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# New Nations Emerge: A Shifting Global Landscape
The world map is not static. Throughout history, borders have shifted, empires have crumbled, and new nations have emerged, reshaping the global political landscape and influencing international relations in profound ways. This post delves into the complex process of nation-formation, exploring the factors that contribute to the emergence of new nations, the challenges they face, and their impact on the existing world order. We'll examine real-world examples and consider the future implications of this ongoing phenomenon.
H2: The Genesis of a Nation: Defining Factors
The birth of a new nation is rarely a simple event. It's a culmination of various intertwined factors, often spanning decades or even centuries. Several key elements consistently contribute to this process:
H3: Shared Identity and Nationalism
A strong sense of shared identity, often rooted in ethnicity, language, religion, or a shared history of oppression, is fundamental. This collective identity fuels nationalism – the belief in the nation's right to self-determination and independence. Without a cohesive national consciousness, the drive for statehood often falters.
H3: Political Will and Leadership
Effective leadership is crucial. Charismatic figures, skilled negotiators, and organized political movements are often instrumental in mobilizing the population and navigating the complex process of secession or independence. This involves strategizing, lobbying international bodies, and potentially engaging in armed conflict.
H3: Geopolitical Opportunities
The international environment plays a critical role. Weakening of existing empires, shifts in global power dynamics, or the emergence of supportive international actors can create opportunities for nascent nations to achieve independence. Cold War dynamics, for instance, significantly impacted the decolonization process.
H3: Economic Viability
A new nation needs to demonstrate economic viability to ensure its long-term survival. This includes access to resources, potential for economic growth, and the capacity to build a functioning economy independent of its former sovereign. Lack of economic self-sufficiency can lead to instability and dependence on external aid.
H2: Case Studies: Recent Examples of New Nations Emerging
Several recent examples highlight the diverse paths to nationhood:
H3: South Sudan (2011)
South Sudan's independence, achieved after a protracted civil war, illustrates the role of prolonged struggle and internal conflict in achieving statehood. The nation's ongoing challenges, including ethnic tensions and economic fragility, underscore the difficulties faced by newly formed states.
H3: Kosovo (2008)
Kosovo's declaration of independence, though controversial and not universally recognized, represents a successful case of leveraging international support and highlighting human rights violations to achieve statehood, even in the face of significant opposition from a powerful neighbour.
H3: East Timor (2002)
East Timor's journey to independence highlights the importance of international intervention and peacekeeping efforts in securing a peaceful transition. Despite initial challenges, East Timor demonstrates the resilience of a nation determined to forge its own path.
H2: Challenges Faced by New Nations
The path to nationhood is rarely smooth. New nations often grapple with significant challenges, including:
H3: Internal Conflicts and Instability
Ethnic tensions, political rivalries, and competing power structures can lead to internal conflict, undermining stability and hindering development.
H3: Economic Development and Poverty
Building a functioning economy, providing basic services, and reducing poverty are monumental tasks requiring significant investment and effective governance.
H3: International Recognition and Legitimacy
Securing international recognition from other countries is essential for full participation in the global community and accessing international aid and support.
H3: State-Building and Institutional Capacity
Establishing strong and effective institutions of governance, including a functioning judiciary, police force, and civil service, is fundamental to long-term stability and prosperity.
H2: The Impact on the Global Stage
The emergence of new nations significantly impacts the global landscape. It can lead to:
H3: Restructuring of Global Alliances
New nations often seek to forge alliances and partnerships with existing states, influencing existing power dynamics and potentially creating new geopolitical configurations.
H3: Increased International Cooperation
The need for international support and assistance in state-building can foster increased cooperation among nations.
H3: New Challenges for International Organizations
The emergence of new states presents challenges for international organizations tasked with maintaining peace and security, promoting development, and fostering cooperation.
Conclusion
The emergence of new nations is a continuous process reflecting the dynamic nature of global politics. Understanding the factors driving nation-formation, the challenges faced by new states, and their impact on the international system is crucial for navigating an increasingly interconnected and complex world. As the global landscape continues to shift, the ongoing process of nation-building will remain a key theme shaping international relations for years to come.
FAQs
1. What is the role of international organizations in the emergence of new nations? International organizations like the UN play a vital role in mediating conflicts, providing peacekeeping forces, and offering support for state-building and economic development in new nations.
