Politikk

A clear, lively and highly readable introduction to the main themes of Plato's Republic.

This volume brings together feminist reflections on the transnational lives of memorializations to colonial, imperial, militarized, and state violence. It asks what’s at stake in memorializing amidst and against ongoing harm and injustice produced by white supremacist global capitalist empire.

This book analyses the role of ideology and identity in the North Caucasus insurgency, exploring how rebel leaders balanced local, national, and global factors in their efforts to justify and promote armed struggle against the Russian state. -- .

Straight Nation expertly dissects nationalism in postcolonial Singapore, exposing its profound reliance on the governance of sexuality. Dispelling liberal theories of the nation, the book highlights nationalism's perpetual generation of threats and calls for an expansive, non-identarian approach to dismantle the entrenched force of heteronormativity central to nation-making. -- .

This book offers a series of critical reflections on the ethics of researching the far right from a range of contributors. It provides a starting point for researchers and considers issues such as terminology, positionality, safety, and dissemination. -- .

How do foreign policy-makers learn from history? When do states enter alliances? Beginning with these two questions, Dan Reiter uses recent work in social psychology and organization theory to build a formative-events model of learning in international politics.

First published in 1984, The Context of British Politics is a comprehensive introductory text on British politics which takes a radically different approach from that of standard institutional texts. This book is a must read for students of British politics.

Leading scholars and policy analysts from around the Americas come together to untangle the factors that have fuelled the implementation of mano dura politics, their rising popularity, and impacts across nine widely heterogeneous countries in Latin America.

This book delves beyond the spectacular images of African migrants struggling to scale border fences or cross the Mediterranean in unseaworthy rubber dinghies by unpacking the policies and emerging practices that shape contemporary border governance in the expanding EU-African borderlands.

This book focuses on education and power in Southeast Asia and analyses the ways in which education has been instrumentalized by state, non-state, and private actors across this diverse region. It fills a gap in the literature on education in Southeast Asia.

This book presents the lived experiences of young people with cognitive disability transitioning to adulthood. Whether you are a young person yourself, a family member or friend, or a professional, this book shows what can lead to abuse of young people and what can promote young people's self-belief and resilience.

This book examines how emerging environmental challenges are situated within existing International Relations (IR) theoretical understandings of 'security'. As governments in the Global South undertake policy interventions to mitigate the impact of increasing climatic changes and yearn to achieve human-nature harmony, one can observe similar patterns of responses chiefly due to the ecology-economy dichotomy in these states and their societies. In this context, it brings to the readers various aspects of the theory and practice of state interventions in the form of environmental securitization in the Global South majorly under four themes (encompassing theory and policy processes). Chapters in this volume explicate connections between the environment and International Relations Theory, securitization in developing countries, state society and the environment in India and China and lastly, public participation and environmental policymaking. It presents a comprehensive and coherent overview of the politics of securitization in India and China, two prominent economies in the Global South. Faculty and researchers who work on non-western International Relations theory and non-traditional security threats, policy practitioners and experts in environmental policymaking, and students of IR and Comparative Politics, chiefly, will benefit from this book.Dr Joe Thomas Karackattu is Associate Professor with the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. He was "CISLI Fellow" (2017-19) at the New School, New York and "Fox Fellow" (2008-09) at Yale University.Dr Justin Joseph currently works as Assistant Professor at the School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Chennai Campus, India.Dr Ramnath Reghunadhan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Sciences in School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University, Vellore Campus, India.

This book examines the lasting impact of the 2006 Winter Olympics on the city of Turin and the Piedmont region. From urban renewal and pedestrianization to regional transport networks, tourism, and citizen participation, the book highlights the key elements that constitute the enduring Olympic legacy of the Turin Winter Games. It showcases how the city created a new image of itself internationally, transforming Turin from a car-centric industrial hub to a sustainable and vibrant metropolis. Turin was the first Olympic city to pioneer efforts in implementing environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable planning. Bringing together scholars from OMERO, the interdepartmental research center on "Urban and Event Studies" of the University of Turin and from other research centers that have extensively studied the Turin 2006 event, this book offers valuable insights into the long-term impact of hosting the Olympics and the innovative practices that constitute a significant legacy of the Turin Winter Games. Egidio Dansero is Full Professor of Political and Economic Geography at the University of Turin, past Director of OMERO (University of Turin) and President of the Society for Geographical Studies (Florence, Italy).Valerio Della Sala is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at the Autonomous University of Barcelona; member of the Organizing Committee of the Sport Research Institute (IRE-UAB) of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, and of OMERO (University of Turin).

