Influence of Choice: Alternative histories of non-hegemonic foreign policy in the Cold War
Research Fellowship in the field of European Administrative History
"JEV-Fellowship for European Administrative History"
Call for papers
Non-Traditional Conflicts, Non-State Actors and Use of Proxy Forces in Modern Warfare
In recent years, we have been observing the growing involvement and significance of non-state actors
and proxy forces in contemporary warfare. Pursuing their own interests, or being employed by foreign
states, proxy forces or local non-state actors can be added to a myriad of elements and factors that
shape fewer and fewer contemporary traditional and binary conflicts, which consist of asymmetric,
Statement of Purpose: The First Principles Thinking Review is the first of its kind with respect to its scope and focus. Although first principles thinking can be traced back to ancient times, surprisingly little has been done to develop its potential as a catalyst for societal innovation and progress. It is therefore the purpose of this publication to finally change that status quo.
The Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences, the flagship journal of the International Academy of Social Sciences is calling for papers for its September issue. JAPSS is published both online and in print and it is indexed by EBSCO. For more information about submission guidelines please visit our website.
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics,
Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi Chapter
The number of infections, reproduction numbers, doubling speeds, death rates: national pandemic statistics are updated, compared and discussed daily. The numbers are shocking, but so are the huge national differences. Why are there so few people infected in Japan? Why is the death rate in Germany so low? Why is the situation in France so bad? For sure, countries apply different test-ing and reporting methods. Simple comparisons are likely to be misleading. Nevertheless, these numbers are relevant as they influence important policy decisions.
