Palgrave Macmillan

In the summer of 1940, in the midst of a widening European war, the USSR occupied and annexed Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, effectively posing the "Baltic question" to other nations that had to decide whether or not to recognize the Soviet government as the new sovereign of the region. Baltic diplomats pressed a strong case that Soviet annexation...

Whither the World: The Political Economy of the Future addresses the challenging questions of long-term future of mankind and global economy. It employs a holistic approach to answer fundamental questions about the course of future generations. Comparative economics and social science analysis are all engaged in a comprehensive coverage of the...

The Russian gas giant Gazprom is a symbol of Russia's huge energy resources. This volume aims to improve understanding of the nature of Gazprom, the biggest commercial entity in Russia and the biggest energy supplier in Europe. Gazprom exerts a strong influence on European energy security and plays a crucial role in the international energy...

Poland is one of Europe's economic out-performers - the country's history and geography encourage it to be in favour of deeper European integration. However, setbacks affecting the Euro have impacted Poland's European stance. Proposals for pressing ahead with deeper political integration for EMU (economic and monetary union) countries which would...

The exposure of the excesses of the tabloid press, the Leveson Inquiry and subsequent fears over relinquishing rights to free expression have highlighted the importance of serious journalism for a civilised society and a fully functioning democracy. This collection of writings brings together some of the foremost authorities on law, journalism and...

Who is Mr Lukashenka? Do Belarusians support him out of fear and/or because they are blinkered, or there are other factors that help to explain his longevity as a national leader? The book seeks answers to these questions on the premise that Lukashenka's rule ought to be viewed in the context to which it truly belongs, that is, the context of...