Regionalism Books

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51. 'Whither regional studies?'

    Edited by Andy Pike

    Series: Regions and Cities

    Regional studies are at a vibrant conjuncture. ‘Regions’ continue to provide a conceptual and analytical focus for often overlapping concerns with economic, social, political, cultural and ecological change. In the context of increased interest in inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches, ‘regions’...

    Published March 5th 2009 by Routledge
52. Regional Cooperation and International Organizations

    The Nordic Model in Transnational Alignment

    Edited by Norbert Götz, Heidi Haggrén

    Series: Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics

    This book explores the roles of national actors within international organizations, with particular emphasis on the collaborative approach adopted by Nordic governments and associations. Analyzing Nordic regional cooperation within international organizations, this volume seeks to shed light on...

    Published December 15th 2008 by Routledge
53. Human Security in East Asia

    Challenges for Collaborative Action

    Edited by Sorpong Peou

    Series: Routledge Security in Asia Pacific Series

    Since the end of the Cold War the number of interstate wars has remained relatively low, although whilst states may be more secure than ever this does not mean that individual human beings are too. This has led to a growing recognition of the importance of human security, in contrast to the...

    Published November 9th 2008 by Routledge
54. Globalization and Geopolitics in the Middle East

    Old games, new rules

    By Anoushiravan Ehteshami

    Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series

    Examining globalization in the Middle East, this book provides a much needed assessment of the impact of globalization in the ‘greater’ Middle East, including North Africa, in the context of the powerful geopolitical forces at work in shaping the region today. Written by a well-known authority in...

    Published October 2nd 2008 by Routledge
55. Regional Integration in East Asia and Europe

    Convergence or Divergence?

    Edited by Bertrand Fort, Douglas Webber

    Series: Routledge/Warwick Studies in Globalisation

    A fascinating insight into how regional organizations in Europe and East Asia are currently grappling with a striking number of essentially similar challenges. This issue-based overview of political integration focuses on the differences and similarities in regional integration levels and...

    Published June 9th 2008 by Routledge
56. Interregionalism and International Relations

    A Stepping Stone to Global Governance?

    Edited by Jürgen Rüland, Heiner Hänggi, Ralf Roloff

    Series: Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics

    Interregionalism, the institutionalized relations between world regions, is a new phenomenon in international relations. It also a new layer of development in an increasingly differentiated global order. This volume examines the structure of this phenomenon and the scholarly discourse it is...

    Published June 9th 2008 by Routledge
57. Rethinking Historical Injustice and Reconciliation in Northeast Asia

    The Korean Experience

    Edited by Gi-Wook Shin, Soon-Won Park, Daqing Yang

    Series: Politics in Asia

    Despite witnessing phenomenal economic growth and the spread of democratization in recent decades, as well as impressive intra-regional exchanges and interactions in the economic and cultural spheres, the Northeast Asian region still experience wounds from past wrongs that were committed in times...

    Published April 1st 2008 by Routledge
58. East Asian Regionalism

    By Christopher M. Dent

    East Asia is a region that holds much fascination for many people. It is one of the world's most dynamic and diverse regions and is also becoming an increasingly coherent region through the inter-play of various integrative economic, political and socio-cultural processes. Such a development is...

    Published January 23rd 2008 by Routledge
59. The EU as a Global Player

    The Politics of Interregionalism

    Edited by FREDRIK SODERBAUM, Luk Van Langenhove

    A new look at the European Union's role as a global actor, with special focus on the theme of interregionalism in its relations with key regions around the world: Africa, Asia, South America, North America and Central-Eastern Europe. This new collection clearly shows how, since the...

    Published December 23rd 2007 by Routledge
60. Regionalisation and Global Governance

    The Taming of Globalisation?

    Edited by Andrew F. Cooper, Christopher W. Hughes, Philippe De Lombaerde

    Series: Routledge/Warwick Studies in Globalisation

    The relationship between global governance and regionalization is fraught with ambiguity. Understanding regionalization in this context requires an understanding of its relationship, and reactive condition, with both the constellations of global governance and globalization. This book presents an...

    Published December 19th 2007 by Routledge