Globalization and Regime Change (Hardcover)

Hardcover. This timely book examines post-communist developments in Russia, central Europe, and the Balkans, emphasizing foreign and security policies and their domestic linkages. Framed around the concepts of globalization and regime change, the rich set of case studies traces the repercussions for politicians and institutions forced to adjust to the disappearance of the East from the cold wars East-West polarity. The contributors explore how each country has grappled with such questions as how to change from one party to many, how to create viable market economies, and how to restructure security alliances. They conclude by considering the prospects for further regime change from democracies to hybrid systems and the implications for the future of the European Union. This timely book examines post-communist developments in Russia and Europe, emphasizing foreign and security policies and their domestic linkages. Comparing how different countries responded to the end of the Cold War, the contributors assess the prospects for further regime change from democracies to hybrid systems and the implications for the EU. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …