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Global polycrisis refers to the simultaneous occurrence of multiple interconnected crises. It is marked by the convergence and interaction of combined events, such as geopolitical tensions, economic instability, environmental degradation, public health emergencies, and social disturbance. In this context, this book explores the challenges and opportunities encountered by the Global South amid political instability, climate change, humanitarian crises, technological advancements, and regional cooperation. The book adopts a multidisciplinary framework, integrating theoretical studies with empirical cases from various southern regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This approach helps to f...
Jindal Centre for the Global South wishes to acknowledge all the efforts of the editing and proofreading team members who have worked for this conference proceeding. The unlimited appreciation goes to: Mansi Singh, Harshita Pareek, Nimisha Noronha, Aman Tushar Mehta, Shivani Milanmody, Diya Chordia, Aulina Pandey, and Aarya Srivastava. We would like to convey our utmost sincerest thanks to the conference collaborators: the Indian Political Economy Association (IPEA) and the Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) in South Africa. A special thanks goes to Dr. V. Upadhyay, Professor of Economics, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, The Indian Political Economy Association (IPEA), India; and Dr. Philani Mthembu, Executive Director of Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD), South Africa. Many thanks to Dr. Firdous Ahmed Malik, Research Associate at JCGS, Ms. Shreya Mishra, Centre Coordinator and Ms. Mansi Singh, Research Assistant and Assistant Editor for their valuable contribution to the centre’s activities. Dr. Hebatallah Adam Associate Professor & Executive Director of Jindal Centre for the Global South Jindal School of International Affairs O.P. Jindal Global University Haryana - India "
This volume brings together contributions from the academic community, policymakers, and practitioners to delve into the profound challenges facing the international system in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a focus on the Global South, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the political economy of development in this region, considering the economic, social, and geopolitical factors at play. The book addresses the multifaceted challenges that developing countries encounter in terms of economic growth, poverty reduction, and social development in a post-pandemic world. It examines the impact of the pandemic on these countries and explores innovative strategies for promoting econ...
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Managing Information Technology Resources in Organizations in the Next Millennium contains more than 200 unique perspectives on numerous timely issues of managing information technology in organizations around the world. This book, featuring the latest research and applied IT practices, is a valuable source in support of teaching and research agendas.
"After more than a decade and a half, the results are in. The U.S. government has been unable to achieve its goals in Afghanistan. Even worse, what state it has been able to achieve there is completely unsustainable and certain to fall apart when the occupation is finally called off, and America does come home. The politicans, generals, and intelligence officers behind this unending catastrophe, who always promise they can fix these problems with just a little bit more time, money and military force, have lost all credibility. The truth is America's Afghan war is an irredeemable disaster. It was meant to be a trap in the first place. America is not only failing to defeat its enemies, but is destroying itself, just as Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda always intended. Fool's Errand is an attempt to present the American people with the reality of this forgotten war, because only the ignorance of pride and refusal to admit they have been deceived can prevent Americans from realizing they have supported a policy that is destructive to the United States as well as Afghanistan." -- from Introduction.
In 2004, roughly 25 makeover-themed reality shows aired on U.S. television. By 2009, there were more than 250, from What Not to Wear and The Biggest Loser to Dog Whisperer and Pimp My Ride. In Makeover TV, Brenda R. Weber argues that whether depicting transformations of bodies, trucks, finances, relationships, kids, or homes, makeover shows posit a self achievable only in the transition from the “Before-body”—the overweight figure, the decrepit jalopy, the cluttered home—to the “After-body,” one filled with confidence, coded with celebrity, and imbued with a renewed faith in the powers of meritocracy. The rationales and tactics invoked to achieve the After-body vary widely, from ...