'New regionalism' in Central America

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This article discusses Central American regionalism since the 1990s, its state of disarray, and the possibility of a new regionalism framework to improve an understanding of its disappointment after intial enthusiasm. The author suggests that Central American integration is stimulated by external actors, not by spontaneous societal integration, and its goal is integration into the global economy rather than the imporvement of human welfare and security; globalization is viewed as a threat to which regional actors should respond.

Central America, Social aspects, Influence, Human rights, International relations, Regionalism, Globalization

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Transformation and decay: the de-institutionalisation of party systems in South America

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The article examines the party systems prevalent in South America and reviews them in terms of their level of institutionalization. The freshly developing party design are said to be of no use for democratic governance.

South America, Evaluation, Political systems

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Irish-America, the end of the IRA's armed struggle and the utility of 'Soft Power'

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The role of Irish-America in Northern Ireland and announcement of end of violence by Irish Republican Army in July, 2005 is presented.

United Kingdom, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Analysis, Military aspects, Irish Republican Army, Irish history

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