Ce Liber Amicorum, qui rend hommage à Gilles de Kerchove, coordinateur de l’Union européenne pour la lutte contre le terrorisme de 2007 à 2021, dresse le bilan de ce qui a été mené dans ce secteur ce

La finance est en crise ; mais elle est indispensable à la vie des hommes en société.Cependant, il serait abusif de considérer "la finance" comme un tout homogène.En effet, loin de la finance conven

Winslow Williams Clifford is one of the few historians so far who have addressed the history and culture of the so-called Mamluk Sultanate (12501517) on the basis of theoretical models. This volume is a posthumous publication of his doctoral thesis, submitted in 1995 at the University of Chicago. Through his skillful application of social theory, Clifford succeeded in providing highly convincing evidence that the Mamluk Sultanate did not as was maintained for a long time constitute a static form of "oriental despotism" but was, rather, a highly differentiated society. It was primarily based on compliance with a complex system of order that had established itself during the rule of the first sultans.

This book is not another history of the Cyprus problem. It is an analysis of the forces and policies which led to the traumatic experience of 1974 and the geographical separation of the two largest Cypriot communities (the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots). Also, it is an analysis of those forces which keep the island divided. Why is Cyprus a divided island? What led to this division? What forces keep the two communities apart? Why was the Annan Plan rejected? How important is the role of the "motherlands"? Are there any geostrategic interests? Why is Cyprus important in the geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean? This book deals with these and other questions, and the analysis is based on declassified documents and other primary material.

One of classical Greeces most worldly and lucid writers, Xenophon across his many works gave a restless criticism of power: democratic, oligarchic and autocratic. From military campaigns (in which he took part), through the great powers of his day (Sparta, Persia, Athens) to modes of control within the household, he observed intimately and often with partisan passion. In this work a leading French Hellenist, Vincent Azoulay, analyses across Xenophons diverse texts the techniques by which the Greek writer recommends that leaders should manipulate. Through gifts and personal allure, though mystique, dazzling appearance, exemplary behaviour, strategic absences - and occasional terror, Xenophon analyses ways in which a powerful few might triumphantly replace the erratic democracies and self-indulgent oligarchies of his day. First published in French (in 2004) to international acclaim, this book is here translated for the first time, revised and updated.

Ce deuxième tome des Traités de science politique brosse un portrait complet des études européennes telles qu’elles se sont développées depuis le début du 21e siècle. Rédigés par les meilleurs spé

Evaluating the impact of Laws Regulating Illicit Drugs on Health and Society serves as an informative reference for social science researchers and policymakers on the science behind drug regulation.The book presents contributions from many leading researchers in drug law and policy evaluation. The 12 chapters highlight scientific evidence from a diverse range of international projects on evaluation of different illicit drug laws. Each contribution takes policies into account while also using methodological tools and relevant data sets.For a priori evaluation, the modern leximetric approach is applied to compare different drug laws. For posterior evaluation the analysis of social and health outcomes, using standard and new indicators are presented, discussed and applied. Next, the book covers the use of drug market estimation methods in policy research. Specific new indicators allowing the evaluation of interventions such as harm reduction and prevention are presented and analysed using international research data. The book concludes with a summary of the links of illegal drug market gains with corruption, and its consequences.Evaluating the impact of Laws Regulating Illicit Drugs on Health and Society gives readers a unique, evidence-based perspective on the relationship between drugs, laws, policy and socioeconomic conditions. Key FeaturesFeatures 12 contributions from international experts on drug legislation and social scienceDemonstrates evidence-based evaluation of drug laws and policiesHighlights Leximetric and forecast methods applied to illicit drug laws with examplesHighlights the use of standard and new socioeconomic indicators to evaluate drug laws and policiesInforms readers about different policy approaches to drug regulation and their consequencesSummarizes the links of illegal drug markets with corruption Provides detailed references for further reading

