Hanspeter Kriesi & Alexander H. Trechsel 
Politics of Switzerland [PDF ebook] 
Continuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy

”Grand” corruption, generally used to define corruption amongst the top political elite, has drawn increasing attention from academics and policy makers during recent years. Our understanding of th …

Since the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, key improvements have occurred in the democratisation of EU international relations through the increased powers of the European Parliament. Nevert …

Effective diplomacy remains fundamental to the conduct of international relations in the twenty-first century, as we seek to define and manage a challenging new world order peacefully. New Perspectiv …

“More than just another new theoretical study, this book really is a practical and useful tool that I sincerely recommend.’ From the foreword by Mr Marc van der Woude, President of the General Court …

On one day in 2009, in thirty-eight countries around the world, 4, 000 ordinary citizens gathered to discuss the future of climate policy. This project, ”WWViews”, was the first-ever global democra …

This anthology offers students a carefully edited selection of the most influential and enduring interpretations of key political theorists. There are sections on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Bent …

First Published in 1988. This is a collection of essays in honor of Alec Nove and covers such topics as Leon Trotsky, Navrozov, Soviet Investment criteria, Soviet Agricultural, and economic politics …

First Published in 1993. A Green Dimension for the European Community is a collection of nine essays from a range of contributors, separated into two parts: political issues and processes. The theme …

This book surveys the development of geo-political thought in the twentieth century and relates it to international political developments, as well as examining how sound geopolitical theories are. I …