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Crimean Aspect of Russian-Turkish Relations: Factors of Soft and Hard Power
Perspectives and prospects. E-journal, 2019 The Crimean factor plays an important role in Turkey’s relations with Russia as a part of the existing system of checks and balances. The analysis of Turkish endeavors in Crimea allowed the authors to identify the objective pursued by Ankara in the Black Sea region, key strategic directions of Turkish interests, as well as Turkish technologies of soft ...
Alexander IRKHIN, Natalya DEMESHKO
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Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Much of the subsea cable network, which carries the vast majority of global internet traffic, is developed, owned, and operated by private corporations. In an era of growing global tensions, states have come to view these cables as critical to their interests. The article addresses the disconnect between statecraft‐centric explanations and the
Joscha Abels
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Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As far as international economic law (IEL) is concerned, the ‘Washington Consensus’ generally refers to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s development finance policies and tools. It covers their application to their clients and borrowers with the support of Western governments. This acceptation is of particular interest
Leïla Choukroune
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South Africa: The Ambiguities of a Middle Power
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT South Africa represents an interesting species of a middle power. This derives from its inherited economic muscle as Africa's powerhouse and the liberation struggle against apartheid, both of which have shaped its democratic transition. The traditions of liberation and democracy, in turn, have profoundly influenced how South Africa has ...
Garth L. le Pere
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Central Asia's Place in Turkey's Foreign Policy
Policy Perspectives, 2018 With the independence of the Turkic World after disintegration of USSR in 1991, Turkey found an opportunity to fill the power vacuum in the Central Asian region left by the Soviets. Thus, in the early 1990s, the Turkish foreign policy towards the Central
Zeeshan Fida
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Toxic Lead Pigment Exports From Rich to Poor Countries
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Lead poisoning affects one in three children globally, with large but neglected impacts on health and education. One important source of exposure is the use of lead as a pigment in the form of lead chromates, in paints, plastics, and even food. Lead chromates are toxic and safe alternatives exist: Its continued use is effectively prohibited in
Rory Todd +2 more
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“Welcome to France.” Can mandatory integration contracts foster immigrant integration?
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract European governments, struggling with incorporating diverse immigrant populations, introduced integration contracts. Through language training and compulsory civics courses, these contracts aim to induce new migrants to adopt the host society's culture, respect its values, and improve their labor market outcomes.
Mathilde Emeriau +3 more
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The ethics of responding to democratic backsliding abroad
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract The past decade has seen a marked shift as many previously liberal democratic states have backslidden, taking authoritarian turns. How should liberal actors respond to democratic backsliding by others? Although it might seem that it is vital for liberal actors to react robustly to avoid complicity or to maintain their liberal integrity, this ...
James Pattison
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American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Alliances are typically understood as agreements intended to deter aggression from enemy states. By signaling an ally's commitment to a protégé state, a shared enemy may be deterred from attacking. In light of this signaling logic, secret alliances are puzzling.
Peter Bils, Bradley C. Smith
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The Cooperation of Turkey and Azerbaijan in Military Sphere at the Turn of 20th-21st Centuries
Вестник Волгоградского государственного университета. Серия 4. История, регионоведение, международные отношения, 2015 The article is devoted to an urgent problem dealing with the cooperation of the Turkish Republic and Azerbaijan Republic in the military sphere at the end of 20th – the beginning of 21st century. For Azerbaijan’ s leaders Turkey has always been a special
Parubochaya Elena Fedorovna
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