This book is a study of a community under attack, and its goal is to describe, analyze, and illuminate the response of that community to a series of unexpected and deeply threatening developments. Just a few years after achieving full civil emancipation in 1871, the Jews of Germany were confronted with a sudden surge of anti-Jewish hostility different from anything they had ever experienced before. The new "anti-Semitism" (the word was coined at this time) was complex movement emanating from diverse groups in German society and using a variety of tactics and ideological formulations. Dr. Ragins study is an attempt to understand how the German Jewish community responded to anti-Semitism during the decades before World War I, and, especially, why it reacted as it did. The central argument of the book is that German Jewry defended itself against modern anti-Semitism with all the ideological, legal, and organizational weapons at its disposal, and that the liberal Jews of Germany mounted the best possible defenses which could be achieved in their historical circumstances. Among the topics treated are the emergence of the Centralverein, the attempt to form a common front with the Orthodox community against the anti-Semites, and the responses of Jewish spokesmen to the racial ideologies which made their first appearance in public discussion during this period. Just as Jewish liberation reached what may have been its culmination, however, a serious dissent from the position of the established community was created by the young people of Herzls Zionist movement, and this dramatically new development is studied in some detail. In analyzing the way in which the first German Zionists responded to anti-Semitism, we understand something about the power as well as the limitations of Jewish liberalism, and we also comprehend the rise of an ideology that was to have great significance in the Jewish future.

Este libro tiene como trasfondo la vida de un abogado y político conservador que apostó, incluso arriesgándose a ser juzgado por delito contra las formas del Estado, por el advenimiento de la II República, en tanto que considero, con toda honestidad, que la via monarquica no acertaba a encontrar soluciones a los problemas de la epoca.A pesar de retirarse de la politica antes de las elecciones generales de febrero de 1936 y de que su partido (PAE) no se pronuncio nunca contra la Republica, fue detenido en su casa, sin cargos ni acusaciones, mantenido 4 meses en una checa y conducido, finalmente, a Paracuellos del Jarama, para ser asesinado.Parece mentira que todavia hoy haya muchas personas que no hayan entendido que el criterio rector ha de ser que la humana comprension de que la verdad nuestra es solo una parte de la verdad, y hay que dejar, por lo tanto, un margen de respeto para los que no piensan como nosotros; porque solo con que profesen sinceramente su ideal, este, aunque no sea el nuestro, es parte tambien de la verdad. (Gregorio Marañon).

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) is a free-trade deal between 10 ASEAN member states and Australia,China, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. It is the worlds biggest regionaltrade deal, and it will create the worlds most populous trade area. Thisedited collection features 10 contributions from multidisciplinary authors andis meant to share research and best practises on different aspects of the RCEP.It presents research projects that contribute to the discussion about the theory,lessons learned, and business strategies, to give a better understanding of theRCEP and how it can shape policy in member countries. The themes in eachchapter can also serve to evaluate reports on the RCEPs overall progress. Thebook covers a broad range of subjects, including an overview of the RCEP,digital economy, peer-to-peer lending, international e-commerce, big data, ICTreadiness and much more. This work is a key source of information and referencefor RCEP development for academics and researchers (in economics and politicalscience), government and trade organisations and policymakers interested in theRCEP. Members of the general public who want to understand debates surroundingthe RCEP will also benefit from the information provided.

Since the oil boom of the 1970s, the Gulf Cooperation Council States have attempted to achieve economic stability and realise their development goals. Such efforts have so far been in vain, however, as these states autocratic governments have closed off their political systems with the support of international allies, especially the United States. In this timely and exhaustive analysis of the political economies of the GCC since the 1970s to the present, Yousef Khalifa Al-Yousef examines the factors responsible for the failure of the states to achieve lasting change in development and security. Focusing on institutional structures where oil wealth has been confined to the few, and the consequences of failed legitimacy at home that has led to dependence on foreign powers, Al-Yousef charts the consistent disparities between governance and the needs of the local population, to the detriment of genuine development.Al-Yousef concludes that the only way to ensure stability and growth in the region is to dismantle the alliance of autocracy, oil and foreign powers. Instead, democracy and reform are key to ensuring stability in the region.

