"Using Spanish, Argentine, and Uruguayan sources, presents thorough study of trade between the Río de la Plata region and Spain during the period of so-called 'Free Trade.' After discussing the effects of the new trading system and analyzing trade to various regions of Spain, describes how...

This paper examines the seaports responsible for handling the majority of trade around the Bay of Bengal and identifiesthe projects that will enable trade and contribute to improving maritime infrastructure. It reviews the nature, potential evolution,and primary types of maritime trade around...

Chapter 1: A Review on the Geopolitics of China: From Perspectives of History and Theories -- Chapter 2: China at the Geopolitical Crossroads: The Construction of Sea Power -- Chapter 3: A Historical Review on the Role of the Bohai Coastal Region in China’s History: Qingdao, Dalian, and...

This paper focuses on the impact of maritime piracy on international trade. Piracy increases the cost of international maritime transport through an increase in insecurity regarding goods deliveries. Bilateral trade flows between the main European and Asian countries over the 1999 to 2008 period...

This fascinating study is the first detailed description of the ancient and enduring trade in beads that spans more than two millennia and once stretched from the Middle East to East Asia and affected areas as far apart as West Africa and the American Pacific coast. Beads are universal and among...