RECENT ADDITIONS

AUGUST(2), 2012

CONTENTS

320.9 POLITICAL SITUATION & CONDITION 1

327.1 FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2-4

328 LEGISLATION 5

337.1 ECONOMIC COOPERATION 6

338.9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH,ECO .PLANNING 7

954.93 - GENERAL HISTORY 8

967 GENERAL HISTORY OF CENTRAL AFRICA 9-10

AUTHOR INDEX

320.9 POLITICAL SITUATION & CONDITION

1 Filiu, Jean-Pierre Arab revolution: ten lessons from the democratic uprising / Jean-Pierre Filiu.-- London: C. Hurst and Co., 2011. 195p. ISBN : 9781849041591. 320.91767 FIL11 103528 In The Arab Revolution, Jean-Pierre Filiu offers a concise but sweeping account of the earth-shattering revolts that began in Tunis and continue today throughout the . Stressing the deep historical roots of the events, Filiu organizes the book around ten lessons that illuminate both the uprisings in particular and the region in general. He shows, for instance, that these movements didn't erupt out of thin air--Arabs have been fighting for their rights for more than a generation. The author sheds light on the role of youth--whose anger is power, he notes, and who embrace the message "tomorrow is yours, if you fight for it"--as well as the important role that social networks played in Tunisia and . ** Arab countries - Democratization; Middle East - Democratization; Arab countries - ; Middle East Democracy; Arab countries - Protest movements- History; Middle East - Protest movements - History; Arab countries - Politics and government; Middle East - Politics and government

327.1 FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

2 International relations and non-western thought: imperialism, colonialism and investigations of global modernity / Edited by Robbie Shilliam.-- London: Routledge, 2011. 268 p. ISBN : 978041577724. 327.101 SHI11 102292 International Relations, as a discipline, tends to focus upon European and Western canons of modern social and political thought. Alternatively, this book explores the global imperial and colonial context within which knowledge of modernity has been developed. The chapters sketch out the historical depth and contemporary significance of non-Western thought on modernity, as well as the rich diversity of its individuals, groups, movements and traditions. The contributors theoretically and substantively engage with non-Western thought in ways that refuse to render it exotic to, superfluous to or derivative of the orthodox Western canon of social and political thought. Taken as a whole, the book provides deep insights into the contested nature of a global modernity shaped so fundamentally by Western colonialism and imperialism. ** Developing countries - International relations - Study and teaching; Developing countries - Colonial influence; Developing countries - Intellectual life

3 Rajput, Madhu Indo-Bhutan relations: through prism of history / Madhu Rajput.-- : Manak Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2011. 374p. ISBN : 9788178312590. 327.5405498 RAJ11 103314 No other countries can boast of closeness as and Bhutan claim. The book is an attempt to understand the spirit behind the relations in its entirely beginning from early times to present day. Notwithstanding the tumultuous changes political social and economic have taken place in the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan the relations have strengthened and India has played an important role in Bhutan's emergence from isolation tot he international arena. The book traces its journey from its nascent times to the developing nation it is today with which is the highest in South ** India -Foreign relations - Bhutan; Bhutan - Foreign relations - India; Bhutan - History

4 Hook, Steven W. U.S. foreign policy: American renewal? / Steven W. Hook.- Washington D.C.: CQ Press, 2011. 528p. ISBN : 9781608714032. 327.73 HOO12 103124-103125 This brief contributed volume introduces students to the conduct of foreign policy under the Obama administration. The book's twelve original essays share a common theme: to investigate the degree to which Obama's strategy represents a 'renewal' of U.S. engagement. Chapters in the first part of this book look at actors and policy formulation and focus on the role of the executive, Congress, public opinion, and interest groups. The second part tackles the policy domains: national defense, terrorism, intelligence, diplomacy, human rights, the economy, and the environment. ** - Foreign relations; united States - Foreign policy

328 LEGISLATION

5 Political representation of immigrants and minorities: voters, parties, parliaments in liberral / Edited by Karen Bird, Thomas Saalfeld and Andreas M.Wust. -- London: Routledge, 2011. 284 p. ISBN : 9780415492720. 328.3 BIR11 102295 This book breaks new ground in the analysis of the political representation of immigrants and visible minorities both theoretically and empirically. It examines the upward trend in migrant and minority representation and demonstrates that there remain crucial differences across liberal democracies in the timing of these developments; in channels of access for minority representatives, in the policy focus and outcomes of minority representation; in the nature of the connections between minority representatives and minority communities, and in the nature of their relationships with constituents at large ** Minorities - Political activity; Immigrants - Political activity; Minority legislators; Representative government and representation; Comparative government

337.1 ECONOMIC COOPERATION

6 Singla, Surinder Kumar India and : comparative economic performance / Surinder Kumar Singla.-- New Delhi: New Century Publications, 2011. 257p. ISBN : 9788177082807. 337.54051 SIN11 103563 The present volume provides a comprehensive analysis of economic relations between India and China in a disaggregative and comparative manner. Growth and composition of trade between the two countries has been examined through various trade related indices. Various dimensions of India's exports to China have been assessed in detail. Moreover, economic reforms and FDI inflows of the two countries have also been examined in a comparative perspective ** India - Foreign economic relations - China; China - Foreign economic relations - India; India - Commerce - China; China - Commerce - India

