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We tend to assume, sometimes even by definition, that civil society as it emerges will be liberal, pluralistic, and democratic. Civil society is often assumed to be non-bureaucratic, independent from the state, a force for social justice... more
We tend to assume, sometimes even by definition, that civil society as it emerges will be liberal, pluralistic, and democratic. Civil society is often assumed to be non-bureaucratic, independent from the state, a force for social justice and reform. But liberal or pluralistic civil society is only one form of civil society. There are also authoritarian, corporatist, and totalitarian forms in which the state, in varying degrees, creates, structures, licenses, moderates, and controls civil society (Cavatorta 2012). There is nothing automatic or inevitable about democratic-pluralist civil society. Civil society can and does exist in a variety of forms related to levels of socio-economic development, world region, culture, and institutions. In this chapter, following a theoretical introduction by the lead author, co-authors explore the variety of civil society structures and state–society relations in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Of particular interest are the recent efforts of regi...
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This article examines the causes of and responses to Europe’s economic, monetary, and political crises as well as their implications on Europe’s position in the global economic order and its ability to shape governance of the... more
This article examines the causes of and responses
to Europe’s economic, monetary, and political
crises as well as their implications on Europe’s
position in the global economic order and its
ability to shape governance of the international
political economy. Europe is in the midst of a
quadruple crisis of economic stagnation, debtfiscal-
monetary challenges, national and regional
political squabbling, and an increasingly weaker
position and competitiveness in the global
economy. The pessimism over Europe’s current
condition is well founded as are dire predictions
regarding its future if there is little or no economic
growth, fiscal and monetary reforms are not well
implemented or supported, and greater solidarity
amongst the members of the European Union is not rediscovered. Yet some of the glaring issues
facing Europe can be addressed through adaptive
policy regimes, positive political leadership and
cooperation that would relieve some of the stress
upon the short and long-term viability and
sustainability of the European economic models.
Nonetheless, the impact on Europe’s position in
the global economy has been and will likely be
permanently altered and weakened.
to Europe’s economic, monetary, and political
crises as well as their implications on Europe’s
position in the global economic order and its
ability to shape governance of the international
political economy. Europe is in the midst of a
quadruple crisis of economic stagnation, debtfiscal-
monetary challenges, national and regional
political squabbling, and an increasingly weaker
position and competitiveness in the global
economy. The pessimism over Europe’s current
condition is well founded as are dire predictions
regarding its future if there is little or no economic
growth, fiscal and monetary reforms are not well
implemented or supported, and greater solidarity
amongst the members of the European Union is not rediscovered. Yet some of the glaring issues
facing Europe can be addressed through adaptive
policy regimes, positive political leadership and
cooperation that would relieve some of the stress
upon the short and long-term viability and
sustainability of the European economic models.
Nonetheless, the impact on Europe’s position in
the global economy has been and will likely be
permanently altered and weakened.
Abstract: The impact of European integration and the emergence of a multi-level system of governance within the European Union have begun to challenge the pre-existing systems of governance in many European states. There has been a... more
Abstract: The impact of European integration and the emergence of a multi-level system of governance within the European Union have begun to challenge the pre-existing systems of governance in many European states. There has been a prevalent belief that the new ...