2. Are all newly independent nations successful? No, many newly independent nations face significant challenges, including internal conflict, economic instability, and weak governance. Success depends on various factors including leadership, resources, and international support.
3. How does the emergence of new nations affect existing borders? The emergence of new nations often involves redrawing existing borders, sometimes peacefully and sometimes through conflict. This can lead to territorial disputes and geopolitical tensions.
4. What are some common economic challenges faced by new nations? New nations often face challenges such as lack of infrastructure, limited access to capital, dependence on primary commodity exports, and high levels of poverty.
5. What is the role of public opinion in the emergence of a new nation? Public opinion and popular support are critical for the success of any movement towards nationhood. Strong nationalistic sentiments and a desire for self-determination are often essential drivers of independence movements.
| new nations emerge: Imagined Communities Benedict Anderson, 2006-11-17 What are the imagined communities that compel men to kill or to die for an idea of a nation? This notion of nationhood had its origins in the founding of the Americas, but was then adopted and transformed by populist movements in nineteenth-century Europe. It became the rallying cry for anti-Imperialism as well as the abiding explanation for colonialism. In this scintillating, groundbreaking work of intellectual history Anderson explores how ideas are formed and reformulated at every level, from high politics to popular culture, and the way that they can make people do extraordinary things. In the twenty-first century, these debates on the nature of the nation state are even more urgent. As new nations rise, vying for influence, and old empires decline, we must understand who we are as a community in the face of history, and change. |
| new nations emerge: From New Peoples to New Nations Gerhard J. Ens, Joe Sawchuk, 2016-01-01 From New Peoples to New Nations is a broad historical account of the emergence of the Metis as distinct peoples in North America over the last three hundred years. Examining the cultural, economic, and political strategies through which communities define their boundaries, Gerhard J. Ens and Joe Sawchuk trace the invention and reinvention of Metis identity from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Their work updates, rethinks, and integrates the many disparate aspects of Metis historiography, providing the first comprehensive narrative of Metis identity in more than fifty years. Based on extensive archival materials, interviews, oral histories, ethnographic research, and first-hand working knowledge of Metis political organizations, From New Peoples to New Nations addresses the long and complex history of Metis identity from the Battle of Seven Oaks to today's legal and political debates. |
| new nations emerge: Why Nations Fail Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson, 2013-09-17 Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world. |
| new nations emerge: The New Jim Crow Michelle Alexander, 2020-01-07 One of the New York Times’s Best Books of the 21st Century Named one of the most important nonfiction books of the 21st century by Entertainment Weekly‚ Slate‚ Chronicle of Higher Education‚ Literary Hub, Book Riot‚ and Zora A tenth-anniversary edition of the iconic bestseller—one of the most influential books of the past 20 years, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education—with a new preface by the author It is in no small part thanks to Alexander's account that civil rights organizations such as Black Lives Matter have focused so much of their energy on the criminal justice system. —Adam Shatz, London Review of Books Seldom does a book have the impact of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. Since it was first published in 2010, it has been cited in judicial decisions and has been adopted in campus-wide and community-wide reads; it helped inspire the creation of the Marshall Project and the new $100 million Art for Justice Fund; it has been the winner of numerous prizes, including the prestigious NAACP Image Award; and it has spent nearly 250 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Most important of all, it has spawned a whole generation of criminal justice reform activists and organizations motivated by Michelle Alexander's unforgettable argument that we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it. As the Birmingham News proclaimed, it is undoubtedly the most important book published in this century about the U.S. Now, ten years after it was first published, The New Press is proud to issue a tenth-anniversary edition with a new preface by Michelle Alexander that discusses the impact the book has had and the state of the criminal justice reform movement today. |
| new nations emerge: Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century Augusto Lopez-Claros, Arthur L. Dahl, Maja Groff, 2020-01-23 Identifies the major weaknesses in the current United Nations system and proposes fundamental reforms to address each. This title is also available as Open Access. |
