FOREWORD

Abstract

Dramatic changes in the political economy of the world have occurred during the last twenty-five years. Globalization, technological change, political unrest, and terrorism now dominate the news. Although there has been serious debate over the pros and cons of globalization, it is here to stay. Technological development has helped strengthen the force of globalization. Multinational corporations have assumed a significant role in the extraction and allocation of resources in a globalized and increasingly high-technology world. There have been drastic changes in the political geography and definition of the nation-state after the fall of the Soviet Union. The tragic 9/11 terrorist attack and the subsequent actions taken in Afghanistan and Iraq have begun a new chapter in security and nuclear and bio-terrorism. In the past, conflict was an important topic in scholarly literature, but it has now assumed a critical position.

Citation

Chatterji, M. (2005), "FOREWORD", Intriligator, M.D., Nikitin, A.I. and Tehranian, M. (Ed.) Eurasia (Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development, Vol. 1), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, p. XI. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1572-8323(04)01023-9