About Author: Alex Le Roy
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Kenneth Waltz: A Tribute
Posted on May 14, 2013Yesterday brought the sad news that one of the pioneering scholars of International Relations, Kenneth Waltz, had died at the age of 88, as a result of medical complications associated ... -
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The Iran Debate
Posted on January 3, 2013First things first, Happy New Year to all! Over the last few months, there has been much public discussion surrounding the increasing likelihood of an Israeli pre-emptive strike upon Iran, ... -
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Is Democracy good for economic growth? Part III
Posted on November 27, 2012So, economic development precipitates the growth of a middle class, which, in turn, ferments political reform, best manifested through democratisation. But does this transition promote further growth? The answer is ... -
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Is Democracy Good For Economic Growth? Part II
Posted on October 8, 2012Three weeks ago I argued that democracy often inhibits the economic growth of developing states. This is because democracy generally results in the diffusion of economic decision making throughout the ... -
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Is Democracy Good For Economic Growth? Part I
Posted on September 15, 2012As the world becomes increasingly fearful of the economic crisis which has emerged within the Eurozone, it seems poignant to contrast the fate of Greece, the home of democracy, and ...