| new nations emerge: The Clay We Are Made Of Susan M. Hill, 2017-04-28 If one seeks to understand Haudenosaunee (Six Nations) history, one must consider the history of Haudenosaunee land. For countless generations prior to European contact, land and territory informed Haudenosaunee thought and philosophy, and was a primary determinant of Haudenosaunee identity. In The Clay We Are Made Of, Susan M. Hill presents a revolutionary retelling of the history of the Grand River Haudenosaunee from their Creation Story through European contact to contemporary land claims negotiations. She incorporates Indigenous theory, fourth world post-colonialism, and Amerindian autohistory, along with Haudenosaunee languages, oral records, and wampum strings to provide the most comprehensive account of the Haudenosaunee’s relationship to their land. Hill outlines the basic principles and historical knowledge contained within four key epics passed down through Haudenosaunee cultural history. She highlights the political role of women in land negotiations and dispels their misrepresentation in the scholarly canon. She guides the reader through treaty relationships with Dutch, French, and British settler nations, including the Kaswentha/Two-Row Wampum (the precursor to all future Haudenosaunee-European treaties), the Covenant Chain, the Nanfan Treaty, and the Haldimand Proclamation, and concludes with a discussion of the current problematic relationships between the Grand River Haudenosaunee, the Crown, and the Canadian government. |
| new nations emerge: The New Wealth of Nations Surjit S. Bhalla, 2017-11-23 The emerging world was poor and illiterate just forty years ago. Today, over 70 per cent of the world’s middle class resides in the erstwhile poor countries; world income inequality is down to levels last observed in 1870; and there has been a large reduction in absolute poverty. What accounts for such rapid development and catch-up? Distinguished economist Surjit S. Bhalla’s The New Wealth of Nations offers a short answer—the spread of education. The very large increase in college graduates in the non-Western world, the growing educational achievements of women, and the radical change in gender roles is critical to the understanding of current-day mega-trends. Indeed, this unprecedented development—which creates competition globally and lowers employment costs—is also why world inflation has been low, and declining, for nearly twenty years. Here is a book that breaks new ground. Besides identifying the fallacies in anti-globalization rhetoric—voiced by Brexit and Trump supporters—it points out a major lacuna in current attempts to measure wealth inequality. Through a series of compelling arguments, anecdotes, studies, calculations, tables, and charts, Bhalla emphatically reminds us that education is the new wealth, and is, in fact, currently of a greater magnitude than financial wealth, and much more equally distributed. Even while acknowledging the giant strides made by the developing world, The New Wealth of Nations investigates the downsides to the explosion of education and technology, and why countries, rich and emerging, will have to explore options like basic income and negative income tax, so that a new welfare order, appropriate for the changed—and changing—21st century can emerge. * Surjit S. Bhalla has been recently appointed as a member of PM Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, and his new work is a ground-breaking achievement that argues for a new welfare order across nations which is better suited for the constantly transforming time we live in. * Through a series of compelling arguments, anecdotes, studies, calculations, tables, and charts, noted economist Surjit S. Bhalla establishes in his latest book that education is the new wealth of nations. * This book offers insights into the definitions of the poor, the middle class, and the rich, while relating each of these to advances in schooling attainment. It explores the economic reasons behind the political success of globalization in the Western world till the early 2000s, and now its fall from grace in these same countries as notably evidenced by Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump. |
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| new nations emerge: Nationalism Reframed Rogers Brubaker, 1996-09-28 This study of nationalism in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union develops an original account of the interlocking and opposed nationalisms of national minorities, the nationalizing states in which they live, and the external national homelands to which they are linked by external ties. |
| new nations emerge: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States United States. President, 1963 Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President, 1956-1992. |
| new nations emerge: Travel Narrative and the Ends of Modernity Stacy Burton, 2014 Combining theoretical arguments with close reading, this text traces how twentieth-century writers have reinvented travel narrative for new purposes. |
| new nations emerge: South Pacific Regional Overview and Solomons Islands Independence Ceremonies John Glenn, 1978 |
| new nations emerge: Congressional Record United States. Congress, 1960 |
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| new nations emerge: Hebrew and Zionism Ron Kuzar, 2012-12-17 This book observes and critiques controversies on the genesis and the character of Israeli Hebrew. Did it emerge through revival? Did Ben-Yehuda play a role in it? Is Hebrew a normal language now? The hegemonic ideology of the revival of Hebrew is shown to have been harmonious with various Zionist streams, as well as with its rival, Canaanism. The effects of revivalism are evaluated, and an argument is made in favor of non-revivalist alternatives in linguistics and in language education. |
