Bringing together the work of seasoned experts and younger scholars, this volume offers a wide-ranging analysis of the effects of historical patternsâ?"whether interrupted or intactâ?"on postâ?"Cold War politics. Equally grounded in theory and empirical research, this volume offers a lucid description and interpretation of our changing world order.

This collection offers an analysis of the effects of industrial patterns - whether interrupted or intact - on post-Cold War politics. Changes are explored in five areas: trade, international public finance, foreign direct investment, environmental protection and military security.