International Relations (IR) – whether in pursuit of wealth or power – have been traditionally predicated upon the dominance of the State and the effectiveness of geographical boundaries. The Internet has shattered these assumptions. Consequently, the properties of information goods such as...

The EU should become a global player and gain more economic and political influence in cyberspace. Cyberspace is a strategic domain, and gaining power in cyberspace is paramount for technological, geopolitical, military, and economic dominance. The U.S.-EU-China power triangle is rather complex....

The unprecedented drop in international trade during the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 has mainly been analysed at the macroeconomic or sectoral level. However, exporters who are heterogeneous in terms of productivity, size or external financial dependence should be...

Aserbaidschan bietet sich aufgrund seiner dynamischen Wirtschaftsentwicklung als Investitionsstandort und Handelspartner für ausländische (deutsche) Unternehmen an. Diese positive Einschätzung der Geschäftschancen und Wachstumsperspektiven beruht allerdings zunächst auf dem Mitte der...