| new nations emerge: History of the American Negro in the Great World War William Allison Sweeney, 2022-11-21 William Allison Sweeney's 'History of the American Negro in the Great World War' offers a comprehensive overview of African Americans' pivotal contributions during the First World War. Drawing upon official War Department records, Sweeney's detailed narrative not only encapsulates the valiant efforts of black soldiers in battle but also includes commendations from French and American military leaders. Notably, Sweeney's prose weaves a poignant tale within the broader literary context, correcting the oversight of these contributions in many historical texts, thus providing a more inclusive recount of the war. The text is both scholarly in its attention to detail and evocative in its literary execution, encapsulating an essential part of American history that is all too often neglected. William Allison Sweeney, in penning this significant tome, aimed to bring to light the underrepresented history of African American soldiers during WWI. A writer with a profound interest in the narratives of the Black community, Sweeney's work is a tribute to the valor and commitment of these soldiers. His effort to consult official records and include authoritative testimonials underscores his dedication to presenting an accurate and respectful account, one that would serve as a corrective to previously incomplete histories of the war. Sweeney's text is a crucial read for those seeking to understand the full spectrum of American participation in the Great War. It stands not only as a historical document but also as a testament to valor and sacrifice, one that should be part of any comprehensive study on the First World War. Readers interested in military history, African American studies, and American history, in general, will find 'History of the American Negro in the Great World War' a profound addition to their collection, offering a narrative that is as informative as it is inspiring. |
| new nations emerge: John F. Kennedy United States. President (1961-1963 : Kennedy), 1962 |
| new nations emerge: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1962 Kennedy, John F., 1963-01-01 Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States |
| new nations emerge: Summary of Hearings United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Astronautics and Space Exploration, 1959 |
| new nations emerge: International Air Transportation Problems United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce. Aviation Subcommittee, 1961 |
| new nations emerge: International Air Transportation Problems United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, 1961 |
| new nations emerge: The Forsaken Lover Chris Searle, 2023-02-28 First published in 1972, The Forsaken Lover draws upon Chris Searle’s experience as an English teacher in a secondary school in Tobago to focus upon the deep problems of identity encountered by black people having to use the white man’s language. He shows how the white man’s language is primarily interested in vindicating the white man’s pride and culture, and denying the black man his true autonomy. Black children are still being educated within a cultural context which denies them their own identity – in order to succeed they must become as white as possible. In the Forsaken Lover (the title comes from a poem written by a West Indian girl). Chris Seale presents a lively and direct account of his experience. The book is full of the children’s own writing – poetry, prose, drama – and, by referring to their words, Searle urges the need for change in policies and attitudes of language and education. The immediate context is Caribbean, but the issues are common to all societies where differences of colour, class and environment exist. The book will be of interest to students of race and ethnic relations, education, linguistics and public policy. |
| new nations emerge: Shadowrun: Spells and Chrome Jason M. Hardy, Jason Schmetzer, Jean Rabe, Phaedra Weldon, Matt Forbeck, Kevin Killiany, Steven Mohan, Jr,, Bradley P. Beaulieu, Steven Kenson, Dan C. Duval, Stephen Dedman, Marc Tassin, Jennifer J. Harding, William H. Keith, Ilsa Bick, Michael A. Stackpole, 2010-05-14 WELCOME TO THE YEAR 2072… …And a world unlike anything you’ve ever imagined. A world where magic and machines exist side-by-side. Where cybernetics can replace organs or entire limbs with ease, and arcane spells can make the impossible happen. Where the Matrix has become an artificial world of its own, filled with all kinds of pleasure, treasure, and trouble. Where dwarves, elves, orks, and trolls walk alongside humans every day. Some work for megacorporations whose invisible tentacles wrap around every aspect of modern life. Others choose a much less legal career, doing whatever dirty work the corp executives need done—for a price. WELCOME TO SHADOWRUN Featuring fifteen new stories about the men and women who make their living in the shadows of the Sixth World, Spells and Chrome takes you into the dark and dirty streets of a bleak future. Whether risking their lives to execute a mission for an employer who might be planning to double-cross them anyway, or just doing whatever they need to do to survive another day, shadowrunners use everything they’ve got—cyberware, spells, or a very big gun—to get the job done. |
| new nations emerge: Destination Branding Nigel Morgan, Annette Pritchard, Roger Pride, 2007-06-07 In today's highly competitive market, many destinations - from individual resorts to countries - are adopting branding techniques similar to those used by 'Coca Cola', 'Nike' and 'Sony' in an effort to differentiate their identities and to emphasize the uniqueness of their product. By focusing on a range of global case studies, Destination Branding demonstrates that the adoption of a highly targeted, consumer research-based, multi-agency 'mood branding' initiative leads to success every time. |
