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   The Adelphi Series: Free access to introductions

   The Adelphi Series is The International Institute of Strategic Studies' (IISS) principal contribution to policy-relevant, original academic research. Eight books are published each year and are designed to provide rigorous analysis of strategic and defense topics that will prove useful to academics, researchers, politicians and diplomats, as well as to foreign-affairs analysts, defense commentators and journalists.

   Find out more about the new additions to the Adelphi Series from The IISS and Routledge and read the introductions for free.

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   The Power of Currencies and Currencies of Power – Free access to select chapters

   The dollar’s status as the leading global currency gives the US immense political as well as financial clout, but that power risks being eroded – with unpredictable strategic consequences – as the Chinese renminbi and possibly other currencies assume greater prominence.

   'A readable guide to the economic debate' - Financial Times

   Free limited access to select chapters - access ends 31 March 2014.

   • Introduction by Alan Wheatley
   • The dollar and US power by John Williamson
   • The inernational monetary system: past, present...and a possible future? by Robert B. Zoellick
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   Surveying the World: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   With the new edition of each of the nine Regional Surveys of the World now available, we asked one of our Europa editors to talk us through the process of keeping the Regional Surveys up-to-date.

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   Now available – the 64th edition of the Europa World of Learning

   The 2014 edition of The Europa World of Learning was published in print and online in September 2013. First published in 1947, the Europa World of Learning is now in its 64th edition. The Europa World of Learning is unique in the breadth of its coverage. Most higher education resources are limited to universities and colleges, usually within particular countries or areas.

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   The Hungry Dragon: three new Europa titles explore China’s rapid economic and political rise

   Politically isolated until the end of the Cold War, China is now a key global player with an economic strength second only to that of the United States.

   This recent rise to dominance is reflected in the Europa Handbooks and Monographs schedule which, in 2013, will publish three titles relating to the region: China and the Middle East: from Silk Road to Arab Spring, Hungry Dragon: How China’s Resource Quest is Reshaping the World and Handbook of China’s Governance and Domestic Politics. Cathy Hartley, Senior Editor for Europa, explains a little more about each title and her decision to focus commissioning on this rapidly changing country...

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   Just Released: Strategic Survey 2012

   The major upheavals and economic uncertainty of 2012 has ensured that the launch of the International Institute of Strategic Studies annual title Strategic Survey has been eagerly awaited. Held at the IISS headquarters in London, the event included an expert discussion panel answering questions on key current topics, such as the eurozone crisis and Iran's nuclear program. You can watch the entire launch online here.
   
   Interested in learning more about the Strategic Survey 2012 and the IISS? We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to let you know a little more about the history, aims and activities of the Institute and fill you in on this year’s updates.
    

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   Europa: Past, Present and Future

   What do you have to achieve to make it into an International Who’s Who? How is Europa making use of online publishing? We talk to Editorial Director, Paul Kelly, who answers our questions on Europa's editorial processes, prestigious history and plans for 2014.

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   Taylor & Francis Group attend The 20th World Book Fair in India

   Taylor & Francis Group participated in The Biennial 20th World Book Fair held at the heart of India – New Delhi, from 25 February – 4 March 2012.

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   Europa Essay: Drugs, Violence and Insecurity in Mexico

   The growing assault by the drug cartels and their thugs on the Mexican government over the past several years reminds one that an unstable Mexico could represent a homeland security problem of immense proportions to the United States.

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    Big changes to tell you about on Europa World of Learning Online

    Europa World of Learning Online is your digital source of accurate information on all types of academic institutions, from universities to museums and research institutes. The start of this year saw an impressive number of updates and improvements to the site. Read on for the full low down and to learn more about the resource.