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| belize democracy: Supporting Human Rights and Democracy , 2004 Shows how the United States worked worldwide in 2003 and 2004 to expose and remedy human rights violations and to foster the evolution of vibrant, stable democracies. |
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| belize democracy: Belize Julio A. Fernandez, 1989 |
| belize democracy: International Security and Democracy Jorge I. Dominguez, 1998-03-15 Dominguez has drawn together fifteen leading scholars on international relations and comparative politics from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States, thus bringing to bear varying national perspectives from several corners of the hemisphere to analyze the intersection between regional security issues and the democracy building process in Latin America. |
| belize democracy: Democracy in Small States Jack Corbett, Wouter Veenendaal, 2018-09-19 Populism and the personalization of politics appears to be threatening the existence of democracy as we know it all over the world. It is now more important than ever to understand the history of this form of regime: why it has thrives and fails. But, existing studies are limited by their focus on a few large and predominately rich states. This book takes the opposite approach: it investigates how politics is practiced in the smallest states where hyper-personalization has always been a ubiquitous feature of political life. It optimistically finds that hyper-personalized democracy can actually persist against all odds, but also cautions that political practices in small states are often markedly different to larger states. Oxford Studies in Democratization is a series for scholars and students of comparative politics and related disciplines. Volumes concentrate on the comparative study of the democratization process that accompanied the decline and termination of the cold war. The geographical focus of the series is primarily Latin America, the Caribbean, Southern and Eastern Europe, and relevant experiences in Africa and Asia. The series editor is Laurence Whitehead, Senior Research Fellow, Nuffield College, University of Oxford. |
| belize democracy: Democracy And Human Rights In The Caribbean Ivelaw L Griffith, 2018-02-02 The Caribbean, like regions elsewhere, is caught in what has been called democracy's global Third Wave. In this volume, contributors examine the nature of democratization in the region together with its affiliate, human rights. The aim is to extend the analysis and debates beyond political democracy and civil and political rights to consider also economic democracy and economic and social rights. Early chapters address issues and dilemmas common to the democracy and human rights landscape throughout the region. In particular, economic crisis, drug trafficking, and political instability continue to threaten the region's very healthy democracy human rights profiles. Next, contributors consider how the form of Caribbean democracy and the status of human rights have been influenced by foreign actors and external developments. Particular attention is paid to the role of the Organization of American States, the United Nations, nongovernmental organizations, and international law. Because the democracy and human rights challenges and dynamics vary across countries, the work also offers extensive single-country assessments. |
| belize democracy: Introduction to Belize Gilad James, PhD, Belize, a tiny Central American country nestled between Guatemala and Mexico, boasts a rich blend of cultures, history, and wildlife. Once occupied by the ancient Mayans, Belize was later colonized by the British and gained independence in 1981. The country now boasts a diverse population, including the descendants of the Mayans, Afro-Caribbeans, Mestizos, and Garifunas, contributing to its diverse cultural offerings. The country's geography ranges from sandy beaches along the Caribbean coastline to dense, tropical jungles nestled in the heartland. Belize is also known for its spectacular barrier reef, which runs along the coast and offers a world-class diving experience. Visitors can explore ancient Mayan ruins, hike in the lush jungles, float along rivers, or simply relax on the beach. With its mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty, Belize offers something for everyone. |
| belize democracy: Democracy and Redistribution Carles Boix, 2003-07-21 Employing analytical tools borrowed from game theory, Carles Boix offers a complete theory of political transitions, in which political regimes ultimately hinge on the nature of economic assets, their distribution among individuals, and the balance of power among different social groups. Backed up by detailed historical work and extensive statistical analysis that goes back to the mid-nineteenth century, this book explains, among many other things, why democracy emerged in classical Athens. It also discusses the early triumph of democracy in both nineteenth-century agrarian Norway, Switzerland and northeastern America and the failure in countries with a powerful landowning class. |