| new nations emerge: Europe, A Political Profile [2 volumes] Hans Slomp, 2011-09-26 Specially written for an American audience, this accessible encyclopedic survey covers politics in every individual European nation and in the European Union. The two-volume Europe, A Political Profile: An American Companion to European Politics is the first encyclopedic survey of politics in Europe especially written for a wide American public, including high school students. The first volume places national developments and institutions in a Europe-wide context and includes tables comparing European politics with U.S. politics. The second volume discusses the individual European nations by regional group, facilitating comparison of a country with neighboring nations. All European countries are covered, including Turkey, Russia, and the Caucasian republics of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Each country profile includes an introduction to the land, the people, the economy, and the culture, as well as a timeline of historic highlights. The nation's political system is discussed, as are public policies and the major political parties. Each entry also provides tables listing heads of state, the composition of the legislative body, and the political leaders. |
| new nations emerge: High Road to Economic Justice United States. Presidential Task Force on Project Economic Justice, 1986 |
| new nations emerge: International Education and Foreign Languages National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Center for Education, Committee to Review the Title VI and Fulbright-Hays International Education Programs, 2007-07-18 International Education and Foreign Languages reviews the Department of Education's Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs, which provide higher education funding for international education and foreign language programs. This book offers a timely look at issues that are increasingly important in an interconnected world. It discusses the effect of the nation's lack of expertise in foreign languages and cultural knowledge on national security and global competitiveness and it describes the challenges faced by the U.S. educational system and the federal government in trying to address those needs. The book also examines the federal government's recent proposal to create a new National Security Language Initiative, the role of the Department of Education, and current efforts to hold higher education programs accountable. This book provides information and recommendations that can help universities, educators, and policy makers establish a system of foreign language and international education that is ready to respond to new and unanticipated challenges around the world. |
| new nations emerge: The Value of Money Ellen R. Feingold, 2015-10-13 The Value of Money celebrates the power of using monetary objects to explore history. This richly illustrated book features over 175 objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s National Numismatic Collection. With objects from every inhabited continent, spanning more than 2,600 years, this book showcases the National Numismatic Collection’s unique strengths, including the geographic and chronological diversity of the collection and the stunning rarities it contains. The companion volume to a major exhibition of the same name, this book examines the origins of money, new monetary technologies, the political and cultural messages money conveys, numismatic art and design, and the practice of collecting money. The Value of Money connects American history to global histories of exchange, cultural interaction and expression, political change, and innovation. |
| new nations emerge: The Department of State Bulletin , 1965 The official monthly record of United States foreign policy. |
| new nations emerge: Science and Governance Group Expert, 2008 IPOC Italian Paths of Culture is proud to offer a new printing of this excellent study, unsurpassed in its depth and significance. The building of a knowledge-based society necessarily implicates analysis and criticism of the relationship between society and techno-scientific innovation. If we maintain that the function of such innovation ought to be the general enrichment of human existence and not solely the profit of a few, then relevant discourse cannot be limited to scientists or politicians. The difficulty, in fact, lies not in discovery but in discovery's application. What are the ramifications of a discovery or innovation? What benefits does it bring with it? What world do we seek to build? The ability to make responsible choices for our planet and for future generations requires us to construct new forms of democratic debate in which all components of society have a voice. This study examines these issues and their implications. |
