and appeasing China or Russia in ways that could jeopardize the broader global order. O'Hanlon argues that the United States needs a better range of options for dealing with such risks to peace. He advocates "integrated deterrence," which combines military elements with economic warfare. The military components would feature strengthened forward defenses as well as, possibly, limited military options against Russian or Chinese assets in other theaters."--Provided by publisher.

International relations. Foreign policy --- Polemology --- Senkaku Islands --- China --- Japan --- United States --- USA--MILITARY POLICY --- USA--NATIONAL SECURITY --- RUSSIA (FEDERATION)--MILITARY POLICY --- CHINA--MILITARY POLICY --- DETERRENCE (STRATEGY) --- AGGRESSION (INTERNATIONAL LAW) --- National security --- Deterrence (Strategy) --- Aggression (International law) --- War --- Great powers --- Geopolitics. --- Economic aspects. --- History --- Russia (Federation) --- Military policy. --- Strategic aspects. --- United States of America

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With coverage of both traditional and critical theories and approaches to European integration and their application, this is the most comprehensive textbook on European integration theory and an essential guide for all students and scholars interested in the subject. Throughout the text, a team of leading international scholars demonstrate the current relevance of integration theory as they apply these approaches to real-world developments and crises in the contemporary European Union..The only up-to-date overview of the major approaches to European integration, giving students insights on the most current debates and topical developments.With contributions from world-leading experts, the text is an authoritative guide to each theory.Considers the development, achievements, and problems of each theory alongside historical and current issues in European integration.Uses the multiple crises in the EU over the past decade, using these as case studies to demonstrate the relevance of theory to practice.New to this Edition:Each chapter includes a referent case on recent crises in the EU: the financial crisis and the migration crisis.Each chapter now includes both study questions to help students test their understanding and discussion questions to promote critical thinking and class debate.Professor Tanja A. Börzel and Professor Thomas Risse join the editorial team, bringing fresh expertise and insights to the volume Provided by publisher

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