This volume examines the diverse approaches to designing and implementing sectoral policies in contemporary societies. Covering areas such as education, sport, religion, and foreign relations, it offers in-depth analysis and practical insights into the impact of public policies on societal development. The contributors highlight the interplay of global trends and local dynamics through case studies and critical reflections, offering strategies to address modern challenges. It is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of governance and create effective, sustainable policies for a rapidly changing world.

Data spanning the Archaic to Early Postclassic are presented, with particular analytical focus given to the end of the Early Classic through the Late and Terminal Classic and the geopolitical tumult that defined this period. Cast in the framework of political ecology, together these studies not only shed light on specific class histories of the region. They also advance a theory for understanding the contributions of non-elites to political growth and change over time. Classic Maya Political Ecology opens a window into pre-Columbian political processes grounded in environmental productivity and a mutual interdependence that defined class relations in northwestern Belize. This volume also outlines a theoretical approach that defines commoners and elites alike as political actors, people who contributed to the long term success and adaptability of local and regional political communities and the networks that sustained them.

La sociedad globalizada se caracteriza cada vez más por los cruces de fronteras no solo geopolíticas sino también simbólicas, culturales, identitarias, lingüísticas o disciplinarias. Cruces de fronte

Esta pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar como se deu o desenvolvimento dos portos no Brasil no período de 1993 a 2013. Buscou-se caracterizar as mudanças na política de desenvolvimento portuário brasileiro ocorridas durante os governos FHC, Lula e Dilma. No contexto da economia mundializada, observou-se como evidencia a aceleraço das trocas comerciais e de aumento do volume de comercio de mercadorias pela via maritima. Assim, a politica portuaria brasileira foi abordada em tres dimenses. Primeiro, a economica, na qual verificou-se as relaçes entre o desenvolvimento economico e o portuario. A segunda tratou da dimenso estrategica, tendo como parametros de analise as variaveis-chave na determinaço estrategica dos portos, isto e, o planejamento e o investimento em portos. Por fim, a terceira dedicou-se a dimenso politica procurando a identificaço de atores e grupos de interesses, bem como suas correlaçes de forças politicas que resultaram nas modificaçes organizacionais e regulatorias do setor em dois momentos verificaveis na aprovaço da Lei de Reforma Portuaria 8630 de 1993 e 12815 de 2013.

Dieses Buch ist eine unverzichtbare Lekture fur alle, die sich um die Zukunft Europas sorgen. In einer sich verandernden globalen Ordnung, in der Europas Schicksal nicht langer von den Handlungen anderer Weltmachte abhangig sein darf, pladieren die 21 hochrangigen Autoren fur einen proaktiven Schritt hin zu einem handlungsfahigen und selbstbewussten Europa. Das Buch benennt die zentralen Herausforderungen fur Europa mit deutlicher Klarheit - sei es im Bereich Verteidigung, Cyber-Bedrohungen oder Klimawandel, um nur einige zu nennen. Jedes Kapitel, verfasst von einem der 21 renommierten Autoren, die Experten auf ihrem jeweiligen Gebiet sind, bietet konkrete Handlungsvorschlage zur Bewaltigung dieser Probleme. Die Autoren: Dr. Alina Bargaoanu, Professorin, Mitglied des EDMO-Beirats; Razvan Ceuca, Experte fur internationale Beziehungen am New Strategy Center, Rumanien; Simona Cojocaru, Staatssekretarin fur Verteidigung, Rumanien; Stacy A. Cummings, Generaldirektorin NATO Support and Procurement Agency, Dr. Judith Curry, Prasidentin Climate Forecast Applications Network; Andreas Dripke, Executive Chair Diplomatic Council; Dorin Gal, Politikberater des rumanischen Verteidigungsministeriums, Experte fur Diplomatie; Dr. Christoph Heusgen, Vorsitzender der Munchner Sicherheitskonferenz, Botschafter; Stephan J. Kramer, Prasident des Thuringer Landesamtes fur Verfassungsschutz; Prof. Dr. Heinrich Kreft, Prasident des Diplomatic Council, Botschafter (a.D.); Dr. Ciro Maddaloni, Politischer Kommentator "Giornale Diplomatico"; Michael Mattis, Grunder und CEO von Silicon Valley Europe; Hang Nguyen, Generalsekretarin des Diplomatic Council; Jamal Qaiser, Friedensaktivist, Beauftragter des Diplomatic Council fur UN-Angelegenheiten; Jochen M. Richter, Chair Diplomatic Council Global Security Forum; Marc Ruberg, Verantwortlicher des Universitatsnetzwerks Baden-Wurttemberg; Prof. Dr. Peter Schallenberg, Professor fur Moraltheologie und Theologische Ethik; Dr. Harald Schonfeld, Grunder & CEO von butterflymanager und United Interim; Andre Schulte-Sudhoff, Geschaftsfuhrer und Gesellschafter von Schuko; George Scutaru, Grunder und CEO des New Strategy Center, Rumanien; Dr. Horst Walther, CEO SIG, Beauftragter des Diplomatic Council fur UN-Angelegenheiten.

