The article presents the actual historiographical situation on problem of determining causes and factors death USSR. presentation a diverse palette views fac-tors USSR demise is accompanied by arguments author's judgments correctness available assessments historians social scientists. At same time, aim to show fundamental imbalance socio-economic system real socialism. reasons for non-viability...

Many think that communicating science is a necessary and rewarding activity. Yet finding compelling, relevant, and timely points of linkage between challenging scientific concepts and the experiences and interests of the general public can be difficult. Since science continues to influence more and more aspects of daily life and knowledge, there is a parallel need for communication about scienc...

<p>This study explores Indonesia's defense policy in the current era of great power competition. Great Power Competition (GPC) is term used to describe hegemony and sphere influence rivalries between global powers exercise their alter security constellation for national interests. The GPC dominated by U.S., China, Russia, while other nations world are trying find position within spectrum ...

Set amidst growing global challenges and great power politics, this article asks how middle powers might best promote collective action. Adopting a historical approach, it explores four case studies on multilateralism in (1) post-1974 UN New International Economic Order; (2) post-1989 Bretton Woods institutions; (3) post-1992 European Union expansion; (4) post-2003 South- South cooperation. The...