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It is argued that certain global changes have led to the emergence of deterritorialized powers, & that a good example of this sort of body without a physical location is the International Francophone Organization (IFO), characterized as a complex institutional system that has moved in rhythm with the world's transformations. The relationship between Francophonie, the IFO, & the concept of the international, global organization is explored. It is contended that while the concept of Francophonie refers to shared language, this shared language itself unites diverse groups into a single organization, creating a multicultural mosaic. Scholars of international relations are said to lack a paradigm to describe a group like the IFO, which manages to combine external & internal factors, macro- & micropolitical dimensions, & both global & local issues. D. Weibel

Advancing Singapore-China economic relations -- Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Preface -- The Contributors -- 1. Evolution of Singapore-China Economic Relations -- 2. The Political Economy of Singapore's Unique Relations with China -- 3. Suzhou Industrial Park: Going Beyond a Commercial Project -- 4. Translating Concept into Practice: Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Project -- 5. China's Foreign Direct Investment in Singapore since the 2000s -- 6. Singapore's Direct Investment in China since the 1980s -- 7. Singapore-China Trade and CSFTA -- 8. Growth of Tourism between China and Singapore -- 9. Enhancing Educational Collaborations between China and Singapore -- Index.

The author provides a clear portrait of the dramatic transformation of the global financial system in the late 20th century. Drawing on work by a prestigious and interdisciplinary set of specialists, this volume looks at the political economy of individual sectors of the financial services industry, at regional market patterns such as the EU and NAFTA, and at individual countries from the Asian NICs to Europe and the United States. The book captures the complexity and dynamics of a sector with vital implications for the future of global economic development.

"International Organizations and Economic Governance" published on by Oxford University Press.

Economic diplomacy was declared in 2013 by Beijing as a priority in its "comprehensive" strategy for diplomacy. The political elite undertook to further invest in economic diplomacy as an instrument for economic growth and development. Globally, Chinese cooperation in multilateral economic processes has become critical to achieving meaningful outcomes. However, little understanding exists in current literature on the factors and mechanisms which shape the processes behind China's economic diplomacy decision-making. Chinese Economic Diplomacy provides an understanding of the processes and practices of China's economic diplomacy, with multilateral economic negotiations as the primary basis of analysis, specifically the UN climate change talks and the WTO Doha Round trade negotiations. It examines how early economic diplomacy in global governance contributed to the varied and evolving nature of its present-day decision-making structures and processes

Confucian friendship adds to the literature on friendship distance sensibilities and aims to maintain and even reinforce the Confucian ethical order, whereas contemporary international politics fails to provide any clear ethical order. The use of friendship and the concomitant creation of a friendly role by China indicate an intended move away from the improper order, including the tributary system, the Cold War, imperialism, and socialism. Confucian friendship continues to constitute contemporary Chinese diplomacy under the circumstance of indeterminate distance sensibilities. It highlights the relevance of the prior relations that are perceived to have constituted friendship. This article explores several illustrative practices of a Confucian typology of friendly international relations, divided into four kinds of friendship, according to (1) the strength of prior relations and (2) the asymmetry of capacity, including the policies toward Russia, North Korea, and Vietnam, among others. Such a Confucian friendship framework additionally alludes to foreign policy analysis in general. The US policies for China and North Korea are examples that indicate this wide scope of application.

Abstract
The traditional Theory of International Economic Relations concentrates on issues like balance of payments, exchange rates, comparative price advantages, international competition and production sites, thereby neglecting political and cultural aspects like the role of the state, information and communication, path dependencies or behavioural pattern. The following contributions try to incorporate these aspects in different ways, regarding three focal points in historical perspective: case studies of bilateral and multilateral economic and business relations after 1945, the influence of interest groups and cartels within the EEC, and the impact of crisis and globalisation on entrepreneurial attitudes and activities.