‘Managing markets ‘as a governance tool is often criticized and described as a neo-liberal notion that ‘hollows out’ the state, effectively reducing legitimacy and handing the state to corporate elites.
Race in the Ontology of International Order: Critical Review
‘Race in the Ontology of International Order’ by Branwen Gruffydd Jones examines through the use of critical realism the concepts of race and racism that has infected the structures of society and the International Order through the perpetuation of four interlinked social dimensions and the global dominance of capitalism.
Does Machiavelli justify immoral conduct in politics?
Machiavelli is often dealt harsh criticism for his apparent support of tyranny and immoral conduct in politics.
The common interests that unite China and America in the Asia-Pacific region
The United States of America and the People’s Republic of China are often portrayed as being as close to one another as the Soviet Union and the United States in the Cold War, however, strong common interests in the Asia-Pacific region arguable make the notion of strategic rivalry impossible, and has recently seen the United States and China visually showing unity.
Cultural Uniqueness or Uniformity?
The tourism and hospitality industry’s major dilemma in the 21st Century is their movement away from cultural uniqueness to more homogenised destinations.
Plato: Republic – A review of Books 4 and 7
Plato’s Republic Book four and seven, although written around 380 BC, are persuasive arguments for the ideal form of governance which would be difficult to implement, regardless of the era, but is both plausible and beneficial to society if put into practise.
What is Zionism?
Zionism, in a broad sense, is a Jewish national liberation movement aimed at providing autonomy and safety for the Jewish People by returning to their homeland and resuming Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel (Jewish Virtual Library, online).
Does multiculturalism provide solutions to ethnic conflict in states?
It is possible to provide an environment for multiple cultures and identities in society, however, issues of ethnic conflict and prejudice will still need to be accepted and resolved and it is not a ‘miracle solution’.
Is Political Islam a viable ideology?
An ideology is a body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or culture and a set of doctrines or beliefs that form the basis of a political system.