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Hegemony, Equilibrium and Counterpower: A Synthetic Approach (2009)
Journal Article
Beyer, C. (2009). Hegemony, Equilibrium and Counterpower: A Synthetic Approach. International Relations, 23(3), 411-427. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047117809340499

This article claims that realist and constructivist ideas are compatible. Structural realism is needed to understand the constraining and stabilizing role of material factors. Furthermore, it detects process in a law-like tendency towards internation... Read More about Hegemony, Equilibrium and Counterpower: A Synthetic Approach.

Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis (2009)
Journal Article
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2009). Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis. Journal of medical ethics, 35(7), 436-439. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2008.026799

Some background information about the context of euthanasia in Belgium is presented, and Belgian law on euthanasia and concerns about the law are discussed. Suggestions as to how to improve the Belgian law and practice of euthanasia are made, and Bel... Read More about Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis.

Ethics education for irregular warfare (2009)
Book
Carrick, D., Connelly, J., & Robinson, P. (Eds.). (2009). Ethics education for irregular warfare. Farnham: Ashgate. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315580395

Following on from Ethics Education in the Military (eds. Paul Robinson, Nigel de Lee and Don Carrick: Ashgate 2008) which surveyed and critically analyzed the existing theory and practice of educating soldiers, sailors and airmen in the ethics of 'ol... Read More about Ethics education for irregular warfare.

The concepts of the public, the private and the political in contemporary Western political theory (2009)
Journal Article
O'Sullivan, N. K. (2009). The concepts of the public, the private and the political in contemporary Western political theory. Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy, 12(2), 145-165. https://doi.org/10.1080/13698230902892010

The concept of the public realm is the most fundamental of all political concepts because it is only the shared relationship it constitutes between rulers and ruled that makes government more than mere domination. It is therefore not surprising that... Read More about The concepts of the public, the private and the political in contemporary Western political theory.

Israel and International Human Rights (2009)
Book Chapter
Cohen-Almagor, R. (2009). Israel and International Human Rights. In D. P. Forsythe (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Rights, vol. 3 (247-257). Oxford University Press

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2009)
Book
Woodward, R. (2009). The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Routledge

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is one of the least written about and least understood of our major global institutions. This new book builds a well-rounded understanding of this crucial, though often neglected, inst... Read More about The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Introduction: David Cameron's Political Challenges (2009)
Book Chapter
Lee, D., & Lee, S. (2009). Introduction: David Cameron's Political Challenges. In The Conservatives under David Cameron: Built to Last (42736). Palgrave Macmillan

This chapter provides an introduction and explanation of the principal political challenges confronting David Cameron as leader of the Conservative Party from December 2005 onwards.

David Cameron and the Renewal of Policy (2009)
Book Chapter
Lee, D., & Lee, S. (2009). David Cameron and the Renewal of Policy. In The Conservatives under David Cameron: Built to Last (44 - 59). Palgrave Macmillan

A critical analysis of David Cameron's attempts to renew the Conservative Party's policy agenda in Opposition.

Cameron and Conservative Ideology (2009)
Book Chapter
Beech, M. (2009). Cameron and Conservative Ideology. In The Conservatives under David Cameron: Built to Last? (18 - 30). Palgrave Macmillan

A puzzle of ideas and policy: Gordon Brown as prime minister (2009)
Journal Article
Beech, M. (2009). A puzzle of ideas and policy: Gordon Brown as prime minister. Policy studies : the journal of the Policy Studies Institute, 30(1), 5-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/01442870802576124

This article argues that Gordon Brown as prime minister is a puzzle of ideas and policy. This observation is most notably supported by his failure to espouse an ideological narrative for his government. Brown the intellectually literate Labour leader... Read More about A puzzle of ideas and policy: Gordon Brown as prime minister.

Effectively Countering Terrorism: The Challenges of Prevention, Preparedness and Response (2009)
Book
Bauer, M., & Beyer, C. (2009). Effectively Countering Terrorism: The Challenges of Prevention, Preparedness and Response. Sussex Academic Press

Since September 11, 2001, the pressure on Al Qaeda has increased. Training sanctuaries and havens have been eliminated, and numerous fighters of the organisation have been killed, captured or are in hiding. Today, Al Qaeda can be understood - accordi... Read More about Effectively Countering Terrorism: The Challenges of Prevention, Preparedness and Response.