338.9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH,ECO.PLANNING

7 Almezaini, Khalid S. UAE and foreign policy: foreign aid, identities and interests / Khalid S. Almezaini.-- London: Routledge, 2012. 176p. ISBN : 9780415597111. 338.91095357 ALM12 103426 This book offers a concise and detailed analysis of the (UAE) foreign aid as a main instrument in its foreign policy. Exploring the cultural factors that have impacted on the foreign policy behaviour of the UAE and its foreign aid, the author argues that Arabism and Islamic traditions have shaped the country 's foreign policy in general and foreign aid in particular. Examining in depth the motives and purposes of this large aid program through the lens of International Relations theories (mainly Constructivism and Rationalism), the book details the UAE 's foreign policy and aid program since its inception. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of two major recipients of aid from the UAE Palestine and the focus moves beyond the UAE to show how cultural factors have impacted on the behaviour of the authorities across the wider Arab Middle East. ** United Arab Emirates - Foreign relations; United Arab Emirates - Foreign relations - Arab countries; United Arab Emirates - Politics and government; United Arab Emirates - Foreign aid programme

954.93 SRI LANKA - GENERAL HISTORY

8 Conflict and peacebuilding in Sri Lanka: caught in the peace trap? / edited by Jonathan Goodhand and Jonathan Spencer.-- London: Routledge, 2011. 240p. ISBN : 9780415466042. 954.93032 GOO11 103541 The period between 2001 and 2006 saw the rise and fall of an internationally supported effort to bring a protracted violent conflict in Sri Lanka to a peaceful resolution. A ceasefire agreement, signed in February 2002, was followed by six rounds of peace talks, but growing political violence, disagreements over core issues and a fragmentation of the constituencies of the key parties led to an eventual breakdown. In the wake of the failed peace process a new government pursued a highly effective ‘war for peace’ leading to the military defeat of the LTTE on the battlefields of the north east in 2009. This book brings together a unique range of perspectives on this problematic and ultimately unsuccessful peace process. The contributions are based upon extensive field research and written by leading Sri Lankan and international researchers and practitioners. ** Sri Lanka - History - Civil war; Sri Lanka - Peace- building; Sri Lanka - Conflict management; Sri Lanka - Foreign relations; Sri Lanka - Politics and government; Sri Lanka - Ethnic relations

967 GENERAL HISTORY OF CENTRAL AFRICA

9 James III, W. Martin Political history of the civil war in Angola 1974-1990 / W. Martin James III.-- New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers, 2011. 314p. ISBN : 9781412815062. 967.3042 JAM11 103612 When Portugal’s colonial rule in Angola ended in 1974, three liberation groups UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), FNLA (National Front for the Liberation of Angola), and MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola) agreed to a tripartite movement for the fledgling nation. Conflicts quickly arose and the MPLA, with Cuban and Soviet assistance, drove its rivals from the capital, instigating a civil war, which continues into three periods (1975-1991, 1992-94, and 1998 2002). This volume covers the first period, focusing on the political history of the UNITA movement and its struggles with the MPLA. ** Angola - Politics and government; UNITA; United States - Foreign relations - Angola; Angola - Foreign relations - United States; Soviet Union - Foreign relations - Angola Angola - Foreign relations - Soviet Union

10 Somalia: state collapse, terrorism and piracy / edited by Brian Hesse.-- London: Routledge, 2011. 119p. ISBN : 9780415594639. 967.73 HES11 103110 The situation in Somalia today embodies some of the most pressing issues in international relations. How should the international community deal with the collapsed state that is Somalia? From the presence of al-Qaeda operatives to pirates, to what extent is Somalia a threat to global peace and commerce? Which aspects of Somalia's economic, social and political landscape can be considered successful, and how do these ‘success stories’ reflect some of the more problematic issues the country faces? This book sheds light on all of these topics and more. The book is written to appeal to a wide audience, from specialists in international security, development and/or humanitarian issues, to students and casual readers. ** Somalia - Terrorism; Somalia - Peace process; Somalia Foreign relations - United States

AUTHOR INDEX

Almezaini, Khalid S. 7

Bird, Karen, Ed. 5

Filiu, Jean-Pierre 1

Goodhand, Jonathan, Ed. 8

Hesse, Brian, ed. 10 Hook, Steven W. 4

James III, W. Martin 9

Korf, Benedikt, Ed. 8

Rajput, Madhu 3

Saalfeld, Thomas, Ed. 5 Shilliam, Robbie, Ed. 2 Singla, Surinder Kumar 6 Spencer, Jonathan, Ed. 8

Wust, Andreas M., Ed. 5

SUBJECT/KEYWORD INDEX

Angola - Foreign relations - United States 9 - Foreign relations - Soviet Union 9 - Politics and government 9 Arab countries - Democracy 1 - Democratization 1 - Politics and government 1 - Protest movements- History 1

Bhutan - Foreign relations - India 3 - History 3

China - Commerce - India 6 - Foreign economic relations - India 6 Comparative government 5

Developing countries - Colonial influence 2 - Intellectual life 2 - International relations - Study and teaching 2

Immigrants - Political activity 5 India - Commerce - China 6 - Foreign economic relations - China 6 -Foreign relations - Bhutan 3

Middle East - Democratization 1 - Politics and government 1 - Protest movements - History 1 -Democracy 1 Minorities - Political activity 5 Minority legislators 5

Representative government and representation 5

Somalia - Foreign relations - United States 10 - Peace process 10 - Terrorism 10 Soviet Union - Foreign relations - Angola 9 Sri Lanka - Conflict management 8 - Ethnic relations 8 - Foreign relations 8 - History - Civil war 8 - Peace-building 8 - Politics and government 8

UNITA 9 United Arab Emirates - Foreign aid programme 7 - Foreign relations 7 - Foreign relations - Arab countries 7 - Politics and government 7 United States - Foreign policy 4 - Foreign relations 4 - Foreign relations - Angola 9