“argue that states and geopolitics remain the principal agents and forces shaping world order”. However he embraces the ‘transformationalist perspective’ arguing in favor of global politics where there is hardly a distinction between domestic and international affairs. McGrew goes on to depict the different aspects of globalization emphasizing the economic factors that drive it. In this chapter he identifies five contrasting definitions for the word ’globalization ’ as used by a number of the subject
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Realism is one of the key theories in international relations. Realism can be simply understood as a political point of view‚ which emphasizes on competition among countries in terms of power‚ with the aim of reinforcing their national security. For some scholars‚ realism is already obsolete as it only makes sense in the time of war. However‚ with regard to many issues arising‚ its premises and tenets still stand the test of the time‚ proving their reasonability. When it comes to realism‚ classical
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The international environment is very complex‚ due to the inclusion of various political actors and the interaction of these actors at different levels. Typically‚ threats emerge from competition between states over geopolitical and traditional issues. Recently‚ non-traditional threats have emerged that affect the national interests of various countries; one of these challenges that is quickly moving to the forefront of importance is that of energy security‚ and the related topic of environmental
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including conventional arms. Disarmament has also come to be associated with two things; Nuclear Disarmament‚ referring to the elimination of nuclear weapon. Unilateral Disarmament‚ the elimination of weapons outside of the framework of an international agreement. Aims and Objectives of Disarmaments To reduce or control the number of weapons held by the combatant forces before demobilization. Reduction in the weapons possessed by‚ or available to‚ armed groups Reduction in actual or to
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Focus Preventive Diplomacy‚ Defence Cooperation & the Pursuit of Cooperative Security: The Indian Experience Swapna Kona Nayudu* This article is an exploration of the effectiveness of defence cooperation as a means of preventive diplomacy. The paper begins by suggesting that both defence cooperation and preventive diplomacy are concepts rooted in cooperative security. For the purposes of this paper‚ cooperative security is understood as an overarching concept that comprises alliances
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Impact of Foreign aid on economic Development of Pakistan Submited to: Ms. Samreen Manawar Submitted by: Bushra Mahmood Class: BS (Hons) Roll No: 1891 “Department of Economics” Lahore College for Women University‚ Lahore. Table of Contents Abstract Ch # 1
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China’s role in Mekong energy and electricity development Kevin Yuk‐shing Li Overview........................................................................................................................2 “Go West” – The beginning of Lancang‐Mekong River development...................2 From “Go West” to “Go Global” – The consequences of geographical integration and market liberalization.......................................................................................4 Historical backg
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CONCLUSION 09 BIBLIOGRAPHY 10 EXPLANATION AND DEFINITION OF TERMS Political Economy Political economy originally was the term for studying production‚ buying‚ and selling‚ and their relations with law‚ custom‚ and government‚ as well as with the distribution of national income and wealth‚ including through the budget process. Political economy originated in moral philosophy. It developed in the 18th century as the study of the economies
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people and information through devices such as computers and laptops‚ which serves billions of users worldwide1. This usage of internet as a universal phenomenon has several political implications. It has affected world politics and altered the international system by disrupting the distribution of power between various actors. Its impacts‚ which will be examined in this essay‚ include undermining the states’ control of messages and communications‚ influencing states’ political campaigns and elections
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Bibliography: International realations theory Paul R Viotti Maek V Kauppi The Globalization of World Politics John Baylis and Steve Smith Realism and international relations Jack donnelly International politics K.J Holsti
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