Suchergebnisse

Impact of art theft in the Soviet Union by the German National Socialist government during World War II; focuses on losses, details confiscations, transportation, and return after the war.

Examines political developments in Malawi, 1992-98, focusing on problems encountered in the abandonment of a one-party system following the elections of May 1994. Summary in Italian. The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of President Banda was defeated in 1994 by the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the newly elected President, Bakili Muluzi; why attempts by both parties to form coalitions with the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) failed.

Argues that the survival of the Cuban regime is an anomaly, and attributes Castro's longevity to four factors: repression, grip on the masses, economic reforms made as a concession by authorities, and ongoing international support; 1980-1990s. Summaries in English and Spanish p. 451 and 465-6.

Analyzes origins and development of the Chinese government's promotion of grassroots democracy in rural areas, value of the experiment for villagers, and risk to the regime of further progress or retreat; some focus on the experiment's influence on Sino-American relations; since the mid-1980s.

Analyzes all aspects of Aleksandr Lebed's political agenda, 1995-1997; argues that his partly contradictory ideas and concepts reflect the conditions of contemporary Russia.

Examines the development of an "alternate economy" surrounding unending conflict, and argues that in an impoverished country ravaged by violence, conflict has become a road to riches; includes recommendations; Algeria. Summaries in English and Spanish p. 446 and 460.

Argues that the more orderly elections that have taken place have been accompanied by successful implementation of economic adjustment policies which have deepened income disparities and created other social problems; 1990s.