Comparative Politics
The Politics of Regime Structure Reform in Democracies
Analyzes initiatives aimed at reforming the electoral and government systems of Israel in comparison to other established democracies.
Water Resources and Inter-Riparian Relations in the Nile Basin
Argues for new water policies in the Nile River Basin.
When the State No Longer Kills
Why some countries comply with international norms against the death penalty while others do not.
Cultures of Order
Examines postwar debates within Germany and Japan over how to promote domestic and regional order.
Institutions and the Politics of Survival in Jordan
Explains how the Jordanian monarchy has survived economic crisis and regional political instability.
Globalizing Interests
Examines how national interest groups respond to the international pressures of globalization.
Subsidizing Capitalism
Examines the economic activities of self-employed brickmakers and the unpaid family members and others who assist them in Mexico.
Sovereignty, Democracy, and Global Civil Society
Examines the growing power of nongovernmental organizations by looking at UN World Conferences.
Foreign Policy and the Black (Inter)national Interest
Examines African American influence on United States foreign policy in the post-Cold War era.
The Political Economy of Israel
This book constitutes the first attempt at a comprehensive description, history, and analysis of Israel's economy. Plessner examines events of the past two decades and advances the hypothesis that problems ...
Innovative Leaders in International Politics
In today's world, national leaders have immense power to make decisions affecting millions of lives, both domestically and internationally. Yet questions about the performance of these leaders, and specifically ...