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| belize democracy: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices , 2000 |
| belize democracy: Political Parties And Democracy In Central America Louis W Goodman, William M Leogrande, Johanna Mendelson Forman, Ken Sharpe, 2019-06-18 During the 1980s, superpower rivalry and regional conflicts decimated the Central American economies and eroded political systems within the region. Recent years, however, have witnessed remarkable political change, and since 1990 popularly elected presidents have held office in all seven countries. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the |
| belize democracy: Conflict and Collaboration Catherine Gerard, Louis Kriesberg, 2018-05-11 In this volume, scholars from different disciplines join together to examine the overlapping domains of conflict and collaboration studies. It examines the relationships between ideas and practices in the fields of conflict resolution and collaboration from multiple disciplinary perspectives. The central theme is that conflict and collaboration can be good, bad, or even benign, depending on a number of factors. These include the role of power, design of the process itself, skill level and intent of the actors, social contexts, and world views. The book demonstrates that various blends of conflict and collaboration can be more or less constructively effective. It discusses specific cases, analytical methods, and interventions, and emphasizes both developing propositions and reflecting on specific cases and contexts. The book concludes with specific policy recommendations for many sets of actors—those in peacebuilding, social movements, governments, and communities—plus students of conflict studies. This book will be of much interest to students, scholars, and practitioners of peace and conflict studies, public administration, sociology, and political science. |
| belize democracy: Belize Today , 1994 |
| belize democracy: Current Policy United States. Department of State. Bureau of Public Affairs, 1986 |
| belize democracy: Current Policy , 1985 |
| belize democracy: Security and Development Assistance United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations, 1988 |
| belize democracy: Negotiating Economic Development Laurie Kroshus Medina, 2022-07-12 The citrus industry in Belize could be said to exist primarily to satisfy the needs of people in other countries. A business that is highly dependent on global markets and the geopolitics of international trade, it comprises some 500 farmers, many hundreds of wage laborers, and two processing companies that produce frozen juice concentrate for export. This new study examines how those farmers, laborers, and companies define and pursue shared interests, and how they respond differently to the impact of national development strategies and global economic and political forces. Laurie Kroshus Medina analyzes the development of the citrus industry in Belize over fifteen years to explore the relationship between the production of collective identities and the negotiation of development policies at the interface of global and local processes. She shows how citrus farmers and workers, processing companies, and politicians compete to construct shared identities, how they mobilize collective actors, and how their collective action shapes the goals, policies, and practices associated with development. Taking an ethnographic approach, Medina describes how the Belizean citrus industry responds to cycles of boom and bust, and the implications of such cycles for workers and growers. She offers a close look at the major actors—workers, union members, small and large growers, and politicians—as they respond to global changes in the citrus industry. Her analysis is made more compelling through an account of two open struggles in the industry over the formation of a rival union and the attempt to buy the processing company, owned by the multinational corporation Nestlé. She also includes a discussion of the impact of NAFTA on the industry. Medina's research demonstrates how collective agency in Belize has pushed the citrus industry's development in directions that simultaneously conform to and diverge from the trajectories laid out by foreign agencies. Negotiating Economic Development provides a bridge from old to new studies of Latin American social movements as it offers key insights into competing forms of identity for a wide range of social scientists concerned with the human and social aspects of development issues and globalization. |
| belize democracy: Democracy in the Caribbean Douglas Wilton Payne, 1995 |