Highly informalized cities of the global South are often portrayed as chaotic and out of control - this book reveals a spatial logic of informal urbanism that is central to the economic life and livelihoods of such cities. 'Inventraset' is a concept that shows how informal street vending, transport and settlement are fundamentally integrated with each other and the more formal city. Street vending and transport provide crucial forms of employment and mobility, while informal settlement is the key source of affordable and adaptable housing. Informal urbanism is not ideal but it is the way such cities work; it is often hidden or camouflaged within the ideal of a clean, green and modern city to which middle-classes and elites aspire. Through comparative studies, with a focus on Manila and Jakarta, the book maps and analyzes how such cities work through alliances and synergies between vending, transport and settlement - inventraset assemblages are inventive and transgressive, yet settled.Kim Dovey is Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Melbourne, where he also Co-Directs the Informal Urbanism Research Hub (InfUr-). Kim is a widely recognized scholar in urban studies, urban design and architecture; authored books include Framing Places (2008), Becoming Places (2010), Urban Design Thinking (2016) and Atlas of Informal Settlement (2023).Redento B. Recio is Associate Professor at the College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines Diliman. Reden is widely published in leading academic journals in the fields of urban planning, informality, governance and development studies. He also works with grassroots networks and global South scholars in South and Southeast Asia.

This open access handbook combines multiple theoretical and practical approaches for enabling a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon of marriage in the Arab world. Adopting a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, it provides a framework for the contextual and macro factors surrounding and affecting marriage in the 22 Arab countries. It looks at the different types of marriage, whether traditional or new to the Arab world, and takes a detailed examination of the dialectic of marriage and age. It considers the dynamics surrounding delayed marriages, early marriages, celibacy, marriage costs, and age gaps between spouses. In addition, it examines marital relations vis-à-vis a diverse array of sub-topics, including marital and emotional satisfaction, and violence. It also looks at the relationship between work and marriage, and explores how 'women's work' affects their family relationships and intimacy. Finally, it offers a rich analysis of two core marriage-related issues in the modern Arab world: migration and its positive/negative impacts on the institution of marriage, and marriage in the context of war and conflict, as present in several areas within the Arab region. A sociological magnum opus for social science students and researchers in areas of gender studies, family studies, the sociology of work, peace and conflict studies, human migration, and economics, it is also relevant to policymakers, politicians, social workers, and human rights and migration activists working in the Arab world.

Putin's war in Ukraine is not only fought on the battlefield. Combat also takes place on the digital front. Words and information are the ammunition of modern, hybrid warfare-targeting not only the opposing military but especially civilians. It is about manipulation and control, confusion and distraction from what is really happening. However, the internet is used not only for propaganda but also for intelligence and logistics. In doing so, Russia leaves behind numerous traces.Analyst Steven Broschart specifically shows which psychological and communicative tools are employed at Putin's digital frontline. He reveals what is really happening behind the digital frontline. Countless datasets on Google search behavior have been analyzed to answer questions that have remained unanswered-during the largest armed conflict in Europe in the 21st century.How was the war entry prepared? Is the Kremlin staging mood manipulation in Germany? What happened in Bucha? Who attacked the train station in Kramatorsk? Was the attack on the shopping center in Kremenchuk a mistake? Did the United States blow up Nord Stream? Is Kadyrov using Putin's help to eliminate political critics? Who destroyed the dam at the Kakhovka reservoir? What lies behind the military revolt of the Wagner Group? And are the deaths of countless Russian oligarchs mere coincidences?The AuthorSteven Broschart has been working as a digital strategy consultant, author, and speaker for over 20 years. His focus is on the analysis of digital behavioral traces. Since 2018, he has been advising the police, state criminal investigation offices (LKA), and public prosecutors on prominent cases with high investigative pressure. Additionally, he supports investigative journalism research for German television.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.

