Handbook of Central American Governance

Handbook of Central American Governance
Author: Diego Sanchez-Ancochea
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2013-12-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135102368

Central America constitutes a fascinating case study of the challenges, opportunities and characteristics of the process of transformation in today’s global economy. Comprised of a politically diverse range of societies, this region has long been of interest to students of economic development and political change. The Handbook of Central American Governance aims to describe and explain the manifold processes that are taking place in Central America that are altering patterns of social, political and economic governance, with particular focus on the impact of globalization and democratization. Containing sections on topics such as state and democracy, key political and social actors, inequality and social policy and international relations, in addition to in-depth studies on five key countries (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala), this text is composed of contributions from some of the leading scholars in the field. No other single volume studies the current characteristics of the region from a political, economic and social perspective or reviews recent research in such detail. As such, this handbook is of value to academics, students and researchers as well as to policy-makers and those with an interest in governance and political processes.

Developments and Approaches in Science Diplomacy: Latin America and the Caribbean

Developments and Approaches in Science Diplomacy: Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Echeverría-King, Luisa Fernanda
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2024-08-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Various challenges prevent many emerging economies, including those within Latin America, from exploring the full potential of science, technology, and innovation. One major issue is the global need for a comprehensive understanding of science diplomacy and its role in bridging gaps in these crucial areas. Existing research often overlooks these regions' specific contexts and challenges, leading to a knowledge chasm. Developments and Approaches in Science Diplomacy: Latin America and the Caribbean addresses this lack of knowledge head-on, offering a detailed exploration of science diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its implications for development. By focusing on real-world cases and practical insights, this book provides a roadmap for policymakers, diplomats, and researchers to harness the power of science diplomacy for sustainable development. Whether you're a researcher looking to deepen your understanding of science diplomacy or a policymaker seeking actionable strategies, this book offers a valuable resource. It highlights the importance of international engagement and collaboration in achieving development objectives, particularly in the context of the scientific diaspora and emerging economies. Through this lens, the book offers innovative solutions and strategies applied in Latin America and other regions facing similar challenges.

Ibero-americana

Ibero-americana
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2006
Genre: Caribbean Area
ISBN:

Research news and principal acquisitions of documentation on Latin America in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Diplomacia pública para el siglo XXI

Diplomacia pública para el siglo XXI
Author: Francisco Javier Noya
Publisher: Grupo Planeta (GBS)
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2007
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9788434400047

En un mundo global, cada vez más, los países tienen que competir con otros por atraer a consumidores, estudiantes, turistas e inversores de terceros países. Estados con poca visibilidad han empezado a proyectarse en el exterior para lograr situarse en el mapa mental de los ciudadanos del mundo a través de marcas país fuertes y diferenciadas. Surge así, el Estado Marca. Al mismo tiempo, tras el 11-S, en un contexto de incertidumbre y amenazas crecientes, las potencias grandes y medias han relanzado sus políticas de diplomacia pública. Su peso económico, político y militar les permite emprender acciones políticas, diplomáticas o incluso militares encaminadas a cambiar el mapa de las relaciones internacionales, pero para ello, antes necesitan convencer a una nueva potencia, la opinión pública mundial, que surge como consecuencia de la extensión de la democracia, las nuevas tecnologías, los medios de comunicación, etc. El libro es una introducción, en español, a esta nueva área emergente en los estudios internacionales y estratégicos, que es la gestión de la imagen exterior y la diplomacia pública.

Contemporary Spanish Foreign Policy

Contemporary Spanish Foreign Policy
Author: David Garcia
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-08-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317631242

This book examines the evolution of Spanish foreign policy since 1975, through five different presidencies, spanning its transformation from a dictatorial political system and backward economy to a modern European state, fully democratic and with a well-functioning market economy, under strain from the Eurozone Sovereign Debt crisis. It explains how domestic developments and external factors have combined to shape Spain’s international relations, assessing the impact of EU membership and providing an example of how middle powers can pursue their foreign policy objectives in the international system. The authors explore a range of topics including: Defence and security Economy and development Soft power Spanish policy towards the EU, the United States, Latin America, the Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Spanish politics and history, European Union studies, foreign policy, international relations and security studies.

