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This paper explores the variance and mechanisms of governance in cases where the state cannot or does not provide it. The author argues that, contrary to Hobbes' theory, the lack of statehood does not...chevron_right

Diese Arbeit untersucht wie viel Recht in der politischen Praxis von Good Governance und seinen Anwendungen steckt. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in das Thema erklärt der Autor vier Handlungsformen von...chevron_right

Dieser Arbeit befasst sich mit den spätantiken und frühmittelalterlichen Nachfolgereichen Roms im Westen im Kontext begrenzter Staatlichkeit. Die Nachfolgereiche, die sich in den ehemaligen Provinzen ...chevron_right

Dieser Beitrag befasst sich mit den verschiedenen methodischen Ansätzen der Rechtswirkungsforschung und stellt diese dar. Vor dem Hintergrund von Räumen mit unterschiedlich stark entwickelter Staatlic...chevron_right

This paper reviews recent debates in peace and conflict studies over the theoretical and empirical integration of spatial categories. The authors discuss three relative strands of research, arguing th...chevron_right

This paper traces the evolution of the EU’s external and internal governance transfer. The authors argue that while the external dimension is still better developed institutionally, regional integrati...chevron_right

This paper examines the challenges faced in implementing international humanitarian law in conflicts and areas where the state is weak. It suggests that in conflict situations, where the state cannot ...chevron_right

Dieser Beitrag setzt sich mit der Euro-Krise und deren Auswirkungen auf die europäische Integration und die "Solidarität unter Fremden" auseinander. Der Autor argumentiert auf der Grundlage von Meinun...chevron_right

This paper examines what triggers adjustments, if any, in the US approach to human rights and democracy promotion, and whether these adjustments have followed any pattern. It suggests that adjustments...chevron_right

This paper reviews the EU’s approach to human rights and democracy promotion as well as factors that trigger adjustments to this approach. It suggests that external factors trigger policy adjustments ...chevron_right

This report documents the methodological approach for an impact assessment of development intervention in conflict zones. It addresses whether development cooperation positively affects the stabilizat...chevron_right

Regional organizations have gained an important role in governance transfer because they constitute an intermediary level of agency between the nation-state and global institutions. This paper maps th...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the gradual rise of human rights and democracy promotion to top issues within international affairs. It pays attention to the roles of different actors, currently debated issues, a...chevron_right

This paper reviews the state of the art on human rights and traces the evolution of its scholarship. It recognizes the growing influence of the areas of limited statehood on commitment and compliance ...chevron_right

In recent years, the increasingly important role of China and the reforms pursued by the Chinese government have been major topics of interest for political scientists. However, the emergence of gover...chevron_right