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Uneven and combined development and unequal exchange: the second wind of neoliberal ‘free trade’? (2014)
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Bieler, A., & Morton, A. D. (2014). Uneven and combined development and unequal exchange: the second wind of neoliberal ‘free trade’?. Globalizations, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/14747731.2014.860334

With capitalist social relations emerging in a prior system of absolutist states in Europe, the outward expansion of capitalism through conditions of uneven and combined development became dependent on the existence of multiple political entities. St... Read More about Uneven and combined development and unequal exchange: the second wind of neoliberal ‘free trade’?.

Why do we need ‘myth-busting’ in the study of Sino–African relations? (2014)
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Hirono, M., & Suzuki, S. (2014). Why do we need ‘myth-busting’ in the study of Sino–African relations?. Journal of Contemporary China, 23(87), https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2013.843889

The literature on Sino–African relations has debated whether or not China's growing presence is a threat to Western or African interests, and has come to the conclusion that China's behavior is not uniquely immoral. Many countries, including Western... Read More about Why do we need ‘myth-busting’ in the study of Sino–African relations?.

Women candidates and party nomination trends in India: evidence from the 2009 general election (2014)
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Spary, C. (in press). Women candidates and party nomination trends in India: evidence from the 2009 general election. Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, 52(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/14662043.2013.867691

More women MPs than ever before were elected to the lower house of the national parliament of India in the 2009 General Election. Yet, the increase in women’s presence in the Lok Sabha cannot necessarily be attributed to the increased willingness of... Read More about Women candidates and party nomination trends in India: evidence from the 2009 general election.

China's military operations other than war (2013)
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Hirono, M., & Xu, M. (2013). China's military operations other than war. RUSI Journal, 158(6), https://doi.org/10.1080/03071847.2013.869726

Although political friction and ideological differences between China and the West can hamper co-operation on missions known as ‘Military Operations Other than War’, the UK and China have achieved a certain level of success in this regard, particular... Read More about China's military operations other than war.

Pretty faces, marginal races: Predicting election outcomes using trait assessments of British parliamentary candidates (2013)
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Mattes, K., & Milazzo, C. (2014). Pretty faces, marginal races: Predicting election outcomes using trait assessments of British parliamentary candidates. Electoral Studies, 34, 177-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electstud.2013.11.004

The conventional wisdom on Western European politics leads us to believe that all the "action" lies with parties, because the unified parliamentary delegations in Western Europe draw voters' attention to parties' policies and images. Though British e... Read More about Pretty faces, marginal races: Predicting election outcomes using trait assessments of British parliamentary candidates.

Explaining Party Positions on Decentralization (2013)
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Toubeau, S., & Wagner, M. (2015). Explaining Party Positions on Decentralization. British Journal of Political Science, 45(1), 97-119. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007123413000239

© Cambridge University Press 2013. Debates about decentralization raise cultural questions of identity and economic questions of redistribution and efficiency. Therefore the preferences of statewide parties regarding decentralization are related to t... Read More about Explaining Party Positions on Decentralization.

The International Criminal Court: limits, potential and conditions for the promotion of justice and peace (2013)
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Gegout, C. (2013). The International Criminal Court: limits, potential and conditions for the promotion of justice and peace. Third World Quarterly, 34(5), https://doi.org/10.1080/01436597.2013.800737

The International Criminal Court (ICC) aims to promote not only justice, but also peace. It has been widely criticised for doing neither, yet it has to contend with some severe structural and political difficulties: it has limited resources, it faces... Read More about The International Criminal Court: limits, potential and conditions for the promotion of justice and peace.