The Digital Environment and Small States in Europe delves into how the digital revolution intersects with global security dynamics and reshapes the geopolitical landscape. It sheds light on the geopolitical complexities inherent in the border regions of the European continent and proposes frameworks to better understand and engage with small state dynamics in international affairs.

At the heart of this book is an examination of the transformative power of digitalization and virtualization, particularly pronounced in the context of small states. Traditionally, power was synonymous with territorial control, but in today's world, influence extends into the virtual realm. Small states, despite their physical limitations, can leverage this virtual extension of territory to their advantage. However, realizing and strategically utilizing these advantages are essential for capitalizing on the opportunities presented. Conversely, small states lacking digital capabilities find themselves increasingly vulnerable in the virtual sphere, facing heightened security threats and challenges. Through a series of theoretical and case study-based chapters, this book offers insights into the strategies employed by small states to navigate these complexities and assert their influence on the global stage. Key themes explored include the impact of digitalization on geopolitical dynamics, the role of cybersecurity in safeguarding national interests, and the emergence of digital diplomacy as a tool for statecraft.

The Digital Environment and Small States in Europe will be of great interest to scholars and students of international relations, geopolitics, and political science, as well as security, media, and communication studies. Additionally, policymakers and analysts involved in foreign policy and security affairs may find valuable insights in the book's exploration of small state strategies and vulnerabilities.

This book contributes to our understanding and appreciation of the contemporary relevance of international humanitarian law and international human rights law by analyzing and assessing the foundational norms, principles, and provisions contained within these bodies. It also explores the ways in which they inform and condition military doctrine and the planning and the execution of military operations in the land, air, cyber, and space domains as perceived through the lens of two of the most important military establishments in the Western Hemisphere - the United States and Brazilian militaries. The expert contributors promote a better awareness and comparative understanding of the rapidly changing, diverse traditional and non-traditional challenges and demands of the 21st century. This volume will be useful to both scholars whose research focuses on international law and military professionals.

A comprehensive communication analysis of the 2024 presidential campaign

Presidential campaigns are more than elections, they are cultural touchstones that shape national identity and political discourse. The 2024 presidential campaign was a defining moment in American history, marked by political polarization and cultural turns. In The 2024 Presidential Campaign: A Communication Perspective Robert E. Denton, Jr. and a team of esteemed scholars offer an incisive look at the strategies, narratives, and media that influenced this landmark election.

Examining all key areas of the 2024 election through the lens of communication, this timely volume delves into critical facets of campaign messaging, including political advertising and established news media. Discussions of recent developments such as AI-generated content and the expansion of alternative media provide a deeper understanding of how rapid technological advancement impacts both presidential campaigns and American democracy. Each chapter provides unique insights, connecting communication theory to real-world electoral phenomena.

• Presents in-depth analyses of televised debates, social media strategies, and advertising
• Explores the use of humor in computer-generated images and political cartoons
• Includes chapters on candidate branding and political party conventions
• Addresses the impact of campaign finance on electoral outcomes
• Offers the latest insights into digital and mediated campaign practices
• Provides a unique perspective on cultural and generational shifts in U.S. politics

The 2024 Presidential Campaign: A Communication Perspective is essential reading for scholars and students in Political Science, Journalism, and Communication, particularly those studying presidential campaigns, media and politics, and the presidency. Ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, it is also a valuable resource for professionals in political campaign management.

This foundational resource provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical challenges in academic advising, collating with decision-making frameworks informed by best practice and theory.

The daily decisions of academic advisors are rooted in ethical issues that impact students, faculty, other advisors, and the greater institution at large. Authored by a leading academic advising scholar-practitioner with two decades of experience, this book defines ethics, explains why it is important, and outlines how to make ethical decisions in an academic advising context. Case studies and reflection questions engage readers through real-world application and help make sense of new approaches and ways of thinking to support students.

The fundamental knowledge and practical guidance contained in this book will empower new, seasoned, and aspiring academic advisors to feel confident and prepared to make sound decisions when faced with a diverse range of ethical dilemmas.

For information and resources about academic advising or to become a member of NACADA, please visit https://nacada.ksu.edu/.

This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to discuss international law and conflict in the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as maritime security, climate change and international relations.

Detailing how international relations and particular state interests govern regional and global partnerships, the book provides suggestions for the future of the Indo-Pacific region. Exploring how conflict within the region has international repercussions, topics covered include the role of South-East Asian countries, and the role of statehood of small islands in Oceania. Detailing harmonization of laws and policies in the context of international security and maritime law, the book focuses on the impact of climate change and other topical issues such as cyber security and the protection of cultural identity.

The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of international law, law of the sea, international relations and security.

This book brings together a group of respected congressional election scholars to explore how and why the 2022 midterm congressional elections unfolded as they did.

The 2022 midterm congressional elections were full of surprises. Most political observers expected the Republicans to gain substantial majority in House of Representatives, but instead, they secured a narrow majority in the House and lost control of the Senate. So, what happened? Did former President Donald Trump have a negative effect on Republican prospects in both the House and Senate? What was the role of recent abortion decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in shaping outcomes in House and Senate elections? Did redistricting play a major part in shaping the electoral context in a way that favoured one party or the other? What about candidate quality- that is, did variation in the quality of congressional candidates matter? What was the role of social media in the 2022 congressional elections? In this book, the authors explore these important questions.

This book will appeal to scholars, students, and political analysts interested in U.S. elections, contemporary U.S. politics, public policy, and political behaviour.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Journal of Political Marketing.

Distrust is in the air-of politicians, corporations, and the institutions that claim to protect us. Trust is often seen as the foundation of a better society-but better for whom? While some forms of radical trust can foster survival, resistance, and movement-building, others entrench inequality and uphold the domination of elite groups.

Who Do We Trust? shatters conventional wisdom, revealing how trust in hierarchical institutions perpetuates inequality and consolidates power among the elite. Drawing on examples from the war on Gaza, the rise of the MAGA movement, police violence, and the global response to refugees, Dana Williams challenges us to question who truly deserves our trust and who doesn't.

This bold, timely exploration unearths social relationships, cultures of resistance, and the urgent fight to reclaim trust from those who exploit it.

This book provides a neorealist explanation of transatlantic relations and explores key issues at the forefront of the relationship between the US and its European allies in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Transatlantic relations, involving the relationship between the United States and its European counterparts, are an essential feature and a cornerstone of the foreign policy of many states. Whilst the transatlantic allies share a relationship that has been in place since 1945, the re-election of Donald J. Trump as US President, the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine, and unsettled issues around European strategic autonomy all pose questions on the state of the partnership. This book utilises a neorealist theoretical framework to tackle these questions. It argues that transatlantic relations continue to prosper and European states remain dependent on the US for their security, which is made viable and necessary by means of dealing with collective threats to the security of transatlantic allies, of which the Russian invasion of Ukraine is the most obvious recent manifestation. The book also deals with other notable case studies of transatlantic relations, such as the French intervention in Mali and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

This book will be of interest to students of European security, Foreign Policy, and International Relations.