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x, 138 pages ; 22 cm "This exploration of the likely future face of international politics in the age of globalisation has a dual focus. In the first place, the author argues that the unipolar world of globalisation offers most developing countries nothing but "a race to the bottom". There may be no clear alternative to a market-driven economic strategy. The bargaining power and sense of solidarity of Third World countries have never been weaker. But their shared problems remain a present reality which requires political expression. So does the Third World still exist? What role, if any, can it have in the new topography of power? And with what agenda in the 21st century?" "These questions lead the author into his second theme. Latin America has had a much longer experience of independence than Africa or Asia. It has had to confront how to conduct its relations with an over-mighty neighbour. Latin America may often have been on the margins of Third World politics and international leadership. But it may now be well placed to help developing countries concert together." "The author provides a reflection on modern Latin American history in the context of its wider relations with the

Author

Roy, Ash Narain

Publisher

Delhi: Madhyam ; London: Zed

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9788186816110