International political economy

In the first half of the twentieth century, the economic, political, ideological aspects all contributed to the skyrocketing and widespread imperialism, galvanizing developed countries to seek for more lands beyond the mainlands. However, the reasons are not isolated. The factor of economic pursuit, political ambitions, and ideological considerations were inter-connected, together strengthening the determination to expand territories. To begin with, the economic pursuit in the land overseas was…

There is a longstanding notion within political science that democracy takes root and thrives where levels of economic development and education are high China however, presents itself as an anomaly if such a notion is true. China is representative of a deviant case within Comparative Politics; the theory states that as a country progresses economically, policies reform and democracy will follow. While they are often considered one of the worlds leading economy, China remains an authoritarian…

The problem is an ineffective implementation of the Act. The Nigeria government lacks the political will to implement the appropriate clauses relevant for the protection of the Niger Delta’s ecosystem because a significant percentage of the government expenditure comes from revenues generated by oil corporations. The government’s incapacity to…

Some question the true success of the conference and other acts to promote women empowerment and gender equality such as the Millennial Goals. Yet more often than not, these promotions created international concern to women right education and the effects of the traditional role. Moreover, from the international awareness brought upon numerous studies that suggest just how important it is to recognize women and empower women, which can affect the economic success and increases of human…

Juxtaposition of corruption level in Canada and Uganda. Most recent corruption perceptions index issued by the Transparency International have positioned Canada on 9th being one of the highest ranked countries in the world corresponding to one of the least corrupted, where Uganda was ranked 139th (2015). With clear gap between these country’s ranks, Uganda show greater opaqueness in their governing mechanisms, driving away potential foreign investment opportunities compared to Canada.…

They have contributed by creating a modern infrastructure, by provide a steady incentive system, and ensuring the political bureaucracy helps exports, rather than restricting them. (Balassa, 1998) A defining element in the construction of East Asian capitalism postwar was the interests and leadership of the United States. Transformation of East Asian countries is not…

the relationship between entrepreneurship and development. (users.ipfw.edu, 2007) The Importance of entrepreneurship in economic development and growth can be seen with regards to the role of an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is important in an economy as it bring innovation to the development and growth of a country. Entrepreneurs find a need for a particular good or service in the market and then expand on that need.…

Introduction: Globalization is the process of global economic and political integration which connects countries with the facilitation of global communications. As technology rapidly developed in the past centuries, trade globalization accelerated. Global trade becomes economically and politically important to all countries. As more and more developing and low-income countries enter into the global integration, there is always an ongoing debate on the relationship between globalization and…

Land is an important factor for nations as some wars have been for territory because the more land you control the more resources and power goes to the one that controls the land. The control of land has given countries power in trading which their economy relied upon for example China and their monopoly in silk making and this trade was one of history’s great monopolies that enriched…

management has emerged in international debates while at the same time, countless numbers of research continues to revealed facts about pollutions, deforestation, loss of biodiversity ecological degradation and the list goes on. However, this problem has manifested into a global dabate, thus giving birth to implementation international environmental law, bilateral agreement, as well as conferences on environmental management. For example, in order to promote a comprehensive international policy…