scholarly journals Regional Politics in Economic Perspective: A Case Study of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Neelofar Ihsan ◽  
Sana Ullah ◽  
Hina Malik
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Regional Politics ◽  
Islamic Fundamentalism ◽  
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ◽  
Economic Market ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
The Us

This modern world cannot be encountered alone; therefore, states are preferring to involve in regional blocs. This is the century of trade and commerce. This is the era of economic development. It is due to regionalism in politics that SCO formed in the last decade of the 20th century with the initial name of Shanghai five with the purpose of the economic integration of Central Asian Republics. CARs were facing serious economic depression, and ethnic diversity in these states made the situation worse. Islamic fundamentalism was also posing a challenge to the ruling authorities in this whole region. On the other hand, the US wants to access the energy recourses of Central Asia. Although SCO members have a common interest in the exploitation of energy resources, expansion and improvement of transportation, expansion of trade links will move further towards the formation of a common economic market.

scholarly journals Uneven Writing Spaces in Academic Publishing: A Case Study on Internationalisation in the Disciplines of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bárbara Sofía Rivera-López
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Biology ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Research Unit ◽  
Academic Publishing ◽  
The Us ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Uk ◽  
New Research

More than 70% of the output of the highest impact international journals is produced by American and British scholars in the disciplines of Human Geography and Marketing (Gutierrez and Lopez-Nieva, 2001; Rosenstreich and Wooliscroft, 2006; Bański and Ferenc, 2013). Additionally, 85.3% of the editorial board members of international Marketing journals are based in the US (Rosenstreich and Wooliscroft, 2006). Furthermore, 95% of the journals in the Web of Science database use English as their language of publication (Paasi, 2015). These empirical data seem to indicate that international publication spaces are dominated by US and UK-based research (Paasi, 2015). In this context, this research seeks to deepen the debate by focusing on a new research unit: references. Through case studies on the referencing of the three higher impact journals in the disciplines of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PLoS Biology, Cell, and Reviews of Biochemistry) it was possible to identify, describe and visually represent the spatial patterns of knowledge production. The main findings support previous literature; 74.9% of the references surveyed had at least one author from either the US or the UK. Moreover, there was a notable predominance of authors from the US (69.9%). Furthermore, there was a high preponderance of authors from English speaking countries (88.32%). Finally, it was determined that there is an uneven writing space created by three factors: marginalization, governmental and institutional evaluation practices and the use of English. As a conclusion, a series of managerial and linguistic suggestions for academic publishers is provided in order to promote ethnic diversity and genuinely global journal publishing spaces.

Sino-Russia Strategic Partnership: The Case Study of Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Regional Security ◽  
Shanghai Cooperation Organization ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Economic Organizations ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Religious Extremism ◽  
The Us ◽  
Multilateral Organization

Since the dissolutionof Soviet Union, theUS and its Western allies have dominated the globalaffairs through numerous political and economic organizations. In the same token China and Russia have established close ties after the termination of Cold War to attain regional security so that to minimize the US penetration in the Central Asian region.Inthis article,the area of Central Asia has been taken as a case studyto demonstrate the China-Russia partnership through a multilateral organization;specifically the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Thisarticle discussesthe theoretical underpinnings of the Soft Balancing in the SCO. It furtherelaboratesthe Sino-Russian cooperation through SCO in terms of balancing the US preponderance. This paperevaluateshistoricalcompetition amongGreat Powersin Central Asian region,and furtherelaborates onthe formation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization1. While this article argues that the main focusof SCO was strengthening regional security issues, fight against terrorism, ethnic separatism and religious extremism. Howeverit also aimed to counter the US influencein the region through multilateral organization.

The crisis of multilateralism and EU–Russia cooperation

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
FRANCO BRUNI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Multiple Methods ◽  
The Us ◽  
Good For ◽  
East West ◽  
The Eu

The article is devoted to problems in relations between the EU and Russia. Multiple methods are considered that are aimed at solving the problem of multilateralism in current conditions. The author selected and studied specific documents on essential aspects that are devoted to this topic. Studying the arising problems requires careful consideration since, in the modern world, cooperation between global actors such as the EU and Russia cannot be ignored. Despite all the challenges faced by the parties in their fields, all difficulties are conquerable, and the article provides specific methods for its solving. The article discusses some aspects and problems that require particular attention from specialists in this field. The author concludes that strong US–EU coalition could seem more coherent with history and with the traditional East–West divide. However, the recent evolution of the US attitude towards international relations weakens the probability of such coalition and its perceived payoffs. A more or less defensive Russia–China coalition has been tried with limited results; moreover, if it were possible and probable, the two western players would change their strategy to prevent it or to contain its depth. In fact, we live in a world where many talks of a serious possibility of G2 governance, a peculiar type of coalition where the US and China keep hostile and nationalistic attitudes but join forces to set the global stage in their favor, pursuing a qualitatively limited but quantitatively rich payoff. In such world, as a counterpart of this payoff, both the divided Europe and the economically much smaller Russia would lose power and suffer several kinds of economic disadvantages. Therefore, Greater Europe would be good for Russia and for the EU as well.

