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Gefährliche Freundschaft: Der deutsche Einsatz in Afghanistan im transatlantischen Verhältnis (2011)
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Berenskoetter, F. (2011). Gefährliche Freundschaft: Der deutsche Einsatz in Afghanistan im transatlantischen Verhältnis. Zeitschrift für Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, 4(Sonderheft), 271-298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12399-011-0202-y

This article assesses the claim that Germany’s security is being defended in Afghanistan from a social constructivist perspective. It draws on the concept of ontological security and the notion that such security is established, as well as threatened... Read More about Gefährliche Freundschaft: Der deutsche Einsatz in Afghanistan im transatlantischen Verhältnis.

Migration and global environmental change (2011)
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Black, R., Adger, W. N., Arnell, N. W., Dercon, S., Geddes, A., & Thomas, D. (2011). Migration and global environmental change. Global Environmental Change, 21(1), S1-S2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2011.10.005

The influence of the environment and environmental change is largely unrepresented in standard theories of migration, whilst recent debates on climate change and migration focus almost entirely on displacement and perceive migration to be a problem.... Read More about Migration and global environmental change.

Fundamental Questions about Nothing (2011)
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Imafidon, E. (2011). Fundamental Questions about Nothing. Synthesis philosophica, 26(2), 309-322

The paper attempts a philosophical critique of the insignificance and absurdity usually associated with the concept of Nothing or Nothingness in everyday and scholarly discourse by paying attention to some fundamental questions about Nothing. Drawing... Read More about Fundamental Questions about Nothing.

Classroom silence: voices from Japanese EFL learners (2011)
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Harumi, S. (2011). Classroom silence: voices from Japanese EFL learners. ELT Journal, 65(3), 260-269. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccq046

This article explores Japanese EFL learners' classroom silence in a Japanese EFL context. The existence of silence in second language learning contexts can be a source of conflict between students and teachers and even among students themselves. It c... Read More about Classroom silence: voices from Japanese EFL learners.

Unable to conform, unwilling to rebel? Youth, globalization and motivation in Japan (2011)
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Toivonen, T., Norasakkunkit, V., & Uchida, Y. (2011). Unable to conform, unwilling to rebel? Youth, globalization and motivation in Japan. Frontiers in Psychology, 2(207), https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00207

This paper investigates the effects of globalization on Japanese young adults from sociological and psychological perspectives. While Japan’s socio-economic institutions have shown mainly resistant (or “hot”) reactions to globalization, individual-le... Read More about Unable to conform, unwilling to rebel? Youth, globalization and motivation in Japan.

Trade Creation and the Status of FTAs: Empirical Evidence from East Asia (2011)
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Mölders, F., & Volz, U. (2011). Trade Creation and the Status of FTAs: Empirical Evidence from East Asia. Review of World Economics, 147(3), 429-456. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10290-011-0095-9

East Asia has been considered a latecomer with respect to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Since the turn of the last century, however, FTAs with East Asian participation have seen an intra- and extra-regional expansion. Many trade initiatives have been... Read More about Trade Creation and the Status of FTAs: Empirical Evidence from East Asia.

Knowledge Structure and Training of Translation Teachers: An Exploratory Study of Doctoral Programmes of Translation Studies In Hong Kong. (2011)
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Li, D., & Zhang, C. (2011). Knowledge Structure and Training of Translation Teachers: An Exploratory Study of Doctoral Programmes of Translation Studies In Hong Kong. Meta (Montréal), 56(3), 693-712. https://doi.org/10.7202/1008340ar

A rapid expansion of translation programmes at all levels the world over in recent years has heightened the demand for quality translation teachers. However, little research has been carried out to date on translation teacher training – M.Phil./Ph.D.... Read More about Knowledge Structure and Training of Translation Teachers: An Exploratory Study of Doctoral Programmes of Translation Studies In Hong Kong..

Secularism and Belief in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge (2011)
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Gould, R. R. (2011). Secularism and Belief in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge. Journal of Islamic Studies, 22(3), 339-373. https://doi.org/10.1093/jis/etr061

This paper discusses the diverse forms of contemporary Islam practised by the Kists, inhabitants of Georgia's Pankisi Gorge related to the Chechens. The newest wave of Salafi-inspired Islam among the young generation of Chechens, mostly men who have... Read More about Secularism and Belief in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge.

Criticism of EU-Libya migration policy is too little, too late (2011)
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Pallister-Wilkins, P. (2011). Criticism of EU-Libya migration policy is too little, too late. OpenDemocracy (London. Online),

An EU-Libya framework agreement signed in 2010 is only the tip of the iceberg of shameful EU extraterritorialised migration-management, argues Polly Pallister-Wilkins

Designing the commercial sustainability of unprofitable regional airports using system dynamics analysis (2011)
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Minato, N., & Morimoto, R. (in press). Designing the commercial sustainability of unprofitable regional airports using system dynamics analysis. Research in Transportation Business and Management, 1(1), 80-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2011.06.009

Most Japanese regional airports are commercially unstable because the demand for air travel is low and fluctuating. Various management strategies involving airlines and passengers have been designed to sustain operations at regional airports. This pa... Read More about Designing the commercial sustainability of unprofitable regional airports using system dynamics analysis.

Embedding trade liberalization in social policy: Lessons from the European Union? (2011)
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Ashiagbor, D. (2011). Embedding trade liberalization in social policy: Lessons from the European Union?. Comparative labor law & policy journal, 32(2),

This paper explores the disjunctures in the rhetoric and policy of the European Union (EU) Member States and EU institutions on labour standards, trade and development. Such disjunctures arise from the fact that the EU is seeking to foreground the so... Read More about Embedding trade liberalization in social policy: Lessons from the European Union?.

Financing Social Protection for Children in Crisis Contexts (2011)
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Barrientos, A., & Niño-Zarazúa, M. (2011). Financing Social Protection for Children in Crisis Contexts. Development Policy Review, 29(5), 603-620. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7679.2011.00549.x

The global financial crisis has emphasised the fundamental role of social protection institutions in developing countries. There is also growing evidence that countries with programmes focused on children have a greater chance of minimising the longe... Read More about Financing Social Protection for Children in Crisis Contexts.