No 1 (2008)
ARTICLES
THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISM: PROBLEMS OF STRUCTURIZATION
Abstract
The international anti-terrorist coalition faces now serious difficulties of conceptual and natural origin. First, the acceptable for the leading nations definition of international terrorism was not formulated yet, and, second, unanimity on the origin of international terrorism is lacking. That is the reason for absence of efficient anti-terrorist international regime.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):5-19
5-19
ECOPOLITICS IN THE MODERN WORLD: GENESIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL PRINCIPLES
Abstract
The article is devoted to the definition, analysis of features and specificity of legal principles of ecopolitics. The author considers its main steps in the modern world’ context. The genesis and development of legal principles of ecopolitics are analyzed.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):20-29
20-29
POLITICAL PARTIES AS SOCIAL NETWORKS
Abstract
At the end of the ХХ-th century the theory of social capital was highly acclaimed and used by specialists of different social studies, in particular, economists, political scientists and sociologists. Social capital accumulation is favorable to socio-economic development, because mutual trust reduces transaction costs and contributes to dissemination of socially useful information.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):30-40
30-40
PEOPLE’S ECONOMY OF CHINA ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE ECONOMIC REFORM
Abstract
The experiences of China in the innovation of the approaches to the state property offer a richest factual material making it possible to make a conclusion that China occupies a special place in the history of countries that have chosen the creation of modern market economy without a radical destruction of the socio-economic order in general as their strategic prospect. China’s own scientific theory known worldwide as the building of socialism with Chinese specifics has become its advantage on this path.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):41-50
41-50
51-56
THE NUCLEAR PART OF THE GEOPOLITICAL IDENTITY OF THE FIFTH FRENCH REPUBLIC
Abstract
The author analyzes partnership and cooperation between the French Republic and the Great Britain in the sphere of the nuclear research, creation and development of the French nuclear doctrine. She investigates how possessing of nuclear weaponry influences France’s policy in the field of European security.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):57-65
57-65
THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE MODERN SYSTEM OF WORLD POLITICS
Abstract
The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of Arabic countries in the modern system of international relations. The author states that Western powers (especially the USA) still apply the neocolonial paradigm to the countries of the Middle East.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):66-73
66-73
THE MIDDLE EAST IN AMERICAN STRATEGY
Abstract
This research discuses the position of Middle East in American Strategy, and what this area means for that strategy, specially according to the international policy. The research discuses the changes in American Strategy which related to this area, through study the development dealing American with Middle East during the history of American Strategy, and various foreign policy theories.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):74-82
74-82
THE DICHOTOMY OF «THE ISLAMIC WORLD - THE WEST» IN THE DOCTRINE OF SAYID QUTB
Abstract
This article analyses the relationship between the West and the Islamic World in the teaching of a famous Egyptian Islamic thinker and an ideological leader of the Muslim Brothers Association - Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966). Qutb considers Islam as a unique and universal social system which eventually will oppose the materialistic and hedonistic system of the West. In his writings Qutb predicted, that the real clash in the World will arise between the faithless West and the Islamic system deriving from «the only true sacred knowledge».
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):83-90
83-90
THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE WEST
Abstract
Although the Shanghai Cooperation Organization remains relatively unknown in Western foreign policy analysis, it is the focus of some strong opinions. These viewpoints range from interpreting the SCO as an alliance directed against the West to those that make the case for engagement with the SCO as the best mechanism for achieving Western interests in the region. This short paper argues that as the SCO becomes better known and understood with time and research, views that consider the SCO as a threat will decrease and views that assess it positively for both the Central Asian region and for cooperation with West on common interests will increase.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):91-98
91-98
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE STATE - MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF A FAILURE OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING A CONSTITUTION FOR EUROPE
Abstract
The article is devoted to the problem of the abrogation of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. Main attention is given to national participation in Community policy-making. All general trends in the activities of the EU in last decade are shown in the article.
RUDN Journal of Political Science. 2008;(1):99-106
99-106