At a pivotal point in the history of the WTO, when development issues are at the heart of negotiations, how the larger and more powerful members address the legitimate concerns of its poorest and most vulnerable members will shape the perception of the institution throughout the century. This...

This book demonstrates how the growing economic power of China and India is already influencing the growth patterns of African countries, particularly oil- and commodities-exporting ones. As world prices for commodities rise, producer countries in Africa and throughout the world will gain, but...

"A revelatory vision of the world today, as it is seen by the rising powers of the East. "All roads used to lead to Rome. Now they lead to Beijing." So argues Peter Frankopan in this timely and visionary new book about the present and future of a world that is changing dramatically before our...

Das Buch des englischen Historikers ist eine Ergänzung und Aktualisierung seiner brillanten Analyse der gegenwärtigen weltpolitischen Entwicklung "Licht aus dem Osten". Die mittelalterliche Seidenstrasse, der Landweg zwischen China und Europa über Mittelasien, wird von China konsequent neu...