Wouter Troost, Istanbul en Den Haag. De betrekkingen tussen het Ottomaanse Rijk en de Republiek (1668-1699) (Dordrecht: Republic of Letters, 2014, 364 pp., isbn 978 908979 129 0).
Wouter Troost, Istanbul en Den Haag. De betrekkingen tussen het Ottomaanse Rijk en de Republiek (1668-1699) (Dordrecht: Republic of Letters, 2014, 364 pp., isbn 978 908979 129 0).
More than three decades after the Cold War, international institutions have yet to cope with pressing problems, emerging challenges, and regional and international conflicts. Against the backdrop of ...an unraveling international order, deepening humanitarian crises, and an uptick in violence, Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoans leadership, has advocated international cooperation to find solutions. At the same time, the country has adopted a more proactive foreign policy with an eye toward ending long-standing international disputes while avoiding the trap of unilateralism. Written by Turkeys communications director, Fahrettin Altun, this book offers a concise yet detailed analysis of Turkish foreign policy within the context of civil wars, humanitarian tragedies, and the structural changes taking place in Turkeys neighborhood. Highlighting the historical origins of contemporary problems and the destabilizing effect of unresolved conflicts, the author provides valuable insights into Turkish perspectives on the situation in Cyprus, the Syrian Civil War, the future of Iraq, Irans nuclear ambitions, the Arab Spring, and the Libyan conflict. Finally, Trkiye as a Stabilizing Power in an Age of Turmoil explains why the country has called for the reform of international organizations, such as the United Nations and NATO, and sheds light on the ways in which Turkey has responded to fresh challenges, including the rise of populism and far-right extremism.
A bloody episode that epitomised the political dilemmas of the eighteenth century In 1798, members of the United Irishmen were massacred by the British amid the crumbling walls of a half-built town ...near Waterford in Ireland. Many of the Irish were republicans inspired by the French Revolution, and the site of their demise was known as Geneva Barracks. The Barracks were the remnants of an experimental community called New Geneva, a settlement of Calvinist republican rebels who fled the continent in 1782. The British believed that the rectitude and industriousness of these imported revolutionaries would have a positive effect on the Irish populace. The experiment was abandoned, however, after the Calvinists demanded greater independence and more state money for their project. Terrorists, Anarchists, and Republicans tells the story of a utopian city inspired by a spirit of liberty and republican values being turned into a place where republicans who had fought for liberty were extinguished by the might of empire.Richard Whatmore brings to life a violent age in which powerful states like Britain and France intervened in the affairs of smaller, weaker countries, justifying their actions on the grounds that they were stopping anarchists and terrorists from destroying society, religion and government. The Genevans and the Irish rebels, in turn, saw themselves as advocates of republican virtue, willing to sacrifice themselves for liberty, rights and the public good. Terrorists, Anarchists, and Republicans shows how the massacre at Geneva Barracks marked an end to the old Europe of diverse political forms, and the ascendancy of powerful states seeking empire and markets—in many respects the end of enlightenment itself.
In The Case of the Monetary Gold Removed from Rome in 1943, the International Court of Justice concluded that it cannot decide a dispute in which a third party's legal interests “would form the very ...subject-matter of the decision.” This Article argues that what has become known as the Monetary Gold principle conflicts with the Court's obligation to decide cases submitted by consenting parties and should be abandoned.
Diplomatic and corporate networks Li, Jing; Meyer, Klaus E; Zhang, Hua ...
Journal of international business studies,
08/2018, Letnik:
49, Številka:
6
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Firms and governments operate in broad networks in which the home government and its diplomatic service are a critical node–or a “referral point” – between firms and potential partners in foreign ...locations. Thus diplomatic relations between countries matter for the choice of foreign investment location. Using a network perspective, we argue that the extent to which good diplomatic relations induce firms to invest in friendly host countries depends on their political connections to home governments. Those with stronger ties to home governments can better access and leverage intergovernmental diplomatic connections, thus benefiting potentially from enhanced access to information, reduced political risks, and increased legitimacy. Such ability of politically connected firms is more useful where weak institutional impartiality in the host country inhibits neutral treatment of foreign investors. Empirically, using overseas investment location decisions by Chinese firms, we find that the types of home government ties (i.e., whether they are organizational or personal and whether those relationships are with central or local goverments) and the impartiality of host institutions are both important contingencies affecting firms’ utilization of diplomatic relations. We discuss the implications of our study to research on network theory, political ties, and internationalization of emerging market firms.
Mr. Frederick William Backus Coleman (1874‒1947) was the first Extraordinary Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister of the United States to the Republic of Latvia (Estonia, Lithuania) He worked in Latvia ...from November 1922 to October 1931. This research is based mainly on such primary sources as a diary and letters of Frederick William Backus Coleman. Through the prism of visitors mentioned in the diary, the author attempts to gain insight into the activities of the U.S. Legation in Riga in 1923 and subsequently ascertain the U.S. foreign policy. Most of Coleman’s visitors highlight a divergence of views on how to proceed with Soviet Russia and on cooperation with Europe. During these times, the Legation became a repository of knowledge on Soviet Union.
This article examines the intricacies of European integration for Western Balkan countries, exploring the unique challenges each state confronts on its path to EU membership. It delves into the ...political, legal, and diplomatic reforms required, emphasizing the pivotal role these play in aligning with EU standards. Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Kosovo are analyzed in terms of their distinct obstacles, such as internal political stability, judiciary reforms, dispute resolution with neighbors, and anti-corruption efforts. For instance, North Macedonia’s settlement of a historical name dispute with Greece underscores the importance of diplomacy in the region. Serbia’s bid for membership is complicated by the necessity to normalize relations with Kosovo amidst internal and external tensions. Montenegro’s recent political transitions illustrate its dedication to democratic principles and Euro-Atlantic alliances as it pursues EU accession. Kosovo’s journey is marked by its unique international recognition issues and the implications of recent EU sanctions following ethnic conflicts. The article argues that while progress has been made, the EU accession journey for these nations will require sustained commitment, comprehensive reforms, and adept negotiation to surmount the hurdles ahead. It is through such concerted efforts that the Western Balkan countries can advance towards achieving their EU membership goals, with the collective process shaping the region’s European perspective and integration.
