North Korean leadership: Kim Jong II's balancing act in the ruling circle

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the political leadership of North Korea's president Kim Jong II. The author asserts that the president maintains power through a complex balancing act through which he implements divide-and-conquer tactics to handle his political opponents and prevent any cleavages in his political circle, which is embodied by honor-sharing arrangements; unless there is a break in this power arrangement Kim Jong II can remain in power.

North Korea, Political activity, Political aspects, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Kim Jong-Il, Political leadership, Political planning

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Racing to the bottom: international trade without a social clause

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Social clause is referred as linking trade concessions to compliance with internationally recognized labor standards. The diversity of opinion among the labor movements of the South against one another are discussed.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Personnel administration, Industrialized Countries, Developing Countries, Standards, Human resource management, Company personnel management, Employee rights, Industrial nations, Workers, Labor movement, Labour movement

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