Es un análisis exhaustivo sobre el desarrollo del proceso constituyente en Colombia y la promulgación de la constitución que rige el país desde 1991. El libro evalúa los contextos históricos, sociales y politicos que dieron lugar a la necesidad de una nueva constitucion, ademas de examinar los logros y desafios que ha enfrentado la carta magna a lo largo de tres decadas.A traves de distintas contribuciones de expertos en derecho, ciencias politicas y estudios sociales, se abordan temas como la participacion ciudadana, los derechos humanos, la descentralizacion y los mecanismos de participacion democratica que se instauraron con la nueva constitucion. Tambien se reflexiona sobre las tensiones y controversias que han surgido en torno a su implementacion y la manera en que ha respondido a los conflictos y cambios en la sociedad colombiana.El libro no solo destaca los aspectos legales, sino que tambien pone de relieve la importancia de la constitucion en la construccion de una democracia mas inclusiva y participativa. En suma, es un recurso valioso para entender como la constitucion ha influido en el desarrollo politico y social de Colombia en estos ultimos 30 años.

Questo manuale e il frutto di unintensa attivita didattica che da piu di quindici anni gli autori hanno condotto presso diverse unita italiane nellambito di corsi di studio universitari ed anche master. Questa esperienza ha fatto maturare la consapevolezza che lo studio dei fenomeni economici risulta spesso particolarmente pesante per gli studenti universitari e per chi si prepara a dei concorsi per inserirsi nel mondo del lavoro perche, allo stato attuale, manca un volume unico che contenga una trattazione dei principali elementi di teoria ed anche di relativi esercizi per verificare il proprio grado di apprendimento. Il presente manuale di economia politica mette insieme i contenuti principali della microeconomia, della macroeconomia e della politica economica, privilegiando una trattazione che offre un quadro sintetico ma completo degli elementi principali delle tre materie. Lo sviluppo dei diversi argomenti non presenta uneccessiva formalizzazione matematica privilegiando invece lutilizzo di grafici come strumento di piu facile comprensione. Inoltre, altra caratteristica distintiva di questo volume e la presenza di una batteria di oltre 200 esercizi sui principali argomenti, nella forma di multiple choice, domande a risposta aperta ed esercizi analitici per verificare le competenze acquisite. Per queste caratteristiche si ritiene che questo volume, possa essere un utile strumento per gli studenti universitari ma anche per chi intende prepararsi ad acquisire una conoscenza delleconomia politica e della politica economica richiesta nei programmi dei piu attesi concorsi professionali, in primis Banca dItalia, Scuola Superiore della Pubblica Amministrazione (SNA), Corte dei Conti.