| new nations emerge: The Strategic Constitution Robert D. Cooter, 2020-06-30 Making, amending, and interpreting constitutions is a political game that can yield widespread suffering or secure a nation's liberty and prosperity. Given these high stakes, Robert Cooter argues that constitutional theory should trouble itself less with literary analysis and arguments over founders' intentions and focus much more on the real-world consequences of various constitutional provisions and choices. Pooling the best available theories from economics and political science, particularly those developed from game theory, Cooter's economic analysis of constitutions fundamentally recasts a field of growing interest and dramatic international importance. By uncovering the constitutional incentives that influence citizens, politicians, administrators, and judges, Cooter exposes fault lines in alternative forms of democracy: unitary versus federal states, deep administration versus many elections, parliamentary versus presidential systems, unicameral versus bicameral legislatures, common versus civil law, and liberty versus equality rights. Cooter applies an efficiency test to these alternatives, asking how far they satisfy the preferences of citizens for laws and public goods. To answer Cooter contrasts two types of democracy, which he defines as competitive government. The center of the political spectrum defeats the extremes in median democracy, whereas representatives of all the citizens bargain over laws and public goods in bargain democracy. Bargaining can realize all the gains from political trades, or bargaining can collapse into an unstable contest of redistribution. States plagued by instability and contests over redistribution should move towards median democracy by increasing transaction costs and reducing the power of the extremes. Specifically, promoting median versus bargain democracy involves promoting winner-take-all elections versus proportional representation, two parties versus multiple parties, referenda versus representative democracy, and special governments versus comprehensive governments. This innovative theory will have ramifications felt across national and disciplinary borders, and will be debated by a large audience, including the growing pool of economists interested in how law and politics shape economic policy, political scientists using game theory or specializing in constitutional law, and academic lawyers. The approach will also garner attention from students of political science, law, and economics, as well as policy makers working in and with new democracies where constitutions are being written and refined. |
| new nations emerge: American Foreign Policy, Current Documents , 1962 |
| new nations emerge: The Illustrated Timeline of the History of the World Roshen Dalal, 2011-08-15 An overview of the history of the world including the ancient world, great civilizations, the medieval world, and the modern world. |
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| new nations emerge: A Nation Without Borders Steven Hahn, 2016-11-01 A Pulitzer Prize–winning historian’s breathtakingly original (Junot Diaz) reinterpretation of the eight decades surrounding the Civil War. Capatious [and] buzzing with ideas. --The Boston Globe Volume 3 in the Penguin History of the United States, edited by Eric Foner In this ambitious story of American imperial conquest and capitalist development, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Steven Hahn takes on the conventional histories of the nineteenth century and offers a perspective that promises to be as enduring as it is controversial. It begins and ends in Mexico and, throughout, is internationalist in orientation. It challenges the political narrative of “sectionalism,” emphasizing the national footing of slavery and the struggle between the northeast and Mississippi Valley for continental supremacy. It places the Civil War in the context of many domestic rebellions against state authority, including those of Native Americans. It fully incorporates the trans-Mississippi west, suggesting the importance of the Pacific to the imperial vision of political leaders and of the west as a proving ground for later imperial projects overseas. It reconfigures the history of capitalism, insisting on the centrality of state formation and slave emancipation to its consolidation. And it identifies a sweeping era of “reconstructions” in the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that simultaneously laid the foundations for corporate liberalism and social democracy. The era from 1830 to 1910 witnessed massive transformations in how people lived, worked, thought about themselves, and struggled to thrive. It also witnessed the birth of economic and political institutions that still shape our world. From an agricultural society with a weak central government, the United States became an urban and industrial society in which government assumed a greater and greater role in the framing of social and economic life. As the book ends, the United States, now a global economic and political power, encounters massive warfare between imperial powers in Europe and a massive revolution on its southern border―the remarkable Mexican Revolution―which together brought the nineteenth century to a close while marking the important themes of the twentieth. |
| new nations emerge: Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community Bernard Yack, 2012-04-27 A brilliant and compelling book, Nationalism and the Moral Psychology of Community sets out a revisionist conception of nationalism that cannot be ignored.--Pub. desc. |
| new nations emerge: An Introduction to Political Geography John Rennie Short, 2002-09-26 Entirely revised and updated, this reviews the history of the rise and fall of centres of power and draws on a wide range of case studies to illustrate current trends and offers discussion of future developments in a useful, compact form. |
| new nations emerge: Mutual Security Act of 1958 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs, 1958 |
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