The nation‐state, non‐Western empires, and the politics of cultural difference
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract While empires have been central to political theory, they almost always refer to Western forms of imperialism and colonialism to which non‐Western societies are subject. But precolonial empires have ruled much of the world for much of known history. Building on recent International Relations (IR) scholarship, this article reconstructs an ideal
Loubna El Amine
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The limits of AI for authoritarian control
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract An emerging literature suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly enhance autocrats' repressive capabilities. This paper argues that while AI presents a powerful new tool for authoritarian control, its effectiveness is constrained by the very repressive institutions it is designed to serve.
Eddie Yang
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The Sarmatians: Some Thoughts on the Historiographical Invention of a West Iranian Migration
, 2017 Erscheint in der Reihe "Berlin Studies of the Ancient World" herausgegeben von Exzellenzcluster 264 Topoi ...
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The Provenance of Silver in the Viking‐Age Hoard From Bedale, North Yorkshire
Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The acquisition of silver was a key motive propelling the Viking expansion out of Scandinavia; identifying the sources of Viking silver during the early part of the Viking Age can provide critical insights into the relative significance of western European and eastern, Islamic wealth in the Viking expansion.
Jane Kershaw +5 more
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Archaeometry, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In 1837, the Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum in Innsbruck, Austria, purchased a Roman bronze statue of a maenad from the 2nd century ce with red garnets as facetted eye inlays found near Brixen, Southern Tyrol. These garnets were investigated using optical microscopy, a portable hand‐held and a stationary micro‐X‐ray fluorescence device, as
H. Albert Gilg +3 more
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Middle East Security and Iranian Nuclear Program
Vestnik RUDN. International Relations, 2010 The article analyzes the influence of the Iranian nuclear program on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East as well as on the relations between the West and Iran.
- Nadji Haliffe
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Diabetic Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Aims Diabetes self management education (DSME) is recommended for type 2 diabetes, with completion widely accepted as ≥60% engagement. This review utilising PRISMA extension for scoping reviews maps the literature on the impact of full and partial completion of DSME on patient‐reported outcomes (PROMs) versus a control.
Gemma Lewis +4 more
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Permian Large Igneous Provinces and Their Paleoenvironmental Effects
Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 417-434., 2021 Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
Jun Chen, Yi‐Gang Xu
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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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Managed decline: Muddling through with the Sterling (dis)Agreements, 1968–74
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract How do policymakers manage the decline of an international currency? This paper revisits the view that the ‘Sterling Agreements’ of 1968–74 – bilateral contracts between the UK and sterling‐holding governments – marked a successful paradigm shift towards sterling's managed ‘retirement’.
Alan de Bromhead +3 more
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