Global Reach

Examines the role of multinational corporations in the economy of the world and their effect on governments, taxpayers, consumers, workers, and businessmen.

Examination of the worldwide emulation of key norms of European refugee protection through transnational processes and actors.

Since the 1980s, strategic sealift has been formally designated as a U.S. Navy mission. With over ninety percent of all military equipment and supplies required to support U.S. military forces in combat being delivered by sea, and as globalized interests and risks continue to spread, this mission is vital to the country’s economic and national security. Despite its necessity, sealift is rarely discussed as anything other than an operations adjunct and must be carried out in an environment of unprecedented fiscal constraints. Global Reach provides a unique examination into the development and implementation of more than a century of U.S. national defense sealift policy. Presenting a comprehensive history on the evolution of sealift from the Spanish American War (1898) to Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom (2002–12), Herberger, Gaulden, and Marshall reflect on what has and has not worked in that time from both a legal and operational perspective. As international demands grow and change, so too must the sealift policies that are directly tied to how the nation will address them. With its thorough history and cogent analysis, Global Reach provides the context necessary to understand this complex, important topic, but also lays out a roadmap for how the U.S. can continue to meet and respond to the increasing challenges of the years to come.

The EU strives to be a leading rule-making organisation with global reach in both economic and non-economic fields. But how should we understand the science behind this? This book focuses upon unpacking the uncertainty, the form and directions of the global reach of EU law, as a distinctive form of post-national rule-making. The work examines two central themes: the conceptual development of the global reach and effects of EU law; and the methodology of EU rule-making processes. It considers what specific impact and effects the EU’s rules are having, and its approach to global reach. The book studies the EU’s Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ) as a case of a non-economic field offering examples of ways and means in which the global reach of EU law can manifest itself in an evolving and sensitive field. Using this casestudy, the book develops a sharper focus upon the ‘internal’ and ‘external’ elements of EU law which make up our understanding of the global reach of EU law and develops further why global reach is important as a scientific phenomenon. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers and students in the areas of EU law, global governance and the study of law beyond the nation state.

China's new economic surge is a surprise to all, but this ancient land remains a myth to both foreigners and Chinese. Get the inside story from a Chinese journalist/consultant about China's business, society, and politics under globalization and capitalism. This revised volume gives an insider's analysis on what's behind China's surge and its implications to the world. It covers key global issues such as manufacturing and job transfers, Chinese multinationals vs. global giants, and changing production, trade and investment trends, as well as evolving international relations."China's Global Reach" explores:- The ever-increasing influence of foreign multinationals (15 plus case studies);- National and business competition;- The ever-expanding power of Chinese multinationals (15 plus case studies);- Global job and manufacturing transfers;- The rise of Chinese consumers vs. opportunities;- China's political-economic reform;- Changing global production and economic map;- Comparative studies on China, US, Europe, Japan and India;- Evolving international relations;- Convergent movement of global civilizations; and- And more - including an afterword by Andre Gunder Frank!"China's Global Reach: Markets, Multinationals, and Globalization" is a straightforward and timely analysis of a changing world in relation to a fast-developing China. It is a book perfect for professionals, investors, policy makers, educators, and students, as well as for anyone who questions how the world will move ahead to the next stages.ReviewsJames Borton, China Venture News:"Must read for all businessmen going to China."William Ratliff, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University:"Five Stars."Dr. Paul Close, Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization, University of Warwick, UK:"Very insightful... valuable information, analysis and argument of interest ... for readers of whatever kind ...should be on all bookshelves."Ronald Hilton, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University; President, World Association of International Studies:"It takes up history of globalization ... together with Afterword by Andre Gunder Frank ... fits our Learning History Project."Contemporary History Association:"This book suggests that a new global power balance will emerge gradually and most likely indirectly."