| belize democracy: Social Sciences Lawrence Boudon, Katherine D. McCann, 2003-09-01 The one source that sets reference collections on Latin American studies apart from all other geographic areas of the world.... The Handbook has provided scholars interested in Latin America with a bibliographical source of a quality unavailable to scholars in most other branches of area studies. —Latin American Research Review Beginning with volume 41 (1979), the University of Texas Press became the publisher of the Handbook of Latin American Studies, the most comprehensive annual bibliography in the field. Compiled by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress and annotated by a corps of more than 130 specialists in various disciplines, the Handbook alternates from year to year between social sciences and humanities. The Handbook annotates works on Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the Guianas, Spanish South America, and Brazil, as well as materials covering Latin America as a whole. Most of the subsections are preceded by introductory essays that serve as biannual evaluations of the literature and research under way in specialized areas. The Handbook of Latin American Studies is the oldest continuing reference work in the field. Lawrence Boudon, of the Library of Congress Hispanic Division, has been the editor since 2001, and Katherine D. McCann has been assistant editor since 2000. The subject categories for Volume 59 are as follows: Anthropology Economics Geography Government and Politics International Relations Sociology Electronic Resources for the Social Sciences |
| belize democracy: Foreign assistance and related programs appropriations for 1988 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and Related Agencies (1981-1987), 1987 |
| belize democracy: Moon Belize Lebawit Lily Girma, 2019-10-29 With turquoise waters, dreamlike islands, and pristine rainforests, Belize is a sensory feast. Dive in with Moon Belize. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from the weeklong best of Belize to three weeks exploring the whole country Strategic advice for water sports lovers, foodies, wildlife enthusiasts, and more, plus suggestions for supporting local businesses and exploring ethically and sustainably The top outdoor adventures: Hike rainforests filled with medicinal trees and howler monkeys, snorkel the second-largest coral reef in the world, go spelunking in ancient underground caves, or hop through the vibrant cayes Unique experiences and can't-miss highlights: Canoe to a farmers market to sample fresh pupusas and cashew wine, and cool off beneath the waterfalls. Marvel at Mayan archaeological sites or experience a traditional homestay in Punta Gorda. Relax on the beach all day, and spend your night dancing barefoot in the sand to the sound of Garifuna drums Honest advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from Belize expert Lebawit Lily Girma Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Essential background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture, plus handy phrases in Kriol, Garifuna, and Q'eqchi' Mayan Helpful recommendations for health and safety, traveling solo, and suggestions for LGBTQ visitors, travelers with disabilities, and seniors Experience the best of Belize with Moon's expert tips and local insight. Looking to expand your trip? Try Moon Yucatán Peninsula or Moon Costa Rica. |
| belize democracy: Congressional Presentation, Foreign Operations , 1997 |
| belize democracy: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations for 1998 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs, 1997 |
| belize democracy: US Department of State Dispatch , 1991-07 Contains a diverse compilation of major speeches, congressional testimony, policy statements, fact sheets, and other foreign policy information from the State Dept. |
| belize democracy: Democracy in the Caribbean Carlene J. Edie, 1994-02-28 This collection examines the diverse political experiences of the Caribbean. |
| belize democracy: Congressional Presentation, Security Assistance Program , 1988 |
| belize democracy: Report of the Delegation to Latin America of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Ninety-ninth Congress, First Session United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Delegation to Latin America, 1985 |
| belize democracy: Historical Guide to World Media Freedom Jenifer Whitten-Woodring, Douglas A. Van Belle, 2014-05-29 Scholars of international relations and international communications view the extent of media freedom from country to country as a key comparative indicator either by itself or in correlation with other indices of national political and economic development. This indicator serves as a bellwether for gauging the health and spread of democracy. Historical Guide to World Media Freedom brings together comprehensive historical data on media freedom since World War II, providing consistent and comparable measures of media freedom in all independent countries for the years 1948 to the present. The work also includes country-by country summaries, analyses of historical and regional trends in media freedom, and extensive reliability analyses of media freedom measures. The book’s detailed information helps researchers connect historical measures of media freedom to Freedom House’s annual Freedom of the Press survey release, enabling them to extend their studies back before the 1980s when Freedom House began compiling global press freedom measures. Key Features: A-to-Z, country-by-country summaries of the ebb and flow of media freedom are paired with national media freedom measures over time. Introductory chapters discuss such topics as the theoretical premises behind the nature and importance of media freedom, historical trends, and the challenges of coding for media freedom in a way that ensures consistency for comparison. Concluding material covers the historical patterns in media freedom, how media freedom tracks with other cross-national indicators, and more. Accessible to students and scholars alike, this groundbreaking reference is essential to collections in political science, international studies, and journalism and communications. |
