In 2008, the field of international trade experienced considerable activity in some areas and virtual stagnation in others. The World Trade Organization (WTO) welcomed two new members in 2008: Ukraine and Cape Verde. Progress on Russia's accession suffered a setback in 2008 due to the...

"A revelatory vision of the world today, as it is seen by the rising powers of the East. "All roads used to lead to Rome. Now they lead to Beijing." So argues Peter Frankopan in this timely and visionary new book about the present and future of a world that is changing dramatically before our...

Das Buch des englischen Historikers ist eine Ergänzung und Aktualisierung seiner brillanten Analyse der gegenwärtigen weltpolitischen Entwicklung "Licht aus dem Osten". Die mittelalterliche Seidenstrasse, der Landweg zwischen China und Europa über Mittelasien, wird von China konsequent neu...

The trade analysis and firm surveys conducted in several African countries in this study highlight an apparent mismatch between government policies and exporters' needs in the provision and use of trade support services. While acknowledging the weaknesses of firms in these countries, the study...

ch. 1. The origins of the Open Door Policy in China -- ch. 2. Secret displomacy undermines the Open Door -- ch. 3. The growth of nationalism in post-1911 China -- ch. 4. The debacle at Paris -- ch. 5. The 1917 October Revolution's impact on the Open Door Policy -- ch. 6. The Washington...