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Book review: Soldier's Paradise, Militarism in Africa after Empire
Journal of Central and Eastern European African StudiesThe book provides a comprehensive approach to the circumstances that led to the emergence of Nigerian militarism and successive military dictatorships, with an outlook on other former British colonies.
Miklós Szakali
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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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El primer Chávez en la prensa española: (12 años de política venezolana en El País)
Americanía: Revista de Estudios Latinoamericanos, 2012 El diario EL PAIS enfocó la figura de Chávez en el contexto de la antipolítica a la que tan hostil es el diario. Desde el primer momento se mostró muy crítico con el gobernante venezolano, posición que ha venido manteniendo hasta el presente.
Carlos Sixirei Paredes
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Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy, 2020 General Abdul Haris Nasution is a national hero who has been educated from the military. Starting from being the Commander of the KNIL (Dutch East Indies Army) to becoming Minister of Internal Defense.
Samudra Eka Cipta
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What Drives Sustainable Institutional Engagement and Voting Behavior?
Financial Review, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We examine what drives institutional engagement and voting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG)‐related shareholder proposals, using data from Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Morningstar. We find that personal engagement often substitutes for voting, especially among large fund families and those using meetings or ...
Martin Nerlinger +3 more
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Letter proposing participatory research for the "African Peace Tour" [PDF]
, 1990 Letter from Ann Seidman proposing a method for student-faculty participatory research about what happens in Africa in order to win support for African liberation, and provide matericals for the African Peace Tour.
Seidman, Ann
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Peace education, militarism and neo-liberalism: conceptual reflections with empirical findings from the UK [PDF]
, 2017 This article explores ‘peace days’ in English schools as a form of peace education. From a historical overview of academic discussions on peace education in the US and Great Britain since the First World War, we identify three key factors important for ...
Behr, Hartmut +2 more
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Prevalence and Implications of “Must‐Kill” Angling Regulations for the Management of Invasive Fishes
Fisheries Management and Ecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Freshwater biodiversity is increasingly threatened by invasive species, which can disrupt native fish populations and the fisheries they support. Must‐kill regulations, which prohibit the live release of invasive fish caught by recreational anglers, are a management strategy that can be implemented to limit the negative effects of invasive ...
Kevin A. Adeli +2 more
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PREAMBULAR HISTORY: THE VIEW OF THE PAST IN KEY HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS
History and Theory, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article claims that the preambles of foundational human rights instruments, taken together, articulate a consistent view of the past. This view is firmly rooted in historical processes, embedded in metaphysical truths, and enacted in service of the future. Part 1 assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the “preambular approach to history”
Antoon De Baets
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