Democracy and foreign policy : a case history : the Sino-Japanese Dispute, 1931-33 / / R. Bassett

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457973103321
• Autore: Bassett R (Reginald), <1901-, >
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York : , : Routledge : , : Taylor & Francis Group, , 2011, c1952
• ISBN: 1-136-89933-2; 1-283-03886-2; 9786613038869; 0-203-84152-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (681 p.)
• Collana: Routledge library editions. Japan ; ; v. 64
• Disciplina: 327.51/052; 327.51052; 951.042
• Soggetti: Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1931-1933; Electronic books.; China Foreign relations Japan; Japan Foreign relations China; Great Britain Foreign relations 1910-1936
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: First published in 1952 for the London School of Economics by Longmans, Green & Co. Ltd.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. The first phase (September-December 1931) -- pt. 2. The second phase (January-March 1932) -- pt. 3. The third phase (April-September 1932) -- pt. 4. The last phase (the Lytton report and after) -- pt. 5. Post-armistice -- pt. 6. Commentary.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Sino-Japanese crisis of 1931-33 provides effective illustrations of wider themes in British Foreign Policy. It might even be said that the general pattern of opinion in the UK at the time was to be reproduced in subsequent crises. The Manchurian problem and the controversies which it provoked give invaluable clues to an understanding of later developments.

The democracy perspective in the Americas [[electronic resource] /] / Odeen Ishmael

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459018603321
• Autore: Ishmael M. A. Odeen (Mohammed Ali Odeen)
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2009
• ISBN: 1-282-47980-6; 9786612479809; 0-7618-4622-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (299 p.)
• Disciplina: 321.8098
• Soggetti: Democracy - Caribbean Area; Democracy - Central America; Democracy - Latin America; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Introduction; Chapter 01. Democracy and Poverty; Chapter 02. The Situation in Haiti; Chapter 03. Poverty: A Destabilizing Factor to Democracy; Chapter 04. A Time for Healing in Haiti; Chapter 05. Colonialism Left a Legacy of Underdevelopment; Chapter 06. The Return of President Aristide to Haiti; Chapter 07. The OAS Must Identify Proactive Methods to Build Democracy; Chapter 08. Women's Participation in Governance Is Indispensable; Chapter 09. Caribbean Countries Must Pool Ideas to Develop Their Resources; Chapter 10. The OAS Must Champion Debt Relief; Chapter 11. Violence against Women Violates Human Rights and Fundamental FreedomsChapter 12. Economic Insecurity Can Lead to Socio-Economic and Political Instability; Chapter 13. White Helmets Vital in New Global Human Order; Chapter 14. Haiti Facing Economic Challenges; Chapter 15. The Developmental Role of the OAS; Chapter 16. Eliminate Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities; Chapter 17. The Need for a New Global Human Order; Chapter 18. Sustainable Development Imperative for Small Countries; Chapter 19. Crime Undermines Democracy; Chapter 20. Economic Challenges to Smaller EconomiesChapter 21. OAS Should Set Up a Permanent Disaster Assistance Unit; Chapter 22. Effects of Global Economic Crisis on Smaller Economies; Chapter 23. All Nations Must Adhere to Democratic Principles; Chapter 24. Security Concerns of Small Developing States; Chapter 25. Democracy Must Be Consultative and Participatory; Chapter 26. Hemispheric Unity Comes About with Expanding Democracy; Chapter 27. There is No Perfect Democracy; Chapter 28. Terrorism-A Threat to International Peace and Security; Chapter 29. The Situation in Venezuela; Chapter 30. Influencing the Democratic Process in the Americas-A Tribute to Simon BolivarChapter 31. The Importance of Political Dialogue; Chapter 32. Political Dialogue Imperative for a Democratic Haiti; Chapter 33. The Inter-American Democratic Charter-Its Significance, Applicability and Potential; Chapter 34. Approaches on Security in the Caribbean; Chapter 35. All Political Forces Must Maintain Dialogue; Chapter 36. Caricom's Support for the Democratically Elected President of Venezuela; Chaper 37. Refusing to Have Political Dialogue Breeds Conflict Situations; Chapter 38. Appeal to the Multilateral Financial Institutions to Assist HaitiChapter 39. Economic and Security Pressures on the Caribbean; Chaper 40. Opposition to Terrorism Is Absolute; Chapter 41. Working Together to Deepen Democracy; Chapter 42. Working Together to Solve Hemispheric Problems; Chapter 43. Developing a Culture of Democracy; Chapter 44. Political Democracy Must Ensure Economic and Social Democracy; Chapter 45. The Right to Govern Must Be Won through Democratic Elections; Chapter 46. Place Emphasis on the Social Agenda; Chapter 47. Alleviating Poverty Is Promoting Democracy; Chapter 48. Re-Assessing Democracy in the Americas
• Sommario/riassunto: This book presents the author's views on the evolution of democracy in the American hemisphere and the challenges confronting this form of governance. It comprises a collection of his statements and published commentaries made while serving as an ambassador from Guyana.