This volume focuses on the rights of minorities. Minorities are often subject to discrimination and individuals find themselves being rejected by the majority. In such cases, people belonging to a minority suffer through hostile situations. Minorities discussed in this book are defined in terms of cultural groups, migrants, displaced persons, sexual minorities (sexual identity).As with the previous volume, readers are informed about the concept of human rights, as an instrument through which civil society tries to eliminate the hostility and suffering of minorities and restores a situation of normality. Minorities must also accept that a democratic society is governed by majority rule and the Rule of Law.The Rights of Minorities: Cultural Groups, Migrants, Displaced Persons and Sexual Identity discusses four types of minorities: cultural groups, migrants, displaced persons, sexual minorities, and policy on minorities.The book is a detailed reference for graduates and scholars in law, political science, sociology and social psychology. The volume is also recommended for working professionals who operate with human rights groups and general readers (non-experts) who want to understand the discourse about human rights in a holistic (moral, legal, social, economic, and political) framework.

La presente monografía aborda el estudio de la hipoteca flotante del artículo 153 bis de la Ley Hipotecaria. Se trata de una modalidad hipotecaria que permite garantizar una o más obligaciones, presentes y/o futuras, incluso sin conexion causal entre ellas. No exige individualizar la responsabilidad maxima hipotecaria atribuida a cada una de las obligaciones garantizadas, por lo que cada euro de la responsabilidad hipotecaria cubre cada euro de los creditos garantizados (la indiferenciabilidad tipica de esta hipoteca).Cabe una hipoteca flotante en garantia de obligaciones futuras, definidas por referencia a los actos juridicos basicos de los que deriven, sin que sea preciso que exista, al tiempo de la constitucion de la hipoteca, la relacion juridica en cuyo seno naceran.Se analizan en la obra peculiaridades de esta figura en los trances de cesion o subrogacion, de todas o respecto de todas, o solo de una parte, de las obligaciones garantizadas por la hipoteca, y sus efectos sobre la garantia.Tambien identifican los problemas derivados de la multiplicidad de titulares de la flotante, defendiendose en ultima instancia la tesis de que las partes de la hipoteca tienen plena y legitima motivacion para articular la cotitularidad sobre la hipoteca de manera diversa a la titularidad o cotitularidad existente sobre los creditos garantizados.El autor presta merecida atencion a las vicisitudes de la ejecucion, en via judicial o extrajudicial, en particular en relacion a la ejecucion parcial (esto es, sin purga de la hipoteca, manteniendose en aseguramiento del resto de las obligaciones garantizadas, si bien con una responsabilidad hipotecaria menguada). Se decanta el autor por la innecesaridad de la constancia registral del nacimiento o cuantia de la obligacion garantizada por la que se procede como condicion previa a la ejecucion del bien hipotecado.Finalmente, se estudia la resistencia de la garantia en expedientes preconcursales y concursales, asi como la posibilidad de movilizar los creditos asegurados por esta hipoteca mediante la emision de titulos hipotecarios.Fernando Azofra Vegas es Doctor en Derecho (cum laude) por la Universidad Complutense y Licenciado en Ciencias Economicas y Empresariales por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE E-3). Es socio del despacho de abogados Uria Menendez, al que se incorporo en 1993. Es un reconocido jurista en materia inmobiliaria e hipotecaria, financiacion y refinanciacion, con mas de 40 articulos doctrinales y colaboraciones en obras colectivas. Los principales directorios juridicos internacionales (tales como Chambers& Partners, The Legal 500, International Whos of Business Lawyers, etc.) lo identifican como abogado lider. Es oficial de publicaciones del Comite de Derecho Bancario de la Asociacion Internacional de Abogados. Es Capitan de Yate y un enamorado de la vela. Es el armador del Ansias, el velero mas rapido al sur del Segura (el segundo mas rapido, cuando lo gobierna el).