| belize democracy: Talking Democracy at the United Nations Sophie Eisentraut, 2020-08-13 Rechtmäßige Herrschaft auf internationaler Ebene verlangt zunehmend die Einhaltung demokratischer Standards. Das zumindest suggeriert die Prominenz des Demokratiebegriffs in den Reformdebatten internationaler Organisationen. Auf Basis eines neuen Datensatzes, der ein Jahrzehnt Demokratiediskurs von 159 Staaten über den UN-Sicherheitsrat und die UN Generalversammlung abdeckt, liefert das Buch wichtige Einblicke in das Narrativ vom demokratischen Regieren jenseits des Staates, seine Merkmale und seine Funktionsweise. Die Befunde befruchten nicht nur die Forschung zu empirischer Legitimität, Normkontestation und globaler Demokratie. In einer Zeit, in der ideologischer Wettbewerb auf dem Vormarsch ist, zeugen sie auch von der Kraft der demokratischen Idee. |
| belize democracy: Belize Electoral, Political Parties Laws and Regulations Handbook: Strategic Information, Regulations, Procedures IBP USA, 2015-06 Belize Electoral, Political Parties Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information, Regulations, Procedures |
| belize democracy: Governing Maya Communities and Lands in Belize Laurie Kroshus Medina, 2024-05-17 Confronting a debt crisis, the Belizean government has strategized to maximize revenues from lands designated as state property, privatizing lands for cash crop production and granting concessions for timber and oil extraction. Meanwhile, conservation NGOs have lobbied to establish protected areas on these lands to address a global biodiversity crisis. They promoted ecotourism as a market-based mechanism to fund both conservation and debt repayment; ecotourism also became a mechanism for governing lands and people—even state actors themselves—through the market. Mopan and Q’eqchi’ Maya communities, dispossessed of lands and livelihoods through these efforts, pursued claims for Indigenous rights to their traditional lands through Inter-American and Belizean judicial systems. This book examines the interplay of conflicting forms of governance that emerged as these strategies intersected: state performances of sovereignty over lands and people, neoliberal rule through the market, and Indigenous rights-claiming, which challenged both market logics and practices of sovereignty. |
| belize democracy: Democratic Governance and Citizen Security in Central America Minelva Brown-Johnson, 2001 |
| belize democracy: Department of State Bulletin , 1987 The official monthly record of United States foreign policy. |
| belize democracy: The DISAM Journal of International Security Assistance Management , |
| belize democracy: Foreign Assistance Legislation for Fiscal Years 1988-89 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs, 1987 |
| belize democracy: The Rough Guide to Belize Peter Eltringham, 2007-09-06 The Rough Guide to Belize is the most comprehensive guide available. From snorkeling the inky depths of the coral-encrusted Great Blue Hole to hiking in the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve, the inspiring full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. You'll find detailed accounts on all of Belize's major Mayan sites, plus Tikal in Guatemala, along with contextual boxes on the culture of the Mayans. This fully updated 4th edition includes in-depth coverage of all the top attractions from Belize City to the national parks and reserves, including Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Read opinionated reviews of all the best places to eat, drink, stay, and party at all price levels as well as practical accounts of Belize diverse outdoor activities from surfing and rafting to trekking and eco-tourism. The guide also takes a detailed look at the region's history, cuisine, environment and diverse culture and comes complete with maps and plans for the entire country. The Rough Guide to Belize is like having a local friend plan your trip. |
| belize democracy: Department of State Publication , 2004 |
| belize democracy: Foreign Assistance Legislation for Fiscal Year ... United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs, 1986 |
| belize democracy: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States United States. President, 1982 Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President, 1956-1992. |
| belize democracy: Ronald Reagan United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan), United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan)., 1982 |
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