Regional impulses

Article Abstract:

The regional functionings of metropolitan areas are influenced by the nature, strength and interaction of regional impulses. These impulses are factors, such as structures, processes, partnerships and practices, that prompt local governments and other interest groups to achieve regional outcomes. Ten regional impulses are identified: natural resource, growth, centrality, macroeconomic, equity, social, political, legal, fiscal and historical. A case study of regional impulses in the Buffalo metropolitan area is discussed.

Case studies, Political aspects, Metropolitan areas, Buffalo, New York, Regionalism

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Tension among neighbors: Greek-Albanian relations and their impact on regional security and stability

Article Abstract:

The conflict between Albania and Greece is threatening to further destabilize the Balkan region which is already witnessing bloodshed due to the Bosnian crisis. Both are bent on perpetuating the age-old conflict and there are no signs of peace despite the efforts of the United States. The two countries are heading towards increasing hostilities which may be due to fervent nationalism or for political gain.

Greece, Pacific settlement of international disputes, Peace negotiations, Greek foreign relations, Albania, Internal security, Albanian foreign relations

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Difficult relations: sex work, love and intimacy

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Issues regarding the private lives of prostitutes in Western societies are discussed. A qualitative study of female sex workers performed to evaluate their difficulties systaining private relationships while engaging in sex work concludes that any intervention must deal with the meanings of sex work, love and intimacy in these women.

Officials and employees, Behavior, Prostitutes, Sex oriented businesses

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