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Published Year:
2021
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The West Against the Rest? Democracy Versus Autocracy Promotion in Venezuela
Author:
SUSANNE GRATIUS
Venezuela provides a strong test case for the weakening of democracy and the strengthening of autocracy promotion. External actors are a key part of the domestic political game: the European Union and the United States (EUUS) promote ‘democracy by coercion’ and recognised Juan Guaidó as president, whereas China, Cuba and Russia (CCR) bolster the regime of Nicolás Maduro. A comparative foreign policy analysis argues that, firstly, EUUS sanctions have resulted in strengthening CCR’s autocr... see more
Published Year:
2019
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Statistical Computing with R
Author:
Maria L. Rizzo
Statistical Computing with R, Second Edition by Maria L. Rizzo provides a comprehensive introduction to computational statistics using the R programming language. The book emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, making it suitable for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to strengthen their statistical computing skills. It covers essential topics such as random number generation, Monte Carlo methods, numerical optimization, and simulation techniques, whil... see more
Published Year:
2011
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Migration IN THE Global Political Economy
Author:
Nicola Phillips
This book examines the relationship between international migration and the global political economy, focusing on how the development of global capitalism shapes patterns and processes of migration. It explores the connections between migration, economic development, poverty, inequality, and the regulation of international labour markets. The book also investigates the political and economic forces that influence migration policies across different regions, including Africa, Asia, Latin America,... see more
Published Year:
2019
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Religious Extremism and Youth Restiveness in Kaduna State: Issues and Prospects
Author:
Michael Daniel
This paper gives details of how religious extremism and youth restiveness intensify violent conflict in Kaduna state and beyond. The paper investigates how radical Christianity and Islamism destabilize the Nigerian states and challenge its secularity. It also examines the impact of religion extremist on youth restiveness in Kaduna state, issues and way forward. Data for this paper were drawn from both primary and secondary source, mainly from group discussion and the library. Historical-... see more
Published Year:
2001
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Global Political Economy UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER
Author:
Robert Gilpin
In Global Political Economy: Understanding the International Economic Order, Robert Gilpin examines the forces that shape economic relations among nations and the institutions, businesses, and governments involved in them. Written after the end of the Cold War, the book considers a period of significant change in both the world economy and the international political system. Gilpin surveys the main approaches used to study international economic relations and applies them to emerging development... see more
Published Year:
2002
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THE EMERGENCE OF THE GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Author:
William R. Thompson
The book challenges the assumption that the global political economy is a recent development, arguing that its formation began around 1500 and was preceded by earlier economic interactions across Eurasia. It examines the historical relationship between long-term economic growth, global political leadership, military power, and major wars over the past five centuries. The author explores the rise of Western Europe, the significance of technological and military developments, competition between l... see more
Published Year:
2026
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Meaning of Statistics
Author:
Dr. S.Ravishankar
ABSTRACT Statistics is an important branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, classification, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data. It plays a significant role in research, education, business, economics, medicine, government, and many other fields. Statistics helps individuals and organizations understand information, identify patterns, compare results, and make informed decisions. The main objective of statistics is to convert raw data into meaningful info... see more
Published Year:
2010
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Post-Colonial Colonialism
Author:
Joy Asongazoh Alemazung
Very few, if anyone, can argue that Africa’s connection and relationship with the West is an asymmetrical one which cost the continent positive and sustainable developments in the political, economic and social areas. There is also no doubt in the fact that Africa’s irresponsible and greedy leadership coupled with corruption and mismanagement of state and public properties are also largely responsible for the continent’s demise (see Alemazung AJPSIR forthcoming). Unlike in “Leadership fa... see more
Published Year:
2014
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EMPIRE OF THEORY, THEORIES OF EMPIRE
Author:
Alex Callinicos
The introduction, “Empire of Theory, Theories of Empire,” examines the relationship between Marxist theories of imperialism and the development of global capitalism. It explains why theoretical approaches are necessary for understanding the relationship between economic power, state systems, and imperial expansion. The discussion reviews classical Marxist theories of imperialism, including the contributions of Karl Marx, Rosa Luxemburg, Vladimir Lenin, and Nikolai Bukharin, while considering... see more
Published Year:
2011
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Ideologies of Globalization
Author:
Manfred B. Steger
The article examines whether globalism should be recognized as a distinct political ideology. Responding to the argument that globalism may not yet qualify as an ideology, Steger argues that it consists of a sufficiently coherent set of political ideas and beliefs to merit that classification. He further presents globalism as a dominant ideology of the contemporary era, one that shapes political debates and against which competing ideologies must define themselves. The article therefore explores... see more