Palgrave Macmillan

This book explores how North Korea's unique political culture and ideology constructed its approach to the nuclear non proliferation regime, and how its interests in developing nuclear weapons program was shaped by its interactions with the international community. By showing repetitive patterns throughout the first and the second crisis and the...

Over the past 40 years craft-brewed beer has exploded in growth. In 1980, a handful of "microbrewery" pioneers launched a revolution that would challenge the dominance of the national brands, Budweiser, Coors, and Miller, and change the way Americans think about, and drink, beer. Today, there are more than 2700 craft breweries in the United States...

As a result of the recent global economic crisis, many exporters and bankers have found themselves seeking state support for their international transactions. Such support exists in the form of export credit insurance and guarantees provided by national export credit agencies (ECAs) to support national exports. However, this is a complicated...

Iran's advanced nuclear program may be the world's most important emerging international security challenge. If not stopped, a nuclear-capable Iran will mean an even more crisis-prone Middle East, a potential nuclear-arms race in the region and around the world, and an increased risk of nuclear war against Israel and the United States, among many...

In this practical guide, Philippe Espinasse, a former equity capital markets banker and author of IPO: A Global Guide, looks at what goes on behind the scenes when investment banks pitch for IPOs to companies and their shareholders. In clear and simple language, he offers advice and suggestions for the interview, selection and appointment of lead...

The rewards of success in emerging markets are potentially huge, and as luxury companies continue to expand their global reach, they will need to continually assess if their current strategy is delivering competitive advantage. Luxury Brands in Emerging Markets is an invaluable repository of knowledge that brings clarity to key issues and trends...