This book offers an innovative exploration of energy justice, from concept to action, highlighting its role as a crucial tool for navigating the complexities of a just and sustainable energy transition. The book is timely and as the global energy transition rapidly progresses, it will serve as an essential resource, offering practical guidance to advancing a just and sustainable energy future. The perspectives presented in this book are presented by early career energy justice scholars from around the world, each highlighting and proposing ways to navigate the transition. The discussion focuses on three key themes: the integration and repurposing of energy infrastructures with the use of technology, the need for affordable and accessible energy services, and the promotion of responsible governance through effective policymaking and corporate social responsibility. At the heart of this book is the presentation of the 'Toolkit to Achieve the Just Transition using the Energy Justice Framework'. Alicia Phillips is an attorney-at-law and a PhD Researcher at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), TRansitions Energétiques et Environnementales Laboratory (TREE) & the CNRS- France.Laura Kaschny is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Energy Law at the Erasmus School of Law at Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Prince Harry often found himself in the shadow of his older brother, Prince William. This was especially true as the sun set over Balmoral Castle. A series of events began that would shape Prince Harry's future.The whole British monarchy and the world waited for Queen Elizabeth II's passing. But Prince Harry, who was far away, didn't make it to her side in time.As the hours passed, emotions soared and tensions within the royal family reached a boiling point. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were on a tour in Europe. King Charles told Harry not to bring Meghan to Balmoral, causing a big upset.Learning of the Queen's death online made things even harder for Harry. This event was not just a personal loss but also widened the gap in the royal family.The Sussexes had already made a big change in March 2020 by stepping down as working royals. They moved to the United States. The queen's death brought even more tension, showing the challenges faced by Prince Harry as the 'spare' heir. The absence of Prince Harry at Queen Elizabeth II's bedside during her final moments serves as a stark symbol of the growing tensions within the British royal family. This estrangement, rooted in complex personal and institutional conflicts, has been deepened by several events over the years, particularly the Sussexes' departure from royal duties.In March 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, officially stepped down from their roles as senior members of the royal family. This departure, often referred to as "Megxit," marked a profound shift in the British monarchy's dynamic. It was a move that reflected not only their desire for independence but also signified a break from royal tradition and expectations. For the royal institution, it was a public acknowledgment of the challenges of balancing personal freedom with royal duties, especially as media scrutiny continued to weigh heavily on the Sussexes.One particularly poignant moment of tension arose during Queen Elizabeth II's final days. King Charles III reportedly directed that Meghan Markle not be present at Balmoral, where the Queen was being cared for. This decision, whether driven by personal or institutional motives, only served to highlight the existing familial discord. The exclusion of Meghan from the Queen's bedside was symbolic of the deeper divides within the family, particularly between Harry and the rest of the royal institution.Perhaps the most emotionally charged detail of this strained relationship was how Prince Harry learned of his grandmother's passing. It was reported that he was informed of Queen Elizabeth II's death not through family communication, but via the internet. This underscores the poignant reality of Prince Harry's current standing in the royal family-estranged from the inner circle that once defined his life, and learning of monumental family events in the same way as the general public. Such a moment symbolizes the emotional and physical distance that has grown between Harry and the monarchy.

Wars and the need to fund them were the historic reason for banks to create excessive amounts of fiat money. This book explains how banks seized the wealth of society's most vulnerable members to create fiat money. During peacetimes, banks primarily lent to the government depriving the private sector of capital and resources. The unimpeded bank credit offered the government a convenient source for unlimited borrowing and spending. US banks also learned to offer fiat dollars to foreigners seizing the wealth of foreign dollar users. The peremptory confiscation of foreign dollar holdings by the US is poisoning the trust in the dollar and reestablishing gold as a reserve currency.