Business, Economics & Law

Beyond Confrontation

Globalists, Nationalists and Their Discontents

by Phil Mullan

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Reactions to the Coronavirus pandemic have escalated the pre-existing tensions between the US and China and among different Western nations. Confrontations between political globalists and mercantilist nationalists - between supporters of the rules-based international order and proponents of overt protectionism - are fueling ever-stronger international resentments.

Coupling argumentative rigor with a pragmatic, plainspoken approach, Phil Mullan charts out a novel, democratic way past dangerous and self-defeating confrontations towards a future of open international collaboration based on popular participation within nation states. With its clear-eyed assessment of the opportunities and challenges of a more interconnected world - an assessment in which the economic internationalisation underpinning globalisation theories is neither romanticised nor vilified - Beyond Confrontation sets a judicious tone for the big geopolitical themes of our times.

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'Beyond Confrontation comes at a time of maximum potential confrontation that has been made even more critical by the arrival of Covid-19. Essential reading for every political leader.'

Brian Caplen, Editor, The Banker

“A fresh perspective on renewed international political and economic tensions. Accessible for the general reader as well as academics and students."

Vanessa Pupavac, University of Nottingham, UK

'Mullan’s book is a road-map to the future, a calm reminder to scholars of international relations and practitioners alike that what continues to drive world affairs is the relationship between nations that are both sovereign and democratic.'

Professor Bill Durodie, Chair of International Relations,, University of Bath

"It’s not unusual nowadays to find writers warning of the danger of rising global tensions. What marks out Mullan’s contribution, however, is a demystifying historical analysis which identifies the underlying sources of conflict, and offers an optimistic and forward-looking vision. It makes for a refreshing contrast to the prevailing fatalism. Beyond Confrontation is an important and urgent book that should be widely read—not least by policy-makers and political leaders of all stripes."

Professor Philip Hammond, , London South Bank University

Author Biography

Phil Mullan is a scholar, book author and business manager who addresses the intersections between economics and politics. His work is informed by over two decades of experience in advisory and senior-management roles in international business.

Emerald Publishing Ltd.

Emerald Publishing was founded in 1967 to champion new ideas that would advance the research and practice of business and management. Today, we continue to nurture fresh thinking in applied fields where we feel we can make a real difference, now also including health and social care, education and engineering.

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Publication Date August 2020
Orginal LanguageEnglish
ISBN/Identifier 9781839825637
Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
FormatHardback
Pages256
ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
Publish StatusPublished
Copyright Year2020
Dimensions229 x 152 mm

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