Political Economy

Conditional Development: Ghana Crippled by Structural Adjustment Programmes

Aramide Odutayo • Mar 1 2015 • Essays

IMF- and World Bank-led debt relief was implemented to benefit the world capitalist system despite violating human rights throughout the Global South.

Evaluating Ecuador’s Decision to Abandon the Yasuni-Itt Initiative

Ariana Keyman • Feb 22 2015 • Essays

The lack of democracy associated with the decision-making process to drill Block ITT has fuelled a high degree of currently ongoing civil discontent in Ecuador.

Logged In: Transforming the Political Process in Russia

Ivan Bakalov • Feb 13 2015 • Essays

The Internet has had a positive impact on the provision of the normative good of democratic self-determination and participation in the Russian Federation.

Has the EU become an Effective Crisis Manager?

Ralph Rogobete • Feb 9 2015 • Essays

The Central Security and Defence Policy attempted to centralise the decision-making process on foreign policy for E.U. members, but a more unified Union is essential.

To What Extent Is Neopatrimonialism the Unchanging Way in Which ‘Africa Works’?

Elliot Kratt • Jan 21 2015 • Essays

While neopatrimonialism has been a constant in politics in African states in recent years, its form and content is constantly changing and evolving.

Starvation: A Political Phenomenon

Bede Thompson • Jan 17 2015 • Essays

While their natural aspects and influences should not be disregarded, famine and starvation must be viewed primarily as a breakdown in social and political systems.

Is Austerity the Cure for Current Economic Problems?

Michael Burtt • Jan 15 2015 • Essays

While austerity may have had some success in reducing absolute debt levels in some states, it has been unsuccessful in reducing the magnitude of debt to GDP.

Did Structural Adjustment Programmes Assist African Development?

Fraser Logan • Jan 13 2015 • Essays

Structural Adjustment Policies were, rather than effective engines for economic development, in fact an smokescreen for the promotion and spread of global capitalism.

To What Extent is Reconciliation an Appropriate Term in Post-Conflict Societies?

Matthew Richmond • Dec 29 2014 • Essays

Due to unrealistic expectations associated with ‘thick’ reconciliation, ‘thin’ reconciliation offers practical realities and moral intent in post-conflict scenarios.

How Have Illicit Drug Trade Networks Undermined Colombia’s Development?

Elizabeth Ambler • Dec 16 2014 • Essays

Colombia and international actors must begin tapping into a development policy that recognises the need to bridge political and civil society.

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