A University Education

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Willetts
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
University Education ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

Universities have a crucial role in the modern world. In England, entrance to universities is by nation-wide competition which means English universities have an exceptional influence on schools--a striking theme of the book. This important book first investigates the university as an institution and then tracks the individual on their journey to and through university. In A University Education, David Willetts presents a compelling case for the ongoing importance of the university, both as one of the great institutions of modern society and as a transformational experience for the individual. The book also makes illuminating comparisons with higher education in other countries, especially the US and Germany. Drawing on his experience as UK Minister for Universities and Science from 2010 to 2014, the author offers a powerful account of the value of higher education and the case for more expansion. He covers controversial issues in which he was involved from access for disadvantaged students to the introduction of L9,000 fees. The final section addresses some of the big questions for the future, such as the the relationship between universities and business, especially in promoting innovation.. He argues that the two great contemporary trends of globalisation and technological innovation will both change the university significantly. This is an authoritative account of English universities setting them for the first time in their new legal and regulatory framework.

Prohibition, Legalization, and Political Consumerism

2018 ◽  
pp. 740-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Drug Control ◽  
Psychoactive Substance ◽  
Political Consumerism ◽  
Control Laws ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Us

Cannabis (marijuana) is the most commonly consumed, universally produced, and frequently trafficked psychoactive substance prohibited under international drug control laws. Yet, several countries have recently moved toward legalization. In these places, the legal status of cannabis is complex, especially because illegal markets persist. This chapter explores the ways in which a sector’s legal status interacts with political consumerism. The analysis draws on a case study of political consumerism in the US and Canadian cannabis markets over the past two decades as both countries moved toward legalization. It finds that the goals, tactics, and leadership of political consumerism activities changed as the sector’s legal status shifted. Thus prohibition, semilegalization, and new legality may present special challenges to political consumerism, such as silencing producers, confusing consumers, deterring social movements, and discouraging discourse about ethical issues. The chapter concludes that political consumerism and legal status may have deep import for one another.

Did Groupthink or Polythink Derail the 2016 Raqqa Offensive?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasey Barr ◽  
Alex Mintz
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Study Analysis ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Us ◽  
Tactical Decisions

This chapter examines the effect of group dynamics on the 2016 decision within the administration of President Barack Obama to lead the international coalition in a mission to liberate Raqqa, Syria, from the Islamic State. The authors show that whereas the groupthink syndrome characterized the decision-making process of the US-led coalition’s decision to attack Raqqa, it was polythink that characterized the decision-making dynamics both in the US-led coalition and within the inner circle of Obama’s own foreign policy advisors. Through case-study analysis, the authors illustrate that groupthink is more likely in strategic decisions, whereas polythink is more likely in tactical decisions.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Capability: A Case Study of the Hanoi Primary Healthcare System

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863292110192
Author(s):  
Minh Van Hoang ◽  
Anh Tuan Tran ◽  
Trang Thu Vu ◽  
Tuan Kim Duong
Keyword(s):  
Public Information ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Operations ◽  
The Us ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Issue Public ◽  
Analytical Frameworks

This study examined the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) preparedness and response of the health system (HS) in Hanoi, Vietnam, and identified enabling factors and barriers. This cross-sectional, mixed-methods study was conducted in 4 urban and peri-urban districts that included some wards with COVID-19-positive cases and some without. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analytical frameworks were used. Overall, 10% of health facilities (HFs) failed to fully implement COVID-19 risk determination; 8.8% failed to fully implement stronger community partnerships with local stakeholders to support public health (PH) preparedness; 35% and 2.5% incompletely implemented and did not implement evaluation of PH emergency operations, respectively; 10% did not identify communication channels to issue public information, alerts, warnings, and notifications; 25% incompletely implemented identification, development of guidance, and standards for information; 72.5% had good preventive and treatment collaboration; and 10% did not fully implement procedures for laboratory testing and reporting results. Enablers included sufficient infrastructure and equipment, strong leadership, and good cross-public-sector collaboration with police and military forces. Barriers included workforce constraints, overburdened and inconsistent reporting systems, inappropriate financial mechanisms, ambiguous health governance, and lack of private-sector engagement. Nonetheless, the HS preparedness and response were satisfactory, although further coordinated efforts in evaluation, coordination, communication, and volunteering remain necessary.

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