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Theology is a neglected resource in international relations scholarship; it is, more often than not, characterised as a threat to political order because it is seen as a cradle of fanaticism and irrationality. Postsecular scholarship challenges this view by exploring the persistence of theological ideas and religious belief in political discourse and practice. Political Theology of International Order is my own contribution to this type of scholarship. This article engages responses from five distinguished scholars. It considers the implications of taking theology seriously when theorising international order; the veracity of narratives that frame the study of international relations; and new directions and possibilities that arise out of the book.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role played by leadership in divestment decision making and indeed during the corporate restructuring phase for retail organisations. In doing so, the paper aims to contribute to a growing body of research that seeks to develop understanding of the factors leading to retail divestment and the nature of corporate response to divestment.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case approach is utilised. The cases are selected from a database of international retail divestment activity over a longitudinal period.FindingsThe paper demonstrates that divestment can be a response to "failure", however, support is also provided for the assertion that divestment can be a strategic decision to devote resources more efficiently elsewhere, either at home or abroad. A key finding is the role of leadership and managerial stability in relation to divestment and restructuring at home and abroad.Research limitations/implicationsThe themes presented in this paper are developed from observational data. The validity of the themes should be examined further through in‐depth, qualitative case studies of divestment activity. Future research could examine the role of new CEOs both in relation to the divestment itself and during the process of restructuring following divestment.Practical implicationsThe role of leadership and managerial stability in divestment and corporate restructuring processes are highlighted. Insights are provided into the organisational response to divestment actions and the implications for further international strategies.Originality/valueAcademic debate on divestment has highlighted a wide range of reasons that lead to retailers divesting international operations and the strategic value of divestment. This paper adds to existing knowledge by examining the role of leadership within the divestment process.

Can foreign rule ever be morally justified? At first glance, the answer to this question seems clear: in Abraham Lincoln's famous words, foreign rule is neither a government of the people, nor a government by the people. But can it nonetheless be a government for the people? Ever since the end of the First World War, international transitional administrations have replaced dysfunctional state governments to create the conditions for lasting peace and democracy. Recent examples of this practice are Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor and Iraq. The question of whether foreign rule can be morally justified thus remains a question of pressing practical concern. In response to extreme state failure, the author argues, international transitional administration as a particular form of foreign rule is not only morally justified, but indeed a requirement of justice.

Chapter 1: Theoretical Analysis of Role of Missiles in International Security -- Chapter 2: Technological Aspects of Missiles: Missiles and Warheads -- Chapter 3: Role of Missiles in International Security -- Chapter 4: Why States Acquire Missile Systems -- Chapter 5: Historical and Contemporary Missile Development -- Chapter 6: Survivability of Nuclear Missile Force and Contemporary Debates -- Chapter 7: Can the World Do Without Missiles?.

Die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines international agierenden Unternehmens hängt nicht allein von traditionellen Faktoren wie zum Beispiel der Produktivität ab, sondern auch von der Organisation der grenzüberschreitenden Wertschöpfungskette. Bei der optimalen Gestaltung internationaler Wertschöpfungsketten stehen die geographisch vorteilhafte Verteilung der Aktivitäten (Konfiguration) und deren bestmögliche Abstimmung aufeinander (Koordination) im Mittelpunkt. Philipp M. Grosche führt eine quantitative Fragebogenstudie in der Automobilindustrie durch und entwickelt Handlungsempfehlungen für eine effektive und effiziente Konfiguration und Koordination internationaler Aktivitäten bei Herstellern und Zulieferern, die aufgrund des intensiven globalen Wettbewerbs in der Automobilindustrie besonders stark mit dieser Herausforderung konfrontiert sind

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