Can the genie be returned to the bottle? This book investigates the pursuit by states, civil society groups, and international organisations of nuclear abolition. Detailing the evolution of the institutional architecture for multilateral nuclear disarmament from the 1960s onwards, this book tells a story of high hopes, broken promises, and clashing views of history, security, and the future. Global nuclear politics deals in material power and security but is also shot through with contests over prestige, justice, and mutual recognition.

Parce qu'en démocratie, il est crucia que les choix nucléaires s'appuient sur la discussion publique d'alternatives cohérentes, cet ouvrage donne au citoyen, à l'élu, au militaire et à l'éducateur les moyens de se forger un avis sur sujet aussi essentiel que réputé intouchable.

This innovative study presents an in-depth political and sociological analysis of the internal power politics and imperial forms developed by the Russian neo-eurasianists and the neo-conservatives in the United States. It traces the growth of nationalism and the concept of 'Empire' in relation to the ideologies and foreign policy of both Russia and the USA.

The importance of oil for national military-industrial complexes appeared more clearly than ever in the Cold War.