Böcker av Christoph Bluth

Liberal democratic states have been dealing with major refugee flows. The migration of large numbers of people to Europe and North America has multiple causes which include regional conflicts, the consequences of global warming, political opposition to autocratic regimes and societal inequalities which involve the exploitation of people, trafficking and human slavery This study provides background information on the factors that drive refugees flows from Asia, including the general security situation, political repression and transnational criminal activity. It is a resource for volunteers and professionals involved in supporting refugees and victims of human slavery.

Christopher Bluth explains why the US has failed to establish authority in this globally significant region. Examining US policy from Clinton to Obama and drawing on interviews with leading figures in the US administration, this study presents the first systematic analysis of US policy towards the Caspian states.

For many in the West, North Korea is a secretive, reclusive, and enigmatic country, a rogue state that threatens the world with its nuclear program and ballistic missiles. Confronted with its numerous provocations involving nuclear tests and missile launches, however, the international community still has not formulated a coherent response.