Los grandes problemas de México. Relaciones internacionales. T-XII

Los grandes problemas de México. Relaciones internacionales. T-XII
Author: Blanca Torres
Publisher: El Colegio de Mexico AC
Total Pages: 570
Release: 2010-01-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 6074624658

A setenta años de su fundación, El Colegio de México publica esta serie de dieciséis volúmenes, titulada Los grandes problemas de México, en la que se analizan los mayores retos de la realidad mexicana contemporánea, con el fin de definir los desafíos que enfrentamos en el siglo XXI y proponer algunas posibles respuestas y estrategias para resolver nuestros problemas como nación. Serie: Los grandes problemas de México. Vol, XII Relaciones internacionales, diecinueve estudiosos y diplomáticos con amplia experiencia en la conducción de las relaciones con el exterior abordan algunos de estos asuntos y problemas, los retos que han implicado para México y la forma en la que se ha intentado hacerles frente. Se analizan algunos de los grandes temas de las relaciones internacionales, incluyendo aquellos que tiene o pueden tener repercusiones más significativas en México. También se abordan las principales relaciones con países o grupos de países, poniendo énfasis en la conducción de las mismas por parte del Estado mexicano, así como asuntos relacionados con el funcionamiento de algunos organismos internacionales y las posiciones que al respecto hemos mantenido hasta ahora ay las que podemos o debemos adoptar.

Mexicans and the Future of the American Dream

Mexicans and the Future of the American Dream
Author: Maria Regina Martínez Casas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2023-02-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000836843

Mexicans and the Future of the American Dream examines the lives of Mexican society and government officials in the United States. The 2016 U.S. presidential election marked a defining moment in the lives of Mexicans in the United States. It rekindled nightmares in many Mexicans and pitted a new generation of Mexicans and Mexican Americans against a shift in politics. In this book, national experts and former government officials explore the direction and magnitude of Donald J. Trump’s shifts in immigration policy in three areas: consular strategies put in motion after the election, drugs, and bilateral relations. Insights from 19 Mexican consulates throughout the U.S. territory, in states both favorable to and against immigration, demonstrate shifting perspectives of government officials and Mexicans visiting consulates for formalities, getting orientation on a range of topics, or just asking for help. Mexicans and the Future of the American Dream will be of interest to advanced students and researchers of politics, sociology, history, ethnic studies and American studies.

Marx and Latin America

Marx and Latin America
Author: José M. Aricó
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2013-12-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9004256350

In a work centred on Marx's harsh biography of Simón Bolívar, José Aricó examines why Latin America was apparently 'excluded' from Marx's thought, challenging the allegation that this expressed some 'Eurocentric' prejudice. Aricó shows how the German thinker's hostility towards the Bonapartism and authoritarianism he identified in the Liberator coloured his attitude towards the continent and the significance of its independence-processes. Whilst criticising Marx's misreading of Latin-American realities, Aricó demonstrates contemporaneous, countervailing tendencies in Marx's thought, including his appraisal of the revolutionary potentialities of other 'peripheral' extra-European societies. As such, Aricó convincingly argues that Marx's work was not a dogma of linear 'progress', but a living, contradictory body of thought constantly in development. English translation of the Marx y América Latina edition, Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2010.

Desafíos del multilateralismo y de la paz

Desafíos del multilateralismo y de la paz
Author: Eric Tremolada Álvarez
Publisher: U. Externado de Colombia
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2018-02-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9587727908

El número V de la colección Ius Cogens, titulado Desafíos del multilateralismo y de la paz, recoge 17 contribuciones arbitradas y que, según su temática, componen las cuatro secciones de este volumen. La primera dedicada a los debates inacabados del derecho internacional. La segunda se ocupa de las discusiones sobre el multilateralismo. La tercera está dedicada a la regionalización e integración. La cuarta, y última sección, trata